Harrison Martin

Harrison Martin is a Research Fellow in Geology, holding the position of Resnick Postdoctoral Scholar under the mentorship of Michael Lamb. His work focuses on fluvial geomorphology, avulsion dynamics, and sedimentary processes. He is affiliated with the Lamb group, whose website provides further details about his research activities.

His research interests include the evolution of river systems, particularly the mechanisms driving avulsion events, fluvial fan morphology, and landscape response to catastrophic events such as dam failures. He employs advanced techniques like drone-based LiDAR and numerical modeling to study channel migration, sediment deposition, and topographic changes over time.

Recent studies emphasize the interplay between geomorphic processes and environmental systems, including the impact of human interventions (e.g., dam failures) on fluvial dynamics. His work bridges theoretical models with field observations, contributing to understanding long-term sedimentary architecture and reservoir quality in oil sands regions.

Key research trends include the development of frameworks for distinguishing river width maintenance mechanisms, quantifying landscape recovery post-disaster, and refining global geomorphic process domain maps. These studies highlight the interdisciplinary nature of his work, integrating geology, hydrology, and remote sensing.

His contributions to the field are showcased through collaborations with the Lamb group, which focuses on alluvial landscape evolution and the application of novel methodologies to address unresolved questions in sedimentology and geomorphology.