جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Will Amidonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geochronology
• Remote Sensing
• Surface Process Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Will Amidon is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Middlebury College. He founded the OSL Lab at Middlebury in 2013, which supports collaborative research in luminescence dating. His research focuses on geochronology, remote sensing, and modeling of surface processes, with a particular emphasis on cosmogenic dating, erosion patterns, and paleoclimate reconstruction. Amidon teaches courses such as Environmental Geology, Active Tectonics and Earthquake Hazards, and Remote Sensing in Geoscience. He has led field-based studies in the Champlain Valley, Central Andes, and Great Basin, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Earth's surface dynamics. His recent work explores spatio-temporal erosion patterns, tectonic activity in the Central Andes, and the interplay between climate and geomorphic processes. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles document his contributions to geochronology, tectonics, and paleoclimate studies. The OSL Lab at Middlebury serves as a key resource for students and researchers conducting luminescence dating studies.

Darren Larsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleoclimatology
• Geomorphology
• Sedimentary Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Darren Larsen is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Geology at Occidental College. He holds degrees from Colby College (B.A.), the University of Colorado Boulder (M.S., Ph.D.), and the University of Iceland (Ph.D.). His research focuses on the intersection of paleoclimatology and geomorphology, using sedimentary records to study glacial-lacustrine systems, abrupt climate change, and landscape evolution in Arctic and alpine regions. Key projects include investigations in Iceland, Peru, and the Western U.S., with emphasis on glacier fluctuations, monsoon behavior, and neotectonic activity. His teaching includes courses like Introductory Geology, Earth’s Climate: Past and Future, and Field Geology. Larsen’s work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations and student participation, particularly in field-based research. Notable contributions include studies on Little Ice Age glacier dynamics in Iceland and the climatic drivers of Teton Range glacier fluctuations. Larsen’s research integrates techniques such as varve analysis, geochemical proxies (e.g., brGDGTs, stable isotopes), and sedimentological methods to reconstruct past environmental conditions. Recent publications highlight topics like beaver occupancy in alpine ecosystems, Holocene snowpack variability, and earthquake-generated turbidites in glacial lakes.

Francisco Gomezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neotectonics
• Active Faulting
• Geohazards
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francisco (Paco) Gomez is Professor of Geological Sciences at University of Missouri specializing in neotectonics and seismic hazard assessment. His research combines field geology with geodetic and remote sensing techniques to analyze active fault systems globally, with focus regions including the Caribbean and Central Asia. Gomez's work on plate boundary deformation has contributed to national seismic hazard models. He teaches structural geology, engineering geology, and geohazard assessment, and leads international fieldwork programs.

Guoquan Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Geodesy
• Natural Hazards
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Guoquan Wang is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Houston , with a focus on geophysics, geodesy, and geosensing systems engineering. He has maintained a dual research focus on: Applications of GPS Geodesy and LIDAR in geological hazard studies Structural health monitoring and tectonic deformation analysis His recent work examines coastal hazards like faulting and subsidence in the Gulf Coast, and Caribbean neotectonics . He leads the development of stable geodetic reference frames (GOM20, CARIB18, NChina20) for hazard monitoring. The 15 most recent publications show expertise in: Land subsidence from groundwater withdrawal GNSS time series uncertainty analysis Seasonal ground deformation patterns Coastal erosion monitoring Earthquake ground motion studies Structural deformation modeling Wang actively supervises graduate students and collaborates with institutions in China and the Caribbean. His teaching portfolio includes courses on: Satellite Positioning and Geodesy Geoscience Applications of GPS/LIDAR Solid Earth Geophysics He operates the HoustonNet GNSS array and contributes to software packages like GNSS_Vel_95CI.py . His lab works on integrating geodetic infrastructure with environmental policy and urban planning solutions.

Michael Sperazzaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Paleoclimatology
• Quaternary Science
• Climate Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Sperazza serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University, where he has been a faculty member since 2008. His work bridges paleoclimatology, geology, and anthropological studies to investigate climate change impacts on human evolution and civilizations. His academic credentials include: B.S. (1980) from Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado M.A. (2000) in Anthropology from University of Montana Ph.D. (2006) in Geosciences from University of Montana Sperazza's research focuses on paleoclimatic change during the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs, specializing in methodological development of climate proxies. His work examines grain size analysis, quantitative X-ray diffraction, and magnetic properties in lacustrine systems. Current projects investigate Flathead Lake's glacial history in Montana, climate-human evolution dynamics in Kenya's Turkana Basin through collaboration with the Leakey family, and sea-level rise impacts on New York's Shinnecock Bay communities. His interdisciplinary approach integrates sedimentology, GIS mapping, and field-based climate reconstruction. His 15 most recent publications (2002-2008) demonstrate consistent innovation in paleoclimate proxy development, primarily centered on Flathead Lake sediment records. The research emphasizes high-resolution analytical techniques to reconstruct rapid climate transitions, glacial dynamics, and megadrought events during the Pleistocene-Holocene transition, with strong methodological contributions to grain size analysis and magnetic property applications. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided text. Advising and grants are not explicitly detailed, but his research serves as an educational platform for students in field methods and data analysis. Collaborations span Stony Brook's Geosciences, Anthropology, and Marine Science departments, Rutgers University, and the Turkana Basin Institute, indicating multi-institutional grant involvement. He operates within Stony Brook's Department of Geosciences infrastructure, utilizing department labs for sediment analysis. His Turkana Basin work involves GIS database construction for hominid localities and tephrochronology, while Shinnecock Bay research integrates hydrologic and cultural impact assessments through community-engaged science.

Karl E. Karlstromمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Geochronology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karl E. Karlstrom is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of New Mexico. His research focuses on structural geology, tectonics, and geochronology, with particular emphasis on Grand Canyon geology and Western U.S. uplift history. Role: Faculty (Professor) Department: Earth and Planetary Sciences Research Interests Dr. Karlstrom investigates ductile rock deformation processes, Proterozoic continental lithosphere growth, and dynamic topography in the Western U.S. His work integrates field studies with analytical techniques to understand mantle-to-surface interactions and tectonic geomorphology. Recent projects include Grand Canyon geological mapping, Lower Colorado River corridor deformation analysis, and Rodinia supercontinent reconstructions. Academic Contributions Recent publications (2018–2020) span diverse topics including Cambrian stratigraphy, Cenozoic river incision, Paleoproterozoic basin analysis, and geothermal system dynamics. His work frequently involves multidisciplinary collaborations and integrates geochronology with structural and stratigraphic analyses. Scientific Recognition GSA Distinguished Professor UNM Presidential Teaching Fellowship GSA Fellow Geological Society of America Bulletin Outstanding Paper Award Academic Leadership Dr. Karlstrom actively mentors graduate students and leads outreach initiatives through the Trail of Time project at Grand Canyon. His research program includes extensive fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and collaborations with hydrogeologists, geochemists, and planetary scientists.

Henry L Turner IIIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Neotectonics
• GPS Geodesy
• Crustal Deformation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Henry L Turner III serves as an Instructor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas's College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on neotectonic processes and crustal deformation through GPS geodesy applications. Teaching : GEOS 1113 Physical Geology, GEOS 1113H Honors Physical Geology, GEOS 1111L Physical Geology Laboratory Research Areas : GPS geodesy, oblique convergence margin analysis, crustal deformation He has contributed to studies on Central American subduction zones, Caribbean plate kinematics, and Cocos Ridge collision processes through collaborative publications in geophysics and tectonics journals since 2007.

Jonny Wuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• East Asian Geology
• Plate Tectonics
• Geodynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonny Wu is an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, specializing in East Asian geology, plate tectonics, and geodynamics. His research integrates seismic tomography, mantle circulation models, and field studies to unravel subduction zone evolution and its surface expressions. Recent publications focus on subduction history reconstruction, mantle heterogeneity, and water cycling in deep Earth processes. Key methodologies include unfolded-slab plate modeling, machine learning analysis of seismic data, and interdisciplinary studies of volcanic and tectonic systems. His work spans regions such as Southeast Asia, the western Pacific, and the Caribbean, addressing questions about slab transport, continental deformation, and mantle plume interactions. He maintains an active research agenda with publications in leading geoscience journals.

Rachel Phillipsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geoscience Education
• Paleoceanography
• Biogeochemistry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rachel Phillips is a National Science Foundation STEM Education Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of South Carolina's School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment. With a PhD in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso, her research bridges paleoceanography and geoscience education, focusing on strengthening paleoceanographic proxies and transforming geoscience enrollment through outreach. Her research interests include biogeochemistry, geomicrobiology, and science communication, demonstrated through her educational YouTube channel GEO GIRL. She teaches 'Processes of Global Environmental Change' and has received prestigious awards including the NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship and GSA Science Communication Fellowship. Publications emphasize geochemical proxies and planetary science, with recent work exploring molybdenum sequestration and Io mission design. Outreach activities include mentoring programs and international lectures promoting diversity in geosciences.

Nathan Niemiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Geology
• Geomorphology
• Geodesy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nathan Niemi is the Henry Pollack Professor and Camp Davis Director in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the California Institute of Technology (2001). His research focuses on continental deformation, tectonics, and crustal dynamics, with expertise in structural geology, geomorphology, thermochronology, and geodesy. Key projects include studies of actively deforming regions such as the Greater Caucasus, Tibetan Plateau, and Basin and Range Province, emphasizing integration of field data, geochronology, and geophysical methods. His work explores how tectonic processes shape landscapes over timescales from decades to millions of years, with particular attention to mountain-building, paleotopography, and the interplay between tectonics and climate. He directs Camp Davis, a renowned field camp for training geology students, and has been recognized as a 2019 AAAS Fellow for contributions to tectonic science and education. His lab, the Thermochronology Lab, specializes in low-temperature thermochronometry and sediment provenance analysis. Notable achievements include advancing understanding of Tibetan Plateau uplift, Caucasus tectonics, and the geologic impacts of catastrophic dam failures. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking tectonic activity to biodiversity patterns and human infrastructure resilience. His teaching and mentorship emphasize hands-on fieldwork and quantitative methods in geology.

Neil C. Sturchioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Groundwater biogeochemistry
• Water-rock interactions
• Isotope geochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neil C. Sturchio is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN). His research focuses on groundwater biogeochemistry, water-rock interactions, and isotopic tracer applications in hydrogeological systems. Education: Ph.D., Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University, 1983 B.A., Earth Sciences, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1977 Sturchio's work integrates synchrotron radiation studies of mineral-fluid interfaces, isotopic analysis of groundwater systems, and environmental chemistry of contaminants. His recent publications highlight applications of isotopic tracers in aquifer sustainability, calcite dissolution-precipitation dynamics, and environmental impacts of stormwater and military activities. Scientific Awards: Geological Society of America Fellow, 1997 He leads the Environmental Isotope Science Laboratory and contributes to field studies in Egypt, the Great Lakes, and Arctic Alaska. His research has been supported by grants such as the ESTCP Project ER-201208.

Estella Atekwanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biogeophysics
• Near Surface Geophysics
• Continental Rifting
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Estella Atekwana is a Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Letters and Science at the University of California, Davis. She leads the largest academic unit on campus, overseeing 37 departments across arts, humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines. Previously, she served as Dean at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and as Head of Oklahoma State University’s Boone Pickens School of Geology. She is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and recipient of the SEG’s Reginald Fessenden Award (2021) and multiple Outstanding Educator Awards. Her research focuses on biogeophysics, continental rifting processes, and geodynamic modeling. Notable projects include the DRIAR initiative studying dry rifting in Uganda’s Albertine Rift and collaborative NSF-funded research on the East African Rift System. She has secured $11.7M in research funding, primarily from NSF, DOE, and industry partners. Her work integrates geophysical techniques with environmental applications, including groundwater characterization and hydrocarbon contamination remediation. Education: B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Geology (Howard University); Ph.D. in Geophysics (Dalhousie University, 1991). She chairs Botswana International University of Science and Technology’s governing board and contributes to global geoscience sustainability initiatives through the UN SDGs. Key Projects: DRIAR Project (Uganda), Norman Landfill Geophysical Study (Oklahoma), and Lunar Volcanism Studies (Chang'E-5 mission). Advocacy: Promotes diversity in geosciences through DEI initiatives and serves on the American Geophysical Union’s committees.

John Nailboffمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geodynamics
• Tectonics
• Volcanism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Nailboff is an academic researcher in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology , where he was promoted to Associate Professor effective August 2025. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Michigan (2009) and M.S./B.S. degrees from the University of California, Davis. Ph.D., Geology, University of Michigan (2006-2009) M.S., Geology, University of California, Davis (2003-2005) B.S., Geology, University of California, Davis (1999-2003) His research focuses on integrating geodynamic and surface processes through computational modeling, with applications to subduction systems, rift evolution, ice sheet interactions with volcanism, and fault network dynamics. He develops open-source tools like Landlab and ASPECT for multiphysics Earth simulations. His group has published extensively on 3D modeling of rift systems, subduction dynamics, and software development for geodynamic simulations. Key NSF-funded projects include coupling landscape evolution and geodynamic codes (#2410850) and polar program work on Antarctic volcanism (NSF-OPP 2122248). Scientific awards include: NSF CSSI collaborative award #2410850 NSF Frontier Research in Earth Sciences program award NSF Office of Polar Programs award NSF-OPP 2122248 Statewide California Earthquake Center Award 23202 Current advisees include PhD candidate Daniel Douglas and MS students Prajakta Mohite and Frederick Lacombe . Former collaborators include Tahiry Rajaonarison (now NMT HPC Computing Specialist) and Liang Xue (UC Davis Project Scientist).

Ann Blytheمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مهمان

• Geology
• Tectonics
• Geomorphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ann Blythe is a Visiting Associate Professor of Geology at Occidental College. She holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University and an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on tectonics, neotectonics, and geomorphology, utilizing low-temperature thermochronology (fission-track and (U-Th)/He analyses). Current projects include the Transantarctic Mountains (collaborating with Audrey Huerta) and studies in the Himalayas, Andes, and California. She teaches courses such as Introductory Geology, Geomorphology, and Field Methods. Her NSF-funded research examines tectonic and climatic influences on mountain-building processes. Recent work explores exhumation histories in the Sierra Nevada, Tehachapi Mountains, and Himalayan regions. Blythe has co-authored over 50 publications, with a focus on thermochronometric methods and their application to tectonic problems. Award-winning educator, she advises students on thermochronology projects and collaborates internationally. Labs and fieldwork form core components of her research, emphasizing hands-on learning and global geological investigations.

Patrick K. Spencerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sedimentology
• Stratigraphy
• Paleontology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick K. Spencer is the Grace F. Phillips Professor of Geology at Whitman College, where he has taught since 1984. His academic career includes a B.S. from the University of Washington (1973), M.S. from Western Washington University (1980), and Ph.D. from the University of Washington (1984). His research focuses on late Pleistocene sedimentology, stratigraphy, and paleontology in the Pacific Northwest, conducted collaboratively with undergraduate students. Teaching specialties include Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Paleobiology, and the geology of the Pacific Northwest. He also teaches interdisciplinary courses like 'Pages of Stone: the Literature of Geology.' Education: Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Washington, 1973 Master of Science in Micropaleontology, Western Washington University, 1980 Ph.D. in Geology, University of Washington, 1984 Research Interests: Spencer's work integrates sedimentological, stratigraphic, and paleontological analyses to understand geological history. Key areas include the stratigraphy of the Olympic Peninsula, trace fossils in Eocene sediments, and the geology of the Touchet Beds. His fieldwork emphasizes hands-on, collaborative research with students, leading to publications in journals like Northwest Science and ICHNOS . Teaching: Courses include Geologic History of the Pacific Northwest, Regional Geology field studies, and Paleobiology. He emphasizes experiential learning through fieldwork and interdisciplinary approaches. Advising & Grants: Spencer mentors Whitman geology majors in presenting research at professional meetings. His work has been supported through institutional grants and collaborative projects with regional universities. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with students on field-based studies in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, focusing on sedimentary processes and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.