Jennifer Swift, Research Assistant Professor

Contact information Dr. Jennifer Swift Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Southern California 3620 S. Vermont Avenue, KAP 444B Los Angeles, CA 90089-2531 Tel:  (213) 821-2193 Fax: (213) 744-1426 Email: jswift@usc.edu

Biography

Ph.D. Geophysics, 1995, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey

M.S., Geology, 1989, Norther Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois

B.S. Geochemistry, 1984, Bowling Green State Univ., Bowling Green, Ohio

 Research Interests

GIS, Internet Mapping, and database programming and design of information architectures for geotechnical engineering applications, including geologic and geotechnical borehole projects, environmental studies and such as recreational open space, habitat and watershed management, and earthquake vulnerability and risk analysis.  Development of IMS websites using integrated languages for dissemination of laboratory and field reconnaissance geoscience information.  Development of data models for geotechnical engineering and centrifuge testing.  Preparation of professional reports, scientific publications and research proposals.

Dr. Swift teaches GEOG 581, Concepts for Spacial  Thinking.