Welcome to the AI4E Lab!

We are recruiting postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, visiting scholars, and undergraduate researchers. Interested in joining our group? Contact us to explore potential research opportunities! See Openings

The AI4E Lab leverages artificial intelligence to advance four interconnected “E” themes:

  • Earthquakes and Geological Hazards
  • Earth’s Interior and Imaging
  • Energy Transition and Geological Resources
  • Environmental Sustainability

Our lab is based in the School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University.

Our research lies at the intersection of geophysics, seismology, artificial intelligence, and applied mathematics. We develop advanced machine-learning methods that integrate data-driven approaches with physical principles to address fundamental challenges in Earth sciences. Our work aims to advance our understanding of Earth’s interior and dynamic processes, mitigate hazards associated with natural and induced earthquakes, and address challenges related to energy resources and environmental sustainability. By leveraging AI and large-scale geophysical observations, we investigate subsurface structures and processes, including earthquake rupture, fault deformation, fluid migration, natural resource reservoirs, and geothermal systems.

Research Support

Our research is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), with projects advancing AI-enabled geophysical imaging, seismic monitoring, and subsurface characterization.

News

August 18, 2026

Hongyu received the J. Clarence Karcher Award from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)! Read more about her work.

August 6, 2026

We are hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar in AI for Geophysics/Geoscience supported through the NSF Collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Geosciences (CAIG) Program! View the job description here: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Post-Doctoral-Scholar-in-AI-for-Geophysics-Geoscience_R156577-1

July 1, 2026

Hongyu moves to The Ohio State University as an assistant professor.

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