Steve Grand
Research Scientist;
also Professor, Dept. of Geological Sciences
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology (1986);
B.Sc., McGill University (1978)
Telephone 512-471-3005
email: steveg at maestro.geo.utexas.edu
Areas of Expertise: Seismic imaging of Earth's mantle, tomography, dynamics of flow in the mantle, regional seismic studies
Dr. Grand's research has focused on seismically imaging the mantle of the earth. This has included an effort to develop a three-dimensional image of shear velocity throughout the mantle of the earth. The ultimate goal of this effort is to determine the dynamics of flow in the mantle. Dr. Grand has also been involved in several regional seismic studies including studies of the Kurile subduction zone, the India-Tibet collision zone, the East Pacific Rise, and the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Recently he has been involved in a passive seismic deployment across the Rio Grande Rift and Colorado Plateau.
Dr. Grand is co-PI with Dr. Jay Pulliam on the research project, SIEDCAR, a Seismic Investigation of Edge-Driven Convection Associated with the Rio Grande Rift
