Research
Current Research Projects
My current research involves the electrical properties of faults, both granular and solid material failure. This involves both theory and lab work dealing the electrical resistivity, permittivity, and surface charge. Broad descriptions of my research are listed below.
- Rock/Fracture Mechanics
- Radiation from Material Failure
- Ice/Ice and Ice/Rock Friction and Electrical Properties
- Laser/Ultrasonic Mapping of Caves
- Data Visualization Methodologies
Past Research Projects
- Gas Hydrate Formation/Dissociation Kinetics
- Production from Gas Hydrate Reservoirs
- Neutron Diffraction Investigation of Clathrates
- Spacecraft Telemetry Visualization/Analysis Software Development
- Neural Network Recognition of Wildfires from Spacecraft Imagery
- Recording and Analysis of Electromagnetic Signals from Severe Storms and Tornadoes