David J Wald
Dr. Wald is a Seismologist with the USGS in Golden. He is involved in research, development & operations of several real-time earthquake information systems at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. He developed and manages “ShakeMap”, “Did You Feel it?”, & is responsible for developing other systems for post-earthquake response & pre-earthquake mitigation, including ShakeCas
Wald's scientific interests include the characterization of rupture processes from complex recent and historic earthquakes using combined geodetic, teleseismic, and strong motion data; waveform modelling and inversion; analysis of ground motion hazards and site effects; earthquake source physics; and modelling earthquake-induced landslides, liquefaction, and losses, macroseismic intensity, building damage, financial and human impact, rapid damage and impact assessment, earthquake scenario development and mitigation planning and drills, and communication with the media, public, and emergency managers.
Previously at Caltech, and now at the Colorado School of Mines, Wald has advised dozens of post-doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate student research projects. Wald directly supervises 10 PhD level scientists and 5 five BS and MS level support staff, and supervises several students. Wald serves on several PhD committees at this time. This research has resulted in more than 450 professional publications that David has authored or co-authored, including journal papers, USGS publication series, conference papers, and published abstracts.
Education:
Post-doctoral Fellow, Geophysics, National Research Council, USGS, Pasadena, 1995
Ph.D., Geophysics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 1993
M.S., Geophysics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1986
B.S., Geology & Physics, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, 1984
Science and Products
ShakeCast Manual
Development of the U.S. Geological Survey's PAGER system (Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response)
ShakeCast: Automating and improving the use of shakemap for post-earthquake deeision-making and response
Rapid Assessment of earthquake-induced landsliding
The USGS Earthquake Notification Service (ENS): Customizable notifications of earthquakes around the globe
Topographic Slope as a Proxy for Seismic Site-Conditions (VS30) and Amplification Around the Globe
USGS ShakeCast
PAGER - Rapid Assessment of an Earthquake's Impact
"Did you feel it?" Intensity data: A surprisingly good measure of earthquake ground motion
Seismicity associated with the Sumatra-Andaman Islands earthquake of 26 December 2004
Advanced National Siesmic System delivers improved information
Did you feel it? : citizens contribute to earthquake science
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
ShakeCast Manual
Development of the U.S. Geological Survey's PAGER system (Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response)
ShakeCast: Automating and improving the use of shakemap for post-earthquake deeision-making and response
Rapid Assessment of earthquake-induced landsliding
The USGS Earthquake Notification Service (ENS): Customizable notifications of earthquakes around the globe
Topographic Slope as a Proxy for Seismic Site-Conditions (VS30) and Amplification Around the Globe
USGS ShakeCast
PAGER - Rapid Assessment of an Earthquake's Impact
"Did you feel it?" Intensity data: A surprisingly good measure of earthquake ground motion
Seismicity associated with the Sumatra-Andaman Islands earthquake of 26 December 2004
Advanced National Siesmic System delivers improved information
Did you feel it? : citizens contribute to earthquake science
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.