William P. Gilhooly III

William P. Gilhooly III is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Indiana University Indianapolis, researching geochemistry and biogeochemical processes in early diagenesis to understand ocean chemistry evolution and early life.

Education:

• BA in Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia (1993)
• PhD in Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia (2006)

Research Interests: His work employs bulk stable isotopic analysis and redox-sensitive metals chemistry to trace microbial reactions in modern sediments as analogs for ancient processes. Current fieldwork focuses on polar regions including Greenland, examining subglacial environments and microbial footprints through isotopic perspectives.

Recent Publications: His 2025 Journal of Geoscience Education paper (Article of the Month) analyzes career panels for geoscience awareness, while lab research explores viral predation in anoxic lakes and Greenland ice meltwater biogeochemistry, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches to extreme-environment processes.

Awards: No individual scientific awards were specified in the source material.

Advising and Grants: He mentors Master's students including Moses Jatta (2024 Crossroads Conference best presentation winner for Greenland subglacial research). Lab funding supports polar fieldwork and analytical facilities like the Stable Isotope Lab.

Labs and Teams: The Gilhooly Lab drives departmental initiatives in ancient oceans and deep biosphere research, participating in the AGU Bridge Program for diversity in geosciences while conducting field studies in Greenland and hot vent systems.