About me

Apa khabar ("Hello" in Malay)! I will be starting my postdoctorate at GEOMAR, Germany, in early 2026. My research interests range from studying tectonic deformation (e.g., earthquakes) to localized natural hazards (e.g., landslides, post-fire debris flows). I primarily use geodetic (geophysical) methods such as InSAR & GNSS and modeling approaches to study subduction zones and atypical fault systems. I also apply other remote observations and field-based approaches to study post-fire debris flows. 

I received my B.S. in Geology from the University of Maryland - College Park after transferring from Malaysia in my junior year.  My passion for research led me to pursue an M.S. in Geophysics at California State University Northridge, and my Ph.D at The University of New Mexico. My passion for geology began when I realized I had been misled about the 2015 Sabah earthquake in Malaysia. Since then, I've been interested and actively involved in doing research related to geohazards. 

Apart from doing research, ​I'm interested in science communication to help translate scientific topics related to geology and geohazards for a more general audience. You can find my articles either on my website or on Temblor. 

My favorite activities include taking photos of landscapes & night scenes and making digital illustrations. I also enjoy racquet sports (was in competitive table tennis), and I am an avid fan of soccer.

Here is a summary of my story (link) in Temblor.