Chris Duncan

Chris Duncan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His work integrates tectonic, climatic, and erosional processes through digital methods such as GIS, remote sensing, and numerical modeling, with a focus on active mountain systems like the Himalayas and Andes.

His research interests center on digital geomorphology and landscape evolution, particularly how topography reflects interactions between geologic and surface processes. He applies interdisciplinary data from geology, geophysics, hydrology, and climatology across multiple spatial and temporal scales to understand Earth's dynamic systems.

Dr. Duncan received his PhD from Cornell University in 1997. While no specific publications or awards are listed, his methodological expertise in geospatial analysis and modeling underscores a strong technical foundation in Earth system science.

He is actively affiliated with UMass Amherst, contributing to the academic mission of the department. As an adjunct faculty member, his role likely includes teaching and mentoring, though no advisees are listed. He is based in Morrill Science Center, Room 233, and can be reached at ccduncan@umass.edu or (413) 549-2052.