Assistant Professor Department of Earth and Space Sciences
Dr. Shiqing Xu received B.S. in Geophysics, and in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, from Peking University in 2007. Then, he moved to the US and obtained Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, from the University of Southern California in 2013. After that, Dr. Xu joined the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience in Japan, as a Research Fellow. Starting from September 2019, Dr. Xu became an Assistant Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China. Dr. Xu is interested in a wide range of earthquake problems, including earthquake dynamics and faulting, evolution of fault zones, rock friction experiments, and earthquake physics. As a first author or co-author, Dr. Xu so far has published 18 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Journal of Geophysical Research, Tectonophysics, and Nature. Dr. Xu has served as the primary session conveners twice for the AGU fall meeting. As the chief guest editor, Dr. Xu has organized a special issue “Physics of Earthquake Rupture Propagation” in Tectonophysics. As referee, Dr. Xu has helped to review journal articles and NSF proposals (US) for multiple times.
Personal Profile
Dr. Shiqing Xu received B.S. in Geophysics, and in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, from Peking University in 2007. Then, he moved to the US and obtained Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, from the University of Southern California in 2013. After that, Dr. Xu joined the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience in Japan, as a Research Fellow. Starting from September 2019, Dr. Xu became an Assistant Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China. Dr. Xu is interested in a wide range of earthquake problems, including earthquake dynamics and faulting, evolution of fault zones, rock friction experiments, and earthquake physics. As a first author or co-author, Dr. Xu so far has published 18 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Journal of Geophysical Research, Tectonophysics, and Nature. Dr. Xu has served as the primary session conveners twice for the AGU fall meeting. As the chief guest editor, Dr. Xu has organized a special issue “Physics of Earthquake Rupture Propagation” in Tectonophysics. As referee, Dr. Xu has helped to review journal articles and NSF proposals (US) for multiple times.
Education
2007 – 2013: Ph.D., University of Southern California (USA), Department of Earth Sciences, Advisor: Yehuda Ben-Zion
2003 – 2007: B.S., Peking University, School of Earth and Space Sciences
Working Experience
2019 – present: Assistant Professor, Southern University of Science and Technology, Department of Earth and Space Sciences
2013 – 2019: Research Fellow, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (Japan), Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Prevention Research Department, Advisor: Eiichi Fukuyama
Teaching Experience
2007 – 2013: Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California (USA), Department of Earth Sciences
Fellowships and Honors
2019: AGU’s Outstanding Reviewers (FY 2018)
2019: National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience Achievement Award (FY 2018)
2018: Young Scientist Award of the Seismological Society of Japan (FY 2017)
2006: Chinese Academy of Science Scholarship in Geophysics, 2nd Prize
2004: Award for Study Excellence, Peking University
2003: National Scholarship
Professional Society Services
Reviewer for
AGU Geophysical Monograph Series, JGR, GRL, Nature Geoscience, EPSL, Tectonophysics, BSSA, GJI, PAGEOPH, etc.
Research
Earthquake Rupture: Theoretical Model and Numerical Simulation
Damage Mechanics and Fracture Mechanics
Rock Friction Experiments
Evolution of Fault Zones
Regular and Slow Earthquakes
Subduction Zone Earthquakes
Earthquake Physics
Teaching
PHY203-15 Mathematical Methods in Physics (Undergraduate, Spring)
ESS5031 Earthquake Dynamics (in preparation) (Graduate, Spring)
ESS5040 Reading of Classical Geophysical Literatures (Graduate, Spring)
ESS209 Principles of Solid Earth Geophysics (Undergraduate, Fall)
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As a first author or co-author, Dr. Xu so far has published 18 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Journal of Geophysical Research, Tectonophysics, and Nature. Dr. Xu has served as the primary session conveners twice for the AGU fall meeting. As the chief guest editor, Dr. Xu has organized a special issue “Physics of Earthquake Rupture Propagation” in Tectonophysics. As referee, Dr. Xu has helped to review journal articles and NSF proposals (US) for multiple times.
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I am always looking for talented candidates for graduate student, postdoc, or research assistant. The basic requirements are: (1) interested in conducting scientific research, (2) already obtained or will obtain relevant degrees, such as Bachelor of Science or Master, (3) with some experience in mathematical physics and computer programing, (4) with some background in earthquake physics, rock friction experiments, and earthquake dynamics. For those who are interested in joining my team, please send your CV and one-page research statement to my email address: xusq3@sustech.edu.cn
Contact Us
Contact Address
Room 310 Building 9, Chuangyuan, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Office Phone
0755-88018653
xusq3@sustech.edu.cn