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Dr. Lin Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences. With a background as both a field-based and laboratory-oriented geologist, Dr. Li’s research passion lies in unraveling the sedimentary and tectonic evolution of orogenic belts, decoding paleoclimate and paleoelevation signals preserved in sedimentary rocks, and investigating the intricate interplay […]
Teaching and Research Interests Geomorphology and Surficial Processes Paleoclimatology Alpine Glaciology Quaternary Geology Read More
Teaching and Research Interests Kinematics of ductile shear zones Tectonics and regional geology of the Southern Appalachian Mountains Applied geophysics Online and non-traditional experiential geosciences education Read More
Teaching and Research Interests Soil science Surface processes Mechanical weathering and rock fracture processes Landscape Response to Holocene and late Quaternary Climates Soil Geomorphology Critical Zone Sciences Read More
Research & Teaching Interests Biogeography Paleoecology Human impact on ancient environments Climatic controls on the distribution of terrestrial plants Modeling human-environment interactions Pollen and seed dispersal Read More
Teaching and Research Interests Phylogeny of Early Tetrapods Carboniferous Biogeography Vertebral Functional Morphology Read More
Teaching and Research Interests Environmental Micropaleontology Geoarchaeology Coastal Geology Military Geology Read More
Teaching and Research Interests Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology Mineralogy (including optical) Mineral Resources Critical Thinking and Communication Physical Geology
Teaching and Research Interests Courses Taught ESCI 1101- Physical GeographyGEOL 1200 – Physical GeologyGEOL 3105 – Mineral Resources EducationPh.D. (2019) Infrastructure and Environmental Systems, The University of NorthCarolina at CharlotteM.S. (2008) Earth Sciences, The University of North Carolina at CharlotteB.S. (2003) Science Education, East Carolina University
Postdoc Position Available Teaching Interests Oceanography, Marine Geochemistry and Geology, Stable and Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry, Planetary Habitability Education 2009 – 2015, University of Minnesota PhD Geochemistry. Specialty: Oceanic Hydrothermal Systems 2004 – 2009, University of Minnesota BSc Dual Major in Geology and Geophysics Profile I am a Research Assistant Professor within the Department of Geography […]
Teaching and Research Interests Hydrogeology Trace elements Environmental tracers and isotopes Energy Resources Water Quality Read More