I am an observational seismologist with a diverse range of interests and expertise. My research has encompassed earth imaging studies, ranging from the upper crust to the Earth's core mantle boundary. Additionally, I'm interested in earthquake source modelling utilising full waveform modelling and 3D earth models.

I lead the Australian Seismometers in Schools (AuSIS) Network, a national initiative supported by AuScope that integrates research-grade seismic monitoring with Earth science outreach. I manage a network of over 50 broadband seismic stations installed in schools across Australia, working to ensure high-quality data flow while engaging students in hands-on science. I am deeply passionate about science communication and regularly visit schools to share the excitement of seismology and inspire the next generation of Earth scientists.

My fieldwork experience includes seismic deployments at Lake Eyre and the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, the SWAN project in Western Australia, a DAS experiment in New Zealand’s South Island, and a nodal seismometer pull-out from the North Island (Taupō). A recent highlight was the installation of Australia’s deepest live-streaming seismic station, part of the permanent national network (M8), located 1 km underground at the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (STUL).

Funded Projects & Grants:

• GSWA-ANU Research Collaboration: "Investigating seismic anisotropy, seismicity, and structure beneath the WA-Array." C. Eakin, M. Miller, R. Pickle, S. Mousavi, & P. Zhang (ANU). 2023-2026.
• ANU ECR Travel Grant: To attend the IUGG/IASPEI 40th General Assembly, Montreal, Canada, 2019.

Service: 

• August 2024 - Present: Chair of the Outreach Committee at RSES
• May 2024 - Present: RSES Representative on the Fieldwork and Off-Campus Advisory Group
• May 2024 - Present: Member of the WHS Committee at RSES
• 2021 - Present: Member of the Outreach Committee at RSES
• 2019 - 2021: Member of the IDEA Committee at RSES
• 2019 - 2021: RSES Representative on the College of Science and Medicine IDEA Committee

Engagement with Media:

• 2022: Woods Point Earthquake coverage – featured in Canberra Times, ABC, and ANU Reporter. My research attracted significant media attention, resulting in 140 media items across TV, radio, and online platforms, reaching a total potential audience of 1.7 million people across Australia.
• 2022, 2017: Coverage of Australia’s biggest ever ‘footy-quake’ at a Raiders game.
• 2018: Outreach for AuScope, celebrating Earth Science Week
• 2017: Featured in Canberra Times for recording thunderstorms on the seismometers at ANU.