Robert K. Vincent

Dr. Robert K. Vincent is a Professor of Geology at Bowling Green State University's School of Earth, Environment and Society, where he has served since 2000 (previously as Associate Professor from 1993-2000). His expertise lies in remote sensing applications for environmental and geological studies.

Educational background:

• Ph.D. in Geology, University of Michigan (1973)
• M.S. in Physics, University of Maryland (1966)
• B.S. and B.A. from Louisiana Tech University (1963) in Physics and Mathematics

Dr. Vincent's research centers on remote sensing for water quality monitoring (especially Lake Erie), public health applications in agriculture, and digital holography. He utilizes satellite data (LANDSAT, ASTER, SeaWiFS) for mapping soil phosphorus, detecting cyanobacterial blooms, and geological lithologic mapping, bridging geology, environmental science, and public health.

His recent publications (2004-2008) emphasize environmental remote sensing, particularly freshwater ecosystem monitoring and water quality. Significant contributions include algal bloom detection and phosphorus mapping, alongside applications in agricultural waste management and geological remote sensing.

No scientific awards were listed in the provided information.

Dr. Vincent has secured multiple grants: a $220,000 USDA grant for sewage sludge research, a $345,000 NOAA GLERL earmark for Great Lakes monitoring, and a $50,000 USBR/Central State University grant for the Water 2025 Project. He has mentored students including Wendy McNulty, Jason Perry, and P. Dash.

He directed OhioView, a consortium of 11 Ohio research universities focused on remote sensing, from 2001 to 2003.