Geological and Environmental Sciences PhD 1996, 
(PhD minor in Mechanical Engineering) Stanford University
Civil Engineering MS 1991, Stanford University
Geological Engineering BSE 1989, Princeton University

Teaching:

• Spring 2008: GEO 231 Field Methods
• Spring 2008: GEO 491Z Geologic Hazards
• Other courses: GEO 431 Structural Geology ; Geo 631 Brittle Fracture Analysis

I have written several publications on teaching earth science.

Fault System Evolution: Integration of fault evolution research with earth system learning at high schools for the deaf.

Using Deformational Sandboxes in the classroom: instructions for constructing a sandbox and running experiments

 

Research: Structural Geology, Geomechanics & Rock Fracture Mechanics

 

Links to my Research Papers A look at our Geomechanics Laboratory Some Fracture Mechanics Software

Current and Recent Research Topics: (click image for more details)

	Three-dimensional investigations of active faulting within Southern California
Three-dimensional fold growth and associated fractures
	Mechanical Efficiency / Work Budget Analysis Fault System Evolution
Claybox experiments of fault system evolution
	Fracture termination at stratigraphic horizons

Geomechanics research team

• Dr. Mario Del Castello, postdoctoral researcher, Analog modeling of fault system evolution
• Scott Marshall, PhD Candidate, Models of active tectonics in southern California
• Ryan Shackleton, PhD Candidate, Three-dimensional growth of folds
• Laura Dair, MS Candidate, models of active faulting at the San Gorgonio knot
• Fariha Islam, MS Candidate, development of polygonal terrain on Utopia Planitia, Mars