UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA

2001 Ph.D. in Geophysics (geophysics, geodynamics, surface processes)

1997 M.Sc. in Geology (sedimentology, basin analysis)

1996 M.Sc. in Geophysics (geophysics, geothermics, geodynamics)

CALVIN COLLEGE, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA

1993 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Geology, Mathematics emphasis

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, USA

2007 - 2009 Associate Chair and curriculum director, Department of Geological Sciences

2007 - 2009 Associate Professor (with tenure) and Edman Faculty Fellow. Department of Geological Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF TÜBINGEN, GERMANY

2009 - Present Professor of Geology, Department of Geosciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, USA

2009 - Present Visiting Associate Research Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Erosion, sedimentation, and the development of topography

Continental tectonics and geodynamics

Applications of geo- and thermochronology in tectonic and geomorphology studies

Climate and paleoclimate modeling and observations

Biologic controls on Earth surface processes

Surface, near surface, and deep water transport

Thermal aspects of geologic processes

Numerical modeling of geomorphic, lithospheric, atmospheric and hydrologic processes

Sedimentary basin formation and sedimentology