Steven E Brown

Steven E Brown serves as the Illinois State Geologist and Interim Director at the Illinois State Geological Survey, where he also holds the position of Principal Research Scientist in Geology. His work focuses on geologic mapping, sediment analysis, and coastal dynamics, particularly in the Great Lakes region.

• Roles: Illinois State Geologist, Interim Director, Principal Research Scientist
• Institution: University of Illinois

Research interests include Earth and Planetary Sciences with emphasis on geologic mapping, glacial deposits, and sand distribution in Lake Michigan. Recent studies involve geophysical techniques like Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) to analyze coastal sediment layers.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations across agencies, data integration in remote sensing, and 3D geological modeling. Key topics span Great Lakes hydrology, physiographic provinces, and coastal resilience.