Heidi Houston
Email heidi.houston@gmail.com
Research & Practice Areas
Geophysics, Seismology and Fault Mechanics
Biography
Prof. Houston has been a Professor at USC since 2018. Prior to that, she was a Professor at the University of Washington. She has also worked at UCLA and UC Santa Cruz.
Education
- B.S. Mathematics, University of Washington
- M.S. Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Ph.D. Geophysics, California Institute of Technology
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Summary Statement of Research Interests
Prof. Houston’s research focuses on earthquake physics and fault mechanics. She has specific interests in major plate boundaries, particularly subduction zones, deep earthquakes, and slow slip and tremor.
Research Specialties
Geophysics, Seismology and Fault Mechanics
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