My research interests involve the sculpting of the landscape by tectonic and surficial processes, as well as applications to geohazards.  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, shallow geophysics, & low-altitude UAV imaging).  I have conducted research projects internationally (North Africa, East Africa, Middle East, China), as well as domestically.  Within the US, my students and I are studying active faults in Wyoming, rock glaciers in southern Colorado, and earthquake hazard problems in the central US.  Specialized tools include applying Ground-Based Interferometric Radar to landslide and tectonic problems, as well as Electrical Resitivity Imaging (ERI).

Education Background:

• BS, Geology, Caltech 1993

• PhD, Geological Sciences, Cornell University, 1999

I am also a Registered Geologist, licensed for professional practice in the State of Missouri.