Stan Galicki

Stan Galicki serves as Professor of Geology and Interim Associate Provost at Millsaps College, where he directs the Sorbent and Environmental Laboratory focused on oil spill remediation and stormwater filtration technologies. His career bridges eight years in petroleum exploration with Unocal and academic leadership in environmental geoscience.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Geology, University of Mississippi (2002)
• M.S. in Geology, University of Memphis (1982)
• B.A. in Geology, Wittenberg University (1980)

Galicki's research integrates wetland biogeochemistry, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and sustainable ecological design, demonstrated through projects like constructing wastewater treatment wetlands for the Kaxil Kiuic Center in Yucatán, Mexico. He teaches comprehensive courses spanning natural disasters, hydrology, mineralogy, sedimentary geology, and GIS applications.

His publication Roadside Geology of Mississippi (2016) exemplifies applied geological education, synthesizing regional stratigraphy, structural features, and field methodologies to make complex earth science accessible. This work reflects his commitment to practical geological interpretation and environmental stewardship.

Leading the Sorbent and Environmental Laboratory, Galicki oversees product testing for oil spill remediation materials and stormwater filters, directly connecting academic research with real-world environmental solutions through sustainable design principles.