Michael O'Neal is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN). His research focuses on geomorphology , examining how Earth's surface evolves through climatic, geologic, and anthropogenic processes across diverse timescales. Ph.D., University of Washington (2005) Using advanced technologies like laser mapping systems and remotely sensed imagery , he investigates phenomena including: Alpine permafrost dynamics in the Dry Andes Fluvial erosion patterns in the South River and White Clay Creek Sediment transport mechanisms in mid-Atlantic and Andean regions Time-dependent degradation of earthworks and archaeological features Groundwater behavior in high-altitude hydrologic systems His recent publications emphasize LiDAR applications for erosion monitoring, permafrost modeling , and climatic controls on geomorphic processes . While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with environmental and archaeological teams. Contact: oneal@udel.edu .









