Logan Scamfer

I am a Geophysics M.S. student at University of Alaska Fairbanks, affiliated with the Geophysical Institute & Wilson Alaska Technical Center. My research focuses on seismoacoustics — combining seismic and infrasound observations to study natural and anthropogenic processes.

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Education

  • B.S. Geoscience, Geophysics Emphasis

    Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA · Fall 2019 — Spring 2023

  • M.S. Earth System Science, Solid Earth Geophysics

    University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA · Spring 2024 — Present
Experience

  • R&D Intern — Sandia National Laboratories

    Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Silber · 2025 — Present

    Project consisted of characterizing a fireball (bright meteor) event using seismoacoustic observations. Acoustic waves emitted by the fireball were recorded by an exceptionally dense geophysical network, allowing for precise estimates of energy & trajectory.

  • Graduate Research Assistant — Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Mentor: Dr. David Fee · 2024 — Present

    Primary research on air-to-ground coupled waves, focusing on how subsurface structure and the incident acoustic wave controls the seismic response. Additional activities include participation with the Alaska Volcano Observatory and collaboration with the Wilson Alaska Technical Center on planning, execution, and preliminary data analysis for two geophysical data collection campaigns in New Mexico.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant — Boise State University

    Mentor: Dr. Jake Anderson · 2022 — 2023

    Analysis of infrasound array data from a 22-element infrasound array in the Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. Primary activities included array beamforming to identify weak acoustic signals such as thunderstorms, waterfalls, and earthquakes. This project culminated in the preparation and publication of a peer-reviewed scientific paper.

Fieldwork

  • May 2023: Boise, ID — 1 km geophone deployment for a seismic reflection survey
  • June–July 2023: Lander, WY — 6-week University of Missouri Geology Field Camp
  • May 2024: New Mexico — Deployment of 2 regional infrasound arrays with colocated seismic nodes to record controlled chemical explosions
  • October 2024: New Mexico — Deployment of 3 regional infrasound arrays with colocated seismic nodes to record controlled chemical explosions

About Me

Thanks for stopping by my website! I am a Masters student at University of Alaska Fairbanks studying Geophysics with a specific focus on seismoacoustics. I am originally from Washington State where I found my passion for the outdoors and interest in Earth processes, leading me to pursue a degree in Geosciences. I completed my B.S. in Geoscience with an emphasis in Geophysics from Boise State University in 2023, and moved to Alaska in early 2024 to pursue a graduate degree. While at Boise State I was fortunate enough to be involved in an undergraduate research project with Dr. Jake Anderson where I was first introduced to the field of infrasound. That experience sparked a deep interest in the subject, and lead me to study at UAF under Dr. David Fee. My current research interests lie in acoustic-seismic coupling. We have been working to understand and quantify the seismic particle motion of air-to-ground coupled waves, and explore its potential to characterize shallow subsurface structure. Outside of work I enjoy hiking, skiing, and playing guitar.

Contact

Email: ltscamfer@alaska.edu