جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Soil Science
• Pedology
• Geomorphology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Carol Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Soil & Physical Sciences at Lincoln University, New Zealand, where she serves as Head of Department since 2017. She has been an elected academic staff member of the Lincoln University Council from 2018-2022. Dr. Smith holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, an MSc from the University of Reading, and a BSc(Hons) from the University of Portsmouth, forming the foundation of her expertise in soil science and physical geography. Her research spans both fundamental and applied aspects of pedology. On the fundamental side, she investigates Quaternary pedology and paleoenvironmental reconstruction using loess stratigraphy, geomorphology, and micromorphology, which provides critical data for verifying future climate change predictive models. Applied research focuses on sustainable use of recycled organic matter and rehabilitation of degraded soils. She collaborates internationally on multidisciplinary projects involving paleoclimate reconstruction, paleoliquefaction, Antarctic soils, and viticulture. Dr. Smith is passionate about teaching and science communication, employing experiential learning methods to develop practical field skills in soil science through 'soil judging competitions' in New Zealand and Australia. Her research addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals including Life on Land (15), Climate Action (13), and Quality Education (4). Among her notable recognitions are the Norman H Taylor Memorial award 2020 from the New Zealand Society of Soil Science for outstanding contributions to soil science in New Zealand and Fellowship in the Royal Geographical Society, London. She serves as Associate Editor of Natural Sciences Education and was previously editor of Quaternary Australasia. Dr. Smith has supervised numerous graduate students through research-based supervision, with completed projects covering diverse topics from soil patterns in Southland to Antarctic soil ecology. She teaches advanced courses in field research, soil science, and physical landscapes, and has developed innovative approaches to teaching during the pandemic, including virtual field trips.

Nicole M. Gaspariniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluvial Geomorphology
• Tectonic Geomorphology
• Landscape Evolution
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nicole M. Gasparini is an Associate Professor in Tulane University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Science & Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2003) and researches fluvial/tectonic geomorphology, landscape evolution modeling, and climate-erosion interactions using tools like Landlab. Her work investigates sediment transport, river network evolution, and human impacts on landscapes. Research integrates field data with numerical models to quantify erosion processes across diverse environments. Publications demonstrate expertise in geomorphic model development, particularly through contributions to the Landlab toolkit. Recent articles focus on climatic controls on erosion, fault geomorphology, and uncertainty quantification in earth-surface models. Awards: Marguerite T. Williams Award for contributions to geosciences and advocacy against harassment in STEM Leads collaborative projects on landscape response to climate change and mentors students/postdocs in geomorphology and computational modeling.

Gifford H. Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quaternary stratigraphy
• Geochronology
• Paleoclimatology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Gifford H. Miller is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and serves as the Director of the Center for Geochemical Analysis of the Global Environment (GAGE) . His research focuses on reconstructing Earth's climate system using Quaternary records, with expertise in amino acid geochronology and cosmogenic exposure dating. Specializes in Arctic climate history, ice sheet dynamics, and human impacts on ecosystems Active in teaching courses on global change, Quaternary dating methods, and Holocene nonlinearities His recent work explores Holocene climate variability through lake sediments in Iceland and Baffin Island, integrating biomarkers and ancient DNA. Awards include the 2021 University of Colorado Distinguished Professor title and fellowships from AGU and GSA. 2021: Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado System 2018: Distinguished Career Award, American Quaternary Association 2009: Elected Fellow, American Geophysical Union

John Warren Huntleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleobiology
• Paleoecology
• Conservation Paleobiology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Warren Huntley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Missouri. His research examines the fossil record of biotic interactions including parasitism, predation, and competition, with additional focus on conservation paleobiology and morphological disparity evolution. Dr. Huntley investigates host-parasite dynamics in marine bivalves, human impacts on mollusk populations, and Phanerozoic predation patterns. His work integrates stratigraphic paleobiology with ecological and evolutionary analyses to reconstruct historical ecosystem dynamics. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in paleoparasitology, taphonomy, and conservation paleobiology, applying novel analytical methods to questions about parasite-host coevolution, preservation biases, and extinction events. This research provides critical insights into long-term ecological patterns and biological responses to environmental change. Dr. Huntley has received significant recognition including an NSF CAREER Award and Humboldt Research Fellowship, and he co-edited the comprehensive volumes 'The Evolution and Fossil Record of Parasitism'.

Julie Fosdickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Thermochronology
• Tectonics
• Sedimentary Basin Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julie Fosdick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She directs the Basin Analysis and Helium Thermochronology Laboratory and serves as Undergraduate Research Coordinator. Her educational background includes: PhD and MS in Geological & Environmental Sciences (Stanford University) BS in Geological Sciences (UC Santa Barbara, high honors) She completed an NSF Earth Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Arizona. Fosdick's research reconstructs: mountain-building and erosion processes through: Detrital thermochronology of orogenic systems Sedimentary basin analysis Tectonic-sedimentation interactions Paleotopography evolution Her NSF CAREER Award supports studies of sediment recycling in Argentina's Sierras Pampeanas. Current investigations examine: Post-glacial landscape evolution in Arctic Canada Andean hinterland tectonic development San Andreas Fault dynamics through Neogene deposits Greenland paleoclimate from subglacial sediments Her lab employs multi-method geochronology and thermal history modeling. Fieldwork spans global locations including: Argentine Andes Alaskan Range Greenland ice sheet California fault systems She maintains active collaborations across geoscience disciplines.

Søren Munch Kristiansenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geoarchaeology
• Soil Science
• Groundwater
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Søren Munch Kristiansen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geoscience at Aarhus University, Faculty of Natural Sciences. His interdisciplinary research bridges geoscience and archaeology, focusing on the complex interactions between soil, water, and human societies across time. He is actively engaged in transdisciplinary projects involving geoarchaeology, groundwater, and public health. Research Interests: His work centers on how soil and groundwater have shaped human prehistory and continue to influence modern life. Key areas include safe drinking water from a lifelong perspective, geoarchaeological prospection, Viking Age settlements, and the application of geophysical and geochemical methods in archaeological contexts. He is particularly interested in novel, interdisciplinary methodologies. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reveal a strong focus on integrating geophysical data (e.g., GPR, borehole databases) with archaeological interpretation, especially in 3D urban modeling and landscape change. Themes include Viking Age sites, interglacial deposits, and anthropogenic soil modifications. His work increasingly employs machine learning and large-scale data synthesis. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, he leads and participates in multiple funded research projects, indicating an active supervisory role. His grants span from 2016 to 2024, including projects like TITAN, SAGA, and 'Fingerprinting displaced molecular substances,' highlighting sustained funding and leadership in interdisciplinary geoscience-archaeology research. Labs and Teams: He is involved in collaborative networks such as the Soil Science & Archaeo-geophysics Alliance (SAGA), suggesting leadership in interdisciplinary research teams. His work often involves multi-proxy analyses and international collaborations, particularly in Scandinavian archaeological geophysics.

Alastair Keyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Stone Tool Technology
• Hominin Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alastair Key serves as Director of Studies in Archaeology and Official Fellow in Archaeology at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. His research bridges Paleolithic archaeology, stone tool technology, and hominin behavioral evolution through experimental and computational approaches. Director of Studies and Official Fellow at Queens' College, Cambridge Specializes in Paleolithic stone tool analysis, Acheulean technology, and hominin adaptation Conducts experimental archaeology and computational modelling to assess tool functionality Key's research focuses on Acheulean handaxe production , lithic microwear patterns , and ergonomic constraints in prehistoric tool use . He has extensively published on topics including glacial-stage hominin occupations , Oldowan toolmakers , and machine learning applications to archaeological analysis . His recent publications (2025-2023) span diverse subfields: Acheulean chronology , hominin tool use biomechanics , experimental projectile testing , and computational morphometric methods . The work often integrates multidisciplinary datasets and open-source analytical tools to address fundamental questions about human technological evolution. Current research directions include stone tool sharpness quantification , handaxe social signaling potential , and cross-species tool use comparisons through primate studies.

Jonathan B. Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Karst Aquifers
• Coastal Aquifers
• Sea Level Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan B. Martin is a Professor at the University of Florida's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on hydrogeochemical processes in diverse environments including carbonate karst aquifers, coastal systems affected by sea-level change, and deglaciated watersheds in Greenland. He leads the Research Coordination Network on Carbonate Critical Zones and holds an NSF grant for Greenland watershed studies. Education: BA in Environmental Science, Wesleyan University (1980) MS in Geology, Duke University (1987) PhD in Earth Sciences, University of California, San Diego (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) (1993) Research Interests: Martin's work examines geochemical fluxes driven by biogeochemical reactions coupled with hydrological flow. This includes: (1) Water-solute-isotope dynamics in carbonate karst aquifers like Florida's Floridan Aquifer and Bahamian/Yucatan systems; (2) Coastal aquifer-estuary exchanges impacting metal mobilization and greenhouse gas fluxes; and (3) Weathering processes in deglaciated landscapes affecting global carbon cycles. His lab develops field methods to quantify submarine groundwater discharge and contaminant transport. Publications: Recent articles demonstrate strong emphasis on climate-aquifer interactions, with recurring themes including Greenland glacial meltwater biogeochemistry, coastal karst aquifer responses to sea-level rise, and carbonate mineral reactions in global carbon cycling. Work frequently integrates field measurements with geochemical modeling. Laboratory: Directs the Hydrogeochemistry Laboratory with capabilities including ion chromatography, cavity ring-down spectroscopy, nutrient autoanalysis, and fluorescence spectrometry for studies of water-rock interactions.

April Nowellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Cognitive Archaeology
• Neanderthal Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. April Nowell is a Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Social Sciences, specializing in Paleolithic archaeology, cognitive archaeology, and the archaeology of children. Currently on leave, she leads internationally recognized research projects across Europe, the Levant, Australia, and Africa while actively accepting graduate students. She earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and has developed expertise in Neanderthal lifeways, Paleolithic art, and hominin life histories. Her academic journey reflects deep engagement with both theoretical frameworks and fieldwork across diverse geographical contexts. Nowell's research examines how prehistoric societies structured knowledge transmission, childhood development, and symbolic expression. Her groundbreaking work on finger flutings in Australian caves reveals children's roles in Paleolithic storytelling traditions, while her analysis of Levantine wetland ecosystems demonstrates how Pleistocene humans adapted to environmental shifts. She challenges conventional narratives about Neanderthal cognition and has pioneered methodologies for reconstructing prehistoric childhood experiences through skeletal and material evidence. Her recent publications show consistent innovation in archaeological methodology, particularly in digital documentation of rock art and interdisciplinary approaches to human development. Key trends include integrating bioarchaeological data with cognitive models, examining material culture as evidence of social learning, and analyzing environmental archives to understand human dispersal patterns. Her scientific recognition includes: 2023 EAA Book Prize for Growing Up in the Ice Age: Fossil and Archaeological Evidence of the Lived Lives of Plio-Pleistocene Children Nowell secures major research funding including Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grants supporting her Azraq Basin project in Jordan and Koonalda Cave research in Australia. She mentors graduate students in Paleolithic theory while collaborating with Indigenous communities and international scholars on field projects spanning five continents. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement through TEDx talks and media appearances examining science communication. She directs field programs at Jordan's Azraq Basin wetlands and Australia's Koonalda Cave, working with multidisciplinary teams including geochronologists, bioarchaeologists, and Traditional Owners to investigate Pleistocene human adaptation and cultural transmission.

Abi Stoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quaternary Science
• Physical Geography
• Geoarchaeology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abi Stone is a Reader in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester since 2024, specializing in Quaternary environmental change and dryland systems. She holds expertise in luminescence dating, geoarchaeology, and hydrogeology. Her research focuses on understanding climatic and environmental shifts in deserts and their impacts on human migration, with active projects in the Namib Sand Sea, Saudi Arabia, and the Himalayas. She leads the MERI Earth History, Palaeoenvironments, and Archaeology theme and is affiliated with the Quaternary Environments and Geoarchaeology research groups. Education: DPhil (2009) in Quaternary Science from the University of Oxford, MSc (2004) from Royal Holloway, and BA (2003) in Geography (1st class) from the University of Oxford. Administrative Roles: Currently coordinates Postgraduate Research in Physical Geography and has held roles such as MERI Theme Champion and QEG Research Group Convener. External roles include External Examiner for Royal Holloway’s MSc Quaternary Science and the University of Gloucestershire’s BSc Geography. Research Interests: Interdisciplinary work combining Quaternary science, archaeology, and geomorphology. Key projects include the Leverhulme-funded PANS project studying human occupation in the Namib Sand Sea and collaborations on Saudi Arabian geoarchaeology. Active grants include the WiSH project (INQUA) and Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto initiatives. Awards: Recognized for teaching excellence with the Innovator of the Year (2019) and Outstanding PGT Dissertation Supervisor (2022). Supervised 4 PhD students and contributed to over 67 research outputs. Teaching: Convenes courses on Dryland Environments, Geomorphology, and fieldwork in the Pyrenees, while co-teaching advanced modules on environmental governance and decolonizing geography.

Marcus Christlمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)
• Cosmogenic Nuclide Dating
• Erosion and Sediment Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marcus Christl is a Lecturer at the ETH Zürich Department of Physics and Head of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics (LIP) . His academic profile focuses on Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) , cosmogenic nuclide dating, and environmental applications of isotope geochemistry. Office: HPK H 33, Otto-Stern-Weg 5, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 633 38 84 / +41 44 633 65 07 Email: mchristl@phys.ethz.ch ORCID: 0000-0002-3131-6652 Dr. Christl teaches courses in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Quaternary Dating Methods , including: 402-0180-00L Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students in Physics 402-0620-00L Current Topics in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Its Applications 402-0621-00L Introduction to Accelerator Mass Spectrometry His research spans multiple disciplines through cosmogenic isotope analysis: Climate Science : Using 10 Be and 14 C records to reconstruct solar activity cycles and climate fluctuations over millennial timescales Geochronology : Developing novel dating techniques using 36 Cl/ 10 Be ratios for ice cores and landscape features Geomorphology : Quantifying erosion dynamics in diverse environments from the Alpine foreland to South African pediments Oceanography : Tracing Atlantic water transport patterns using 129 I– 236 U dual tracers Radiochemistry : Advancing methods for nuclear forensics and environmental pollutant analysis Recent publications reveal trends in: Refining AMS systems for analyzing transuranic elements Quantifying landscape evolution through multi-isotope approaches Understanding ocean circulation pathways using artificial radionuclides Investigating soil dynamics in glaciated and tropical environments Correlating cosmogenic production with sea level and climate changes

• Sedimentology
• Stratigraphy
• Geomorphology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Richard K. Dunn is the Charles A. Dana Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Norwich University's College of Arts & Sciences. His work bridges geological and archaeological disciplines to reconstruct historical landscapes. Education : Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Delaware, M.S. in Geology from Wichita State University, B.S. in Geology and B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Dr. Dunn specializes in geoarchaeology and Vermont's glacial history , using sedimentological and stratigraphic methods to contextualize human activity within paleo-environmental frameworks. His international fieldwork spans Greece, Israel, Portugal, Belize, Cyprus, and Easter Island. Recent research includes geological mapping for Vermont's natural resource identification and exploring depositional mechanisms at ice sheet margins. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to landscape reconstruction and Easter Island's archaeological chronology. Dr. Dunn has mentored numerous undergraduate researchers and held leadership roles in the Geoarchaeology Division of the Geological Society of America, the Vermont Geological Society, and Sigma Xi.

Reto Nyffelerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant systematics
• Biogeography
• Phylogenetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Reto Nyffeler , PD Dr., has been Lecturer and Curator of Phanerogams at the University of Zurich since 2002. He leads the Institute of Systematic Botany’s herbarium activities and heads the Nyffeler research group, collaborating closely with the Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich. Education & Career Diploma in Systematic Botany, University of Zurich (1988-1991) Ph.D., Institute of Systematic Botany, University of Zurich (1994-1997) Post-doctoral researcher & Mercer Fellow, Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University (1997-2000) Post-doctoral researcher, Stanford University (2000-2001) Lecturer and Herbarium Curator, University of Zurich (2002-present) Research Focus Nyffeler’s work integrates plant systematics, biogeography, and phylogenetic methodology. Empirically, he concentrates on the diversification of succulent plants—especially Cactaceae—using molecular phylogenetics to untangle taxonomy, growth-form evolution, and biogeographic history. Parallel interests include the floristics of alpine regions and the systematics of Campanulaceae, Asteraceae, and Ranunculaceae. Across dozens of peer-reviewed papers (2010-2025) he has advanced family-wide phylogenies for Cactaceae and Caryophyllales, documented repeated succulent radiations, and created online taxonomic backbones such as Caryophyllales.org . His current projects combine next-generation sequencing with classical morphology to revise genera like Parodia and to understand adaptation in high-altitude Callianthemum . Students & Mentoring PhD advisee: Anita Lendel (systematics of Trichocereeae) Master advisees: 16 students (2006-2018) working on alpine ecology, cactus morphology, and floristic change Research Group & Collaborations The Nyffeler group comprises a scientific assistant (Dr. Heike Hofmann), technical and IT staff, and rotating Master students. The team maintains close collaborations with the Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum (Mercer Fellowship network), and multiple international cactus specialists.

Paul A Kappمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Continental Tectonics
• Regional Geology
• Structural-Stratigraphic Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul A Kapp is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona. His expertise spans continental tectonics, regional geology, structural-stratigraphic analysis, and eolian processes, with a focus on Asia and Cordilleran orogenic systems. Fieldwork includes geologic mapping, kinematic analysis of structures, and stratigraphic section measurements across Precambrian to Quaternary rock types. University: University of Arizona Department: Geosciences Email: pkapp@arizona.edu Research interests emphasize quantifying timing and rates of tectonic processes via geochronology and thermochronology. Key themes include Tibetan Plateau uplift, lithospheric dynamics in collisional zones, and eolian-landscape interactions. His work integrates field observations with analytical methods to understand orogenic plateau formation and paleoelevation reconstruction. Recent publications highlight tectonic-climate feedbacks, mantle melting mechanisms in Tibet, and crustal deformation in the North American Cordillera. Articles often address geodynamic modeling, basin evolution, and isotopic dating applications, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to orogenic and sedimentary systems.

Christopher Bronk Ramseyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Radiocarbon Dating
• Chronology Building
• Archaeological Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Bronk Ramsey is Professor in Archaeological Science and Head of the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Merton College. As chair of the INTCAL committee, he oversees global radiocarbon calibration. His expertise spans archaeological science, Quaternary environmental research, and nuclear instrumentation development. Research focuses on radiocarbon dating, Bayesian chronological modeling, and AMS techniques. Key areas include Quaternary chronology, human evolution, climate change impacts, and archaeological applications in the eastern Mediterranean, Amazonia, and Anglo-Saxon England. He develops the OxCal software for statistical chronology analysis. Recent publications emphasize radiocarbon calibration advancements, pre-Columbian land-use in Amazonia, European Neolithic chronologies, and high-precision dating methods. His work integrates archaeology, environmental science, and data science to address chronological challenges across diverse temporal and spatial scales. No specific scientific awards were detailed in the source material. He supervises numerous doctoral students on topics ranging from dendrochronology to digital archaeology and Middle Stone Age chronology. Major projects include FeedSax (Anglo-Saxon agriculture) and HERCA (Amazonian human-environment interactions), securing research grants for interdisciplinary teams. Professor Ramsey directs the OxCal project and co-leads IntCal, IntChron, FeedSax, and HERCA initiatives. These teams develop calibration standards, integrate chronological data, and investigate past human adaptations to environmental change, particularly in Amazonia and Europe.