Isaac Larsen

Isaac Larsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, within the College of Natural Sciences. He leads a research group focused on understanding Earth surface processes and landscape evolution through interdisciplinary methods including fieldwork, geochemistry, remote sensing, and numerical modeling.

His research centers on geomorphology and cosmogenic nuclide geochemistry, with applications to key environmental and geological drivers such as mega-floods, active tectonics, agricultural impacts, and climate change. He operates a cosmogenic nuclide geochemistry lab specializing in the extraction of ¹⁰Be and ²⁶Al for exposure dating and quantification of denudation rates.

The available publications suggest a strong focus on quantitative geomorphology, leveraging both empirical data and modeling frameworks. His work integrates broad Earth science disciplines such as geochronology, surface process dynamics, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.

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Isaac Larsen advises graduate students and leads research projects involving field campaigns and laboratory analyses. Although specific grants are not mentioned, his research infrastructure indicates active funding support for lab operations and fieldwork. He is involved in training the next generation of geoscientists through mentorship and hands-on research opportunities.

He leads the UMass Geomorphology Research Group, which conducts cutting-edge investigations into how landscapes respond to natural and anthropogenic forces over time. The group utilizes advanced analytical techniques and collaborates across disciplines to address pressing questions in Earth surface science.