Ryan Schultz
Induced Seismicity Group Lead, Senior Researcher, & Lecturer at Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich
Zürich Metropolitan Area Switzerland
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Top SchoolRyan Schultz is an induced seismicity specialist and group lead at the Swiss Seismological Service with 13 years of experience combining observational seismology, tectonics, and hydrology to unravel controls on human-triggered earthquakes. He holds a PhD in Geophysics and Seismology from Stanford and a strong academic foundation from the University of Alberta, where he completed both MSc (4.0 GPA) and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Chemistry. Ryan’s work spans academia, government survey roles, and teaching, giving him a rare blend of field seismology, regulatory insight, and applied research. He focuses on translating seismic observations into practical regulatory frameworks and risk-management strategies for induced seismicity. Colleagues value his ability to bridge detailed waveform analysis with policy-relevant recommendations, and he brings hands-on experience deploying and interpreting seismic networks. Based in the Zürich area, he combines international research training with operational expertise in monitoring and mitigating anthropogenic seismic hazards.
14 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Geophysics, 4.0 GPA, Master’s Degree, Geophysics, 4.0 GPA at University of AlbertaDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geophysics and Seismology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geophysics and Seismology at Stanford UniversityGithub contributions (5)
RyanJamesSchultz/Radon-Transform_Schultz-Gu
Aug 2012 - Sep 2017
Contributions:13 commits, 5 pushes in 5 years 2 months
RyanJamesSchultz/RL-SSldr
Nov 2023 - Jan 2025
Contributions:2 releases, 107 pushes, 3 branches in 1 year 2 months
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