Lin Shen

Dr. Lin Shen is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. Her research focuses on understanding the interactions between surface deformation and dynamic Earth processes that drive geohazards, using satellite remote sensing techniques with a specialization in Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR). Her work spans a range of geophysical applications, including seismic hazard assessment along intra-continental faults and plate boundaries, forecasting global volcanic activity through machine learning integration, and monitoring environmental changes related to sea-level rise.

Her ongoing and past research projects include:

  • Coastal subsidence mapping in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
  • Strain partitioning and earthquake hazard assessment in the Indo-Burma Subduction Zone
  • Interseismic strain accumulation along the Altyn Tagh Fault in the Northern Tibetan Plateau
  • A comprehensive observational database of global volcanic deformation for machine learning applications
  • Geodetic constraints on the 2018 Mw 7.5 Palu earthquake
  • InSAR atmospheric correction techniques to enhance the accuracy of ground deformation measurements for various geoscience applications

Education

Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds