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David Mohrig is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, holding the Peter T. Flawn Centennial Chair in Geology. His research focuses on sedimentary deposits, transport processes, and the evolution of terrestrial and submarine landscapes. He employs laboratory experiments, field studies, and remote sensing to investigate channel formation, sediment dynamics, and subsurface deposits.
Research Interests:
- Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy
- Geomorphology of Rivers, Deltas, and Coastlines
- Submarine Channels and Sediment-Gravity Currents
- Basin Analysis and Seismic Interpretation
Key Contributions: Mohrig’s work integrates experimental methods with field observations to understand sediment transport mechanisms and their preservation in geological records. His research group has advanced understanding of fluvial and submarine processes, including deltaic deposits on Mars and coastal dynamics on Earth.
Advising & Grants: Mohrig has advised numerous doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students. He acknowledges support from grants like the IHS Markit Educational Grant for geoscience software. His lab facilities include state-of-the-art flumes and wind tunnels for sediment dynamics studies.
Labs/Teams: The Mohrig Research Group uses specialized facilities such as the Deep Tank and 2D Wind Tunnel to simulate sediment transport and depositional processes. Collaborations span geology, engineering, and planetary science.
