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Kristi Diller


EDUCATION

Master of Science, Geology December 2006 GPA: 3.73, Arizona State University
Thesis Title: The Effects of Conduit Dynamics on Vulcanian Explosion Characteristics

Bachelor of Science, Geology May 2003 GPA: 3.94
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

Coursework in geology September 1999 – June 2001 GPA: 3.64
Wright State University, Dayton, OH

CURRENT POSITION

Geotechnical engineering group, AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc., Tempe, AZ

PUBLICATIONS

Clarke, A.B.  S. Stephens, R. Teasdale, R.S.J. Sparks, K. Diller, 2007. Petrological constraints on the decompression history of magma prior to Vulcanian explosions at the Soufrière Hills volcano, Montserrat. J. of Volcanol. Geotherm. Res.

 

Diller, K.D., Clarke, A.B., Voight, B. Neri, A., 2006.  Mechanisms for Conduit Plug Formation: implications for Vulcanian explosions. Geophys. Res. Lett. 33, L20302, doi:10.1029/2006GL027391.

 

ABSTRACTS

Diller, K. A.B. Clarke, B. Voight, A. Neri, (2005), Integrating Fragmentation Criteria with Dynamic Conduit Models: the Significance of Syn-eruptive Bubble Expansion in Vulcanian Explosions, Eos Trans. AGU, 86(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V53A-1542.

 

Diller, K. A.B. Clarke, A. Neri, and B. Voight, 2005.  Influence of conduit processes on explosion dynamics: Integrating field data and numerical models.  Soufrière Hills Volcano -- Ten-Years On Scientific Conference.  Montserrat, B.W.I.

Diller, K., Clarke, A., Neri, A, Macedonio, G., and Voight, B., Effects of Conduit Flow Parameters on Vulcanian Explosion Characteristics, Eos Trans. AGU, 84(46), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V51E-0329, 2003.

Diller, K., Clarke, A. B., Voight, B., and Neri, A., Conduit flow parameters and the impact they have on explosive eruptions, International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) General Assembly, Pucon, Chile, 2004.

Diller, K., Clarke, A. B., Voight, B., and Neri, A., Influence of Conduit Processes on Explosion Dynamics: Integrating Field Data and Numerical Models, Soufrière Hills Volcano Ten Years On Conference, Montserrat, B.W.I., 2005.

EXPERIENCE

 

ASU Department of Geological Sciences, Tempe, AZ

Research Assistant
August 2003 – October 2006

·         Research the subsurface parameters and conduit dynamics that control the style and nature of explosive volcanic eruptions through quantitative modeling.

 

·         Develop and utilize a numerical model of the flow of magma through a conduit.

 

·         Wrote code to generate plots and created animations of results of numerical simulations of explosive eruptions.

 

·         Compare results of numerical models to petrologic data derived from pumice samples and video of volcanic eruption plumes in order to elucidate important subsurface processes that are not easily measured.

 

·         Preparing thesis research for journal submission.

 

 

University of Colima Faculty of Science, Colima, Mexico

Research Assistant
May 2004 – August 2004

 

 

·    Assisted in the monitoring of the active Colima Volcano and analysis of collected data.

·    Collected and analyzed field measurements of volcanic gases and thermal spectra.

·    Sampled water and gases related to geothermal springs.

·    Surveyed ballistic impact craters from explosive eruptions.

 

University of Idaho Upward Bound Math Science, Moscow, ID
Instructor
June 2003 – August 2003

 

·    Designed, organized, and taught a 3-week course in geology for 15 high school students.

·    Created and led geology field trips in Glacier and Yellowstone National Park for 50 high school students.

·    Coordinated and supervised group social activities.

 

Idaho Geological Survey, Moscow, ID
Database Specialist
August 2001 – May 2002; August 2002 – May 2003

 

·    Worked on the Abandoned Mine Lands Project.

·    Interpreted reports of geologically surveyed abandoned mines.

·    Input information into a U.S. Forest Service database.

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Moderator, Volcano Listserv mailing list, January 2005 – present: Maintain list of over 2,500 subscribers from the international volcanological community. Manage dissemination of submitted messages.

 

Assistant Presenter, Sally Ride Science Festival, March, 2005: Assisted in the planning, organization, and teaching of two hands-on workshops for groups of 30 middle-school girls.

 

Volunteer, ASU Earth Science Day, October 2003 and October 2004: Organized volcanology booth for community outreach event. Simulated and explained volcanic processes.

 

President, University of Idaho Chapter of American Association of Petroleum Geologists, August 2002 – May 2003: Organized and supervised meetings. Planned community service events. Managed and delegated responsibility to a group of 15 people. Assisted faculty representative to design a group field course.

 

Member, Associated Students of the University of Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Board, November 2001 – May 2003: Teamed with other board members to plan, organize, and carry out various community service projects on- and off-campus.