Overview
My research is focused on the multi-scale interactions between geomorphology, climate, tectonics and hydrology. My group studies these processes using a combination of field methods, process-based models, topographic analysis, and geospatial statistics. We apply an integrated approach where field observations inspire hypotheses, numerical and analytical models aid in quantitatively testing them, and topographic, statistic, and field-based analyses test model consistency with natural processes and forms. In conducting our research, we pursue opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations to enhance the impact and scope of our research and to promote interactions with diverse research communities.
Announcements
Prospective students: Please email me at shelef@pitt.edu
Address
University of Pittsburgh, PA
Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences
The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
4107 O'Hara Street
SRCC, Room 311
Pittsburgh, PA 15260-3332
Photo:
The photo on the top shows a rain storm next to the Salmon Lake area (Seward Peninsula, AK). It was taken by Dr. Joel Rowland when we were exploring a recent landslide at a mountain range overlooking the lake.
My research is focused on the multi-scale interactions between geomorphology, climate, tectonics and hydrology. My group studies these processes using a combination of field methods, process-based models, topographic analysis, and geospatial statistics. We apply an integrated approach where field observations inspire hypotheses, numerical and analytical models aid in quantitatively testing them, and topographic, statistic, and field-based analyses test model consistency with natural processes and forms. In conducting our research, we pursue opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations to enhance the impact and scope of our research and to promote interactions with diverse research communities.
Announcements
Prospective students: Please email me at shelef@pitt.edu
Address
University of Pittsburgh, PA
Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences
The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
4107 O'Hara Street
SRCC, Room 311
Pittsburgh, PA 15260-3332
Photo:
The photo on the top shows a rain storm next to the Salmon Lake area (Seward Peninsula, AK). It was taken by Dr. Joel Rowland when we were exploring a recent landslide at a mountain range overlooking the lake.