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Eitan Shelef is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (2014) and an M.Sc. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2008), both in geomorphology and tectonics. Prior to joining Pitt in 2015, he was a Post-Doctoral Scholar at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2014-2015).
- PhD: Geomorphology and Tectonics, Stanford University, 2014
- M.Sc: Geomorphology and Tectonics, UNC Chapel Hill, 2008
His research focuses on geomorphology, climate change, and tectonics, integrating field observations, numerical models, and geospatial analysis. Key areas include permafrost dynamics, landslide susceptibility, and landscape evolution. Recent work examines permafrost erosion in Arctic regions and the interplay between urbanization and topographic processes.
His grants and awards include multiple National Science Foundation (NSF) roles (PI/Co-I), Heinz Endowment support, and fellowships such as the Lieberman Fellowship (2012-2013) and ConocoPhillips Fellowship (2010-2011).
Shelef advises students on projects like urban landslide analysis (Rohan, Wondolowski) and permafrost-carbon interactions (Shmilovitz, Wieler). His work bridges disciplinary boundaries to address environmental challenges, including water equity and climate resilience in southwestern Pennsylvania.
