Professional Background
I am the Field Camp Director for the Appalachian State University Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences. I also teach structural geology and other courses. My research is focused on fault evolution, kinematics, and mechanics at various scales in the lithosphere.
I look forward to new research collaborations. Please reach out if you are interested in collaborating.
Education:
PhD, Geology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (2021)
MS, Geological Sciences, The University of Alabama (2013)
BS, Geological Sciences, Ohio University (2010)
Previous positions:
Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey Geosciences and Env. Change. Center
Contract Geologist, Rangefront Mining Services, Lode Metals Corp.
Field Camp Instructor, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Visiting Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University
Research Assistant, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Geologist I. Geological Survey of Alabama
Structure contour mapping aquifers in Groundwater Program
Lead Geologist. Lutz Consulting, Inc. Payzone Consulting
Wellsite geo-steering