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Michael Floyd
Research Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Michael Floyd is a Research Scientist in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).12 His research focuses on geophysics, geodesy, and earthquakes.3
Academic Background
Floyd holds a Ph.D. and has a strong background in geosciences. Prior to his current position at MIT, he worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Riverside, where he collaborated with Gareth Funning.4 During this postdoctoral period, his research centered on geodetic techniques, including survey GPS and ALOS InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar).4
Research and Expertise
As a Research Scientist at MIT, Floyd's work primarily involves:
- Geophysics: Studying the physical processes and properties of the Earth
- Geodesy: Focusing on the measurement and representation of the Earth
- Earthquake research: Investigating seismic activities and their impacts3
He has published numerous papers and has been cited extensively in his field, with over 1900 citations recorded on his ResearchGate profile.5
Online Presence
Michael Floyd maintains an active online presence related to his academic work:
- His MIT webpage provides information about his research and publications1
- He has a LinkedIn profile under the username "mafloyd"2
- His Google Scholar page showcases his publications and citation metrics3
- He is also active on ResearchGate and Academia.edu, where he shares his research and connects with other scientists56
Floyd's contributions to the field of geosciences, particularly in the areas of geophysics and geodesy, have established him as a respected researcher in the academic community.
