Alex O'Neill

Alex O'Neill is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Their research focuses on high mountain physical environments, the alpine cryosphere, and glacier-climate interactions, utilizing remote sensing and numerical modeling techniques. They hold a Master of Arts in Geography from Appalachian State University (2021), with a concentration on the physical environment, remote sensing, and environmental modeling.

Recent research includes developing a novel approach to model and rank glacial lake hazards in the Khumbu Valley using freely available global data. Current goals involve validating this model in tropical and sub-tropical alpine environments. Courses taught include Global Environmental Systems (GHy 1010), Global Change of the Biosphere (GHy 1012), and Geographic Information Systems (GHy 3812). Office location: Rankin Science West 320.

No specific scientific awards, grants, or advising records are listed in the provided text. The Department of Geography and Planning encourages philanthropic support for its programs.