Current Geomorphology-related Research Projects
Martian Surface Processes
Jenae Shoup (KU undergraduate physics major), Vince Brinkmeyer (KU geology major and astronomy minor) and I, are working on modeling and mapping a set of small landslides in a channel on Mars. Using numerical modeling and topographical profiles, Jenae determined the flow properties. Vince mapped the relationships between the flows.
Jenae Shoup (KU undergraduate physics major), Vince Brinkmeyer (KU geology major and astronomy minor) and I, are working on modeling and mapping a set of small landslides in a channel on Mars. Using numerical modeling and topographical profiles, Jenae determined the flow properties. Vince mapped the relationships between the flows.
Sediment Transport in Local Watersheds
KU Environmental Chemistry faculty, Dr. Julie Palkendo, and I work with students to understand sediment transport, soil chemistry, and pollutant transport in our local community. KU STEM Majors Jacob Bailey, Amanda Nowicki, Kelly Morgano, and Ashely Richardson explored the relationship between stream sediment and heavy metal transport. Amanda expanded this work by examining soil chemistry in the boundaries of conventionally and organically farmed fields.
KU Environmental Chemistry faculty, Dr. Julie Palkendo, and I work with students to understand sediment transport, soil chemistry, and pollutant transport in our local community. KU STEM Majors Jacob Bailey, Amanda Nowicki, Kelly Morgano, and Ashely Richardson explored the relationship between stream sediment and heavy metal transport. Amanda expanded this work by examining soil chemistry in the boundaries of conventionally and organically farmed fields.