Graduate Students
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Lucas Abernathy (Ph.D.)Hello, I am a Ph.D. Student focusing on hard rock geochemistry and mineral alteration pathways. I currently have projects in developing mineral analogue, studying metal mobilization in natural and industrial systems, and understanding chemical effects of hydrogeologic systems. I have a background in earth and environmental engineering along with a degree in biochemistry. Advisor: Dr. James Leong 029 Shideler Hall
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Danielly Aguirre (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Claire McLeod |
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Jamshid Ahmadi (Ph.D.)Advisor: Dr. Elisabeth Widom |
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Brock Anderson (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Bartosz Grudzinski |
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Tasha Anderson (Ph.D.)Hello, my name is Tasha Anderson, and I am a Ph.D. Student focusing on Ordovician orthocone cephalopods. I’m working to better understand how these ancient animals moved and lived in the oceans hundreds of millions of years ago. My projects involve creating detailed 3D digital models of their bodies and shells and building robotic versions that can “swim” in the water. I have a background in 3D imaging along with a degree in Biology. Advisor: Dr. David Peterman Lab: 144 SHD |
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Joseph Baker (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Brian Currie |
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Lauren-Grace Ballenger (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Bartosz Grudzinski 236 SHD Hall |
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Jordan Bell (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Claire McLeod |
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Lexi Bohman (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. David Peterman |
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Caleb Coppess (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Brian Currie |
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Mehrnaz Khalkhali (Ph.D.)I'm a Ph.D. student with a concentration in seismology in the fascinating realm of geology. My research focuses on enhancing automated techniques for characterizing Swarm and Mainshock-Aftershock earthquakes within the Mexico subduction zone. My academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Physics, followed by a Master's degree in Astrophysics, allowing me to explore subduction-related seismicity via a multidisciplinary lens. Advisor: Dr. Mike Brudzinski 029 Shideler Hall
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Keiana Mazzio (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Mike Brudzinski |
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Michael Mbah (Ph.D)I am a Ph.D. student in Geology. My research focuses on acid mine waste, clay mineralogy, and mineral-water interactions to understand geochemical processes and contaminant mobility in mining-impacted environments. I earned my M.S. in Geology from Texas Christian University. My broader research interests include environmental geochemistry, igneous petrology, critical minerals, and economic geology, with an emphasis on applying geochemical techniques to understand Earth processes and resource-related environmental challenges. Advisor: Dr. Mark Krekeler 029 Shideler Hall |
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Emily Medema (M.S.)Greetings, I'm a Master's student working on an ANSMET lunar meteorite sample to characterize its petrology, geochemistry, and any other fun 'unknowns' that may pop up along the way. My background is in geology at the University of Idaho Advisor: Dr. Claire McLeod |
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Emma Mroz (Ph.D.)Hello, I am a Ph.D. student focusing on lunar geology! Currently, my research focus is analyzing lunar breccias and other lunar meteorites in the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum collection at Miami University. I earned my B.S. in Geology with a minor in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. My broader research interests include the petrology of Mars, igneous petrology, GIS, and critical minerals with an emphasis on their applications to aid in our Advisor: Dr. Claire McLeod |
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Patrick Mugwano (Ph.D.)Advisor: Dr. Brian Currie |
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Muzila Nchimunya (Ph.D)Hello, my name is Muzila Nchimunya, I am a PhD student and Graduate Assistant graduate assistant in Geology. I completed my B.S. in Agricultural Soil Science at the University of Zambia and my M.S. in Biology at Georgia College & State University. My previous research focused on phytoremediation of heavy-metal contaminated soil; microbial and chemical characterization of drinking groundwater systems at the intersection of sanitation, geology, in urban and peri-urban communities in developing countries; and the effectiveness of restored and created wetlands in areas impacted by kaolinite mining activities. My current research interests focus on the environmental impacts of mining, with particular emphasis on gold mining and mercury use, critical minerals, environmental geochemistry, and mineralogy. Advisor: Dr. Mark Krekeler 029 Shideler Hall |
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Ari Reedy (M.S.)Advisor: Dr. Mike Brudzinski |
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Zhiqing Su (Ph.D.)Advisor: Dr. Elisabeth Widom 236 Shideler Hall |
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Christina Tenison (Ph.D.)My research interests include fluvial geomorphology (with a specific focus on historical impacts to stream systems in the Midwest) and surface water-quality. Advisor: Dr. Jason Rech |
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Renie Thomas (Ph.D.)Hi, I am a PhD candidate and a Graduate Assistant. My current research investigates groundwater-surface water interactions, with particular focus on the hydrology of groundwater-fed fen systems. I hold a BSc (Hons.) and MSc degrees in Geology from Ferguson College, University of Pune, and bring 13.5 years of professional experience working at the intersection of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs), geocognition and watershed management using systems thinking to understand and address water security and environmental risks. My research interests include ecohydrogeology, isotope hydrology, socio-hydrogeology, geocognition and geoscience education. Advisor: Dr. Jason Rech |
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Kenji Watanabe (Ph.D.)Advisor: Dr. James Leong |
Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science
