Jonathan Tomkin

Jonathan Tomkin is a Researcher at the University of Illinois, serving as Senior Associate Director of the School of Earth, Society & Environment and affiliated with the Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change. His research focuses on Earth Surface Processes, Sedimentary Geology, Geophysics, and Geodynamics, with notable contributions to paleoenvironmental reconstructions and STEM education innovations. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on the LSU campus mounds (2022), STEM grading disparities (2022), and Permian-Triassic boundary correlations (2020).

Tomkin’s work bridges geoscience and education, analyzing faculty social networks to improve teaching practices. He has led projects like the I-LLINI Partnerships for K-12 Earth Science education (2009) and developed MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in geoscience (2013). His interdisciplinary approach integrates climate-tectonic interactions, evidenced by studies on glacial erosion’s role in mountain building (2011) and Patagonian Andes orogeny (2008).

He holds a primary email at tomkin@illinois.edu and is based at the Natural History Building in Urbana, IL. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and leadership roles highlight his academic contributions.