Mentor Areas
I am a geophysicist by training. As an undergraduate I researched paleomagnetics and recent tectonics (measuring movement along faults). My graduate research was on magnetic paleointensity, earthquakes, plate tectonics, marine seismology, global seismology, volcanism, and remote sensing. In the last 20 years I have focused my research on earth science education, as well as land use and land cover (LULC) changes using remote sensing imagery.
Description:
Remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) are powerful tools for studying land use and land cover change (LULCC). They allow us to monitor and analyze environmental phenomena such as vegetation changes, surface permeability shifts, and other land cover transformations, shedding light on critical issues such as the urban heat island effect, fire & flood risk, and related issues of environmental justice. My work with undergraduate students aims to assess how changes in land use & land cover impact local climates, ecosystems, and communities. A primary focus is on our local environment in and around Philadelphia.
Preferred Qualifications
We primarily do this research with JavaScript in EarthEngine. A willingness to learn is more important than experience, but students will spend most of their time coding. Some work also involves visiting sites, using monitoring equipment, and other related research.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.