Dr. Robert Shcherbakov

Associate Professor

Research Topics:

  • Earthquake Physics and Statistics: Analyses of temporal and spatial scaling properties of earthquakes and aftershocks. Physical mechanisms responsible for the observed non-linear complex behavior. More...

  • Modelling of Volcanism: Statistical analyses of scaling properties of volcanic eruptions. Computer modelling of volcanic processes using cellular automata approach. More...

  • Large-scale Computer Simulations of Seismicity: Development of realistic computer models to simulate seismicity using a cellular automaton type approach and realistic fault networks. More...

  • Continuum Damage Mechanics: This approach is used to quantify the irreversible deformation of solids and rocks associated with microcracking. More...

  • Self-organized Criticality and Complexity: A holistic approach to the studies of various complex phenomena including evolution, brain activity, natural hazards, economics, etc. More...

  • Planetary Geophysics: Deduction of the internal structure and composition of planets. More...