An internationally recognized geoscientist, Thad specializes in geohazards, geomorphology, and geomatics for innovative projects that involve local communities and the natural environment. His skills include high-resolution topographic data collection, processing, mapping, and analyses, as well as two-dimensional modeling of environmental changes. He also has 麻豆传媒 in debris flows, fluvial geomorphology, alluvial fans, and hillslope-channel coupling for efforts involving pipeline and mining geohazards, mining closure, and large woody debris transport.
Thad has authored over 50 and book chapters and given more than 125 presentations. He has received the National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award and served as president of the Geological Society of America’s Environmental and Engineering Geology Division. Additionally, he’s served as a visiting scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey Landslide Hazard Program and a visiting scholar at the University of Tokyo.
In his free time, Thad enjoys reading, cooking, and outdoor activities. He values time with family, friends, and his dog, Luna.
