Landscape Dynamics | Research Area

We examine how landscapes constantly evolve in response to drivers like geologic forces, climate variability, and human-caused disturbances. Our faculty and students use quantitative modeling, field-based observations and remote sensing to gain insights into our changing landscapes.

Adam Booth

Quantitative geomorphology, landslide modeling, remote sensing

Education and Experience: Ph.D., Geology, University of Oregon, 2012 B.A., Physics, Grinnell College, 2004 Research Interests: Quantitative geomorphology: landslides, LiDAR, landscape evolution modeling, inverse...

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Andrés Holz

Vegetation dynamics, disturbance and landscape ecology, land-use change

Andrés Holz and his students conduct use-inspired science and support translational research in the areas of vegetation dynamics and disturbance ecology (fire, insect outbreaks, volcanic eruptions, and other disturbances),...

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Martin Lafrenz

Fluvial geomorphology, legacy effects of human land use on critical zone processes

Research Interests Fluvial geomorphology and soils, urban stream phenomena, the legacy effects of human land use on critical zone processes, community-based watershed monitoring, and mobile GIS. Martin Lafrenz is a...

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Jill Marshall

Landscape evolution, Critical Zone science, progressive rock failure

Dr. Marshall's research and technical interests include: The mechanics of climatic, lithologic, biotic, and abiotic controls on landscapes and Critical Zone processes, paleoclimate influence on modern Critical Zone...

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