Summary
Mitchell Hastings is Director of Computational Geophysics at RIZZO International, bringing eight years of expertise in probabilistic seismic and volcanic hazard assessment, including work for nuclear facilities. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of South Florida where he developed interdisciplinary numerical and statistical models that span volcanic field analysis, earthquake multiplet detection, and subduction-zone slip-rate budgets. Mitchell combines hands-on model development with practical hazard application, regularly introducing novel algorithms and statistical approaches to characterize seismic and volcanic sources. An active participant and organizer in international geologic-hazard symposia through the AEG GASH TWG, he bridges research, policy, and engineering needs. Based in Orlando, he’s notable for translating complex geodetic and geophysical datasets into operational risk products used for critical infrastructure decision-making.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's degree, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Penn State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geology/Earth Science, General, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geology/Earth Science, General at University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences