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Lisa Greer is a Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience at Washington and Lee University (W&L), holding the Harry E. and Mary Jayne W. Redenbaugh Term Professorship. She specializes in coral reef ecosystems, particularly focusing on the degradation and resilience of Caribbean reefs. Greer’s research includes monitoring the Coral Gardens reef in Belize since 2011, studying microplastic pollution, climate change impacts, and human footprint effects on marine environments.
Her academic journey includes a BA in Geology from Colorado College and a PhD in Marine Geology from the University of Miami. She has been at W&L since 2003, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor in 2015. Greer is also a core faculty member in the Environmental Studies program, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.
Her research explores coral reef dynamics through paleoenvironmental proxies, satellite imagery, and 3D modeling. Recent work highlights coral mortality from heatwaves, El Niño impacts, and microplastic contamination. Greer actively involves undergraduates in fieldwork and mentoring programs, notably through the Keck Geology Consortium.
Key contributions include documenting Belizean coral refugia decline and integrating cultural geology with archaeological sites in the Dominican Republic. Her endowed professorship reflects institutional recognition of her scholarly and educational leadership.
