Leonhard Blesius

Leonhard Blesius is a Professor at the School of the Environment, San Francisco State University. His research focuses on environmental systems analysis, fluvial geomorphology, natural hazards, and remote sensing applications in data-scarce regions. He specializes in landslide susceptibility mapping using engineering methods combined with remote sensing, particularly in high-energy environments. Recent work includes studying fire dynamics' impact on debris flows and soil properties in Southern California and mountainous regions.

• Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2002

Teaching includes courses on physical geography, soils, remote sensing, and geographic information science. Current research integrates infinite slope method analysis and explores friction angle/cohesion changes in post-fire soils.

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