Michael O'Neal

Michael O'Neal is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN). His research focuses on geomorphology, examining how Earth's surface evolves through climatic, geologic, and anthropogenic processes across diverse timescales.

• Ph.D., University of Washington (2005)

Using advanced technologies like laser mapping systems and remotely sensed imagery, he investigates phenomena including:

• Alpine permafrost dynamics in the Dry Andes
• Fluvial erosion patterns in the South River and White Clay Creek
• Sediment transport mechanisms in mid-Atlantic and Andean regions
• Time-dependent degradation of earthworks and archaeological features
• Groundwater behavior in high-altitude hydrologic systems

His recent publications emphasize LiDAR applications for erosion monitoring, permafrost modeling, and climatic controls on geomorphic processes. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with environmental and archaeological teams. Contact: oneal@udel.edu.