My research interests involve the sculpting of the landscape by
tectonic and surficial processes, and using this information to
understand processes of crustal deformation. I apply geological
methods such as structural, geomorphic, and paleoseismic analyses to
these neotectonic problems, as well as remote sensing and geophysical
tools (such as GPS, InSAR, and topographic modeling). Lately, my
research has focused around the Mediterranean region including
activities in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco, as well as new
research focusing on intracontinental earthquakes in northern China,
and monitoring anthropogenic ground subsidence and downslope transport
at several locations in the central US using InSAR. In
collaboration with colleagues in the College of Engineering, I am also
applying Ground-Based Interferometric Radar to landslide and structural
problems.
Teaching (2011 - 2012)
- Geology 1150
"Physical Geology for Scientists & Engineers" - Fall 2011
- Geology 2400 "Surficial Earth Processes &
Landforms" - Fall 2011
- Geology 4680 / 7680 "Neotectonics and Earthquake Geology"
- Spring 2012
Occasionally Offering:
- Geology 1100 "Principles of
Geology" - last taught Spring 2009
- Geol 1400 "Themes
in Geology" - last taught Spring 2010
- Geology 2120H "Faults & Earthquakes: Past,
Present, & Future" - last taught Fall 2005
- Geology 4120
"Engineering Geology" - last taught Spring 2009
Active Research
- Dead Sea fault
(Eastern Mediterranean)
- Crustal deformation and intraplate earthquake geology in North
China
- Other InSAR-related work
- Applications of Ground-Based Interferometric Radar
- Active tectonics in northern Morocco (Western Mediterranean)
Publications
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publications
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last updated January 8, 2012.
