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Keith Milam is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he conducts research and teaches in planetary geology. His office is located in Clippinger Hall on the Athens Campus, and he is affiliated with the Astrophysical Institute.
- Ph.D., 2007, University of Tennessee
- M.S., 2002, University of Tennessee
- B.S., 1997, Western Kentucky University
Dr. Milam's research centers on planetary geology, with a strong focus on Mars, including the mineralogy and petrology of Martian basalts, thermal emissivity spectroscopy, and impact cratering processes. His work integrates remote sensing data from spacecraft such as THEMIS with laboratory and field analyses to understand surface and interior evolution on Mars. He has contributed to NASA Mars mission science, particularly through analysis of data from the Spirit rover and Gusev Crater.
His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Martian surface composition, plagioclase feldspar analysis, and crater formation mechanisms. These works span disciplines in planetary science and geochemistry, using advanced spectral and morphological techniques to interpret geological processes on Mars and terrestrial impact structures like Serpent Mound in Ohio.
Dr. Milam is a member of several professional organizations:
- Geological Society of America
- American Geophysical Union
- Impact Field Studies Group (IFSG)
He advises graduate students as Graduate Chair and teaches courses such as Geology of Mars, Mineralogy, and Field Geology. His research has been supported through institutional and collaborative academic grants, though specific funding sources are not listed in the provided text. He leads and contributes to interdisciplinary research teams focused on planetary surface analysis and impact crater studies.
