Gregory McLaskey

Gregory McLaskey is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Civil Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on the mechanics of earthquakes, fracture, friction, impact, and other processes that generate sounds and vibrations in solids. McLaskey specializes in piezoelectric sensors, which are used to detect high-frequency, small-amplitude vibrations in materials such as rock, metals, concrete, and plastic. His work contributes to the understanding of dynamic processes in solid materials through seismic wave analysis and sensor technology.

Gregory McLaskey is a researcher at Cornell University specializing in earthquake mechanics, seismology, acoustic emission, fault mechanics, and rock mechanics. His work focuses on understanding earthquake initiation, propagation, and termination through laboratory experiments. McLaskey investigates phenomena such as foreshocks, preslip, and slow and fast ruptures, using techniques like beamforming arrays and acoustic emission monitoring. His research also explores the role of fluid injection, background stress, and fault healing in triggering seismic events. By analyzing laboratory-generated earthquakes, he contributes to the broader understanding of natural earthquake behavior and energy dissipation mechanisms.