Ph.D. in Structural Geology and Applied Geophysics from Harvard University in 2026.
M.A. in Structural Geology from Harvard University in 2023.
B.S. in Earth Science from George Mason University in 2020.
SCEC Participation
SCEC Postdoctoral Research Associate (2026 - Present)
Zhao, C., Elbanna, A. E., & Chiama, K. (2026, 08). Dynamic Rupture Simulations and 0-1 Hz Ground Motions of Two Leading Candidate Models for ShakeOut Scenario 2.0. Poster Presentation at 2026 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 15632
Chiama, K., Plesch, A., & Shaw, J. H. (2025, 09). 3D modeling of ground rupture in thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: a distinct element approach. Poster Presentation at 2025 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 14470
Chiama, K., Bednarz, W., Moss, R., Plesch, A., & Shaw, J. H. (2024, 09). Quantifying relationships between fault parameters and surface deformation associated with thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: A distinct element approach. Poster Presentation at 2024 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 13505
Chiama, K., Moss, R., Dolan, J. F., & Shaw, J. H. (2023, 09). Numerical modeling of ground surface rupture in large thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: An example from the Cucamonga fault, southern California. Poster Presentation at 2023 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 12816
Chiama, K., Plesch, A., Moss, R., & Shaw, J. H. (2022, 09). Numerical modeling of ground surface deformation related to thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: A discrete element approach. Poster Presentation at 2022 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 12536
