About me

Geoscientist

I am a metamorphic petrologist interested in understanding the dynamics of Earth’s mantle and implications of converging tectonic plates. My work involves analyzing rocks and quantifying the impacts of petrological processes on geodynamics. I approach problems with a broad skillset, including: field work, petrography, computational fluid dynamics, machine learning and applied statistics, thermodynamic modeling, and analytical techniques (e.g., EPMA, LAICPMS, Raman microscopy). Thus, my students might visit remote mountains, tune electron-beams in laboratories, execute scripts on high-performance computing systems, and engage in scientific communication and education. I also have special interests in scholarly teaching, developing cutting-edge learning materials, and applying artificial intelligence to advance the Geosciences.

Figure: Dreaming of field work. Made with StabilityAI’s Stable Diffusion XL model.

Scholarly teaching

Scholarly teaching is an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning in higher education—and a core focus of my professional development. Read about my teaching interests and review the evidence of teaching effectiveness that I have been documenting since 2020. See my CV for a complete list of courses that I have taught.

Cycling enthusiast

I have a deep passion for cycling. When I’m not working, I’m usually training, racing, wheeling around coffee shops, or planning my next adventure. Follow me on strava.

Figure: My dreams of riding in the French Alps. Made with StabilityAI’s Stable Diffusion XL model with the MistoLine ControlNet model trained by MistoAI.

Figure: Riding by 100-meter scale folds in Paleozoic limestone in Provo Canyon, Utah. Made with StabilityAI’s Stable Diffusion XL model with the MistoLine ControlNet model trained by MistoAI.

Figure: Racing the Belgian Waffle Ride in Kanab, Utah. Made with StabilityAI’s Stable Diffusion XL model with the MistoLine ControlNet model trained by MistoAI.