In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Alireza Malehmir, professor of applied geophysics at Uppsala University. Andrew and Dr. Malehmir discuss geophysics role in preventing natural hazards and best practices for communicating science to the public and policy makers.
Biography
Alireza Malehmir is professor and senior lecturer at Uppsala University. He holds expertise as a controlled source seismologist, mining geophysicist, and applied geophysicist. He serves as vice-chair of the EAGE Near-Surface Geoscience Division and has been a guest editor for GEOPHYSICS and Interpretation.
Dr. Malehmir led a Geoscientists Without Borders project focused on quick-clay, or rapid Earth flow landslides in Sweden. He has a PhD in geophysics from Uppsala University.
Related links
- Alireza Malehmir. “My experiences as SEG-GWB project leader: What was learned and what is left to learn!” SEG Near Surface Newsletter, Vol. 23, No. 3. (PDF)
- Alireza Malehmir, et al. (2013). A multidisciplinary geophysical and geotechnical investigation of quick clay landslides in Sweden. SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2013: pp. 1254-1258.
- Silvia Salas Romero, Alireza Malehmir, and Ian Snowball (2013). Analysis of seismic data and correlation with downhole geophysical measurements in the assessment of a Swedish area prone to quick clay landslides. SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2013: pp. 1939-1943.
- American Geophysical Union: Resilience to Natural Hazards Requires a Partnership Between Scientists, Policy Makers, and Stakeholders (PDF)
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Credits
Interview: Alireza Malehmir
Original music by Zach Bridges.
This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Andrew Geary. Special thanks to the SEG podcast team: Jennifer Crockett, Ally McGinnis, Mick Swiney, and Adrienne White.
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