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Our faculty are a unique blend of researchers, educators and professionals who are proven experts in their fields.
Ken B. Anderson, Professor
Geology
Education
- B.Sc. 1984, University of Melbourne
- Ph.D. 1989, University of Melbourne
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Office: Parkinson Lab 310
Phone: 618-453-7389
Email: kanderson@geo.siu.edu
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James Conder, Professor and Graduate Director
Geology
Director of Multihazard Mitigation Team
Education
- B.S. 1994, University of Utah
- Sc.M. 1998, Brown University
- Ph.D. 2001, Brown University
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Office: Parkinson Lab 101 C
Phone: 618-453-7352
Email: conder@geo.siu.edu
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Steve Esling, Lecturer
Geology
Associate Professor Emeritus
Education:
- B.S. 1975, Illinois State University
- M.S. 1982, University of Iowa
- Ph.D. 1984, University of Iowa
Research Interests:
Steven P. Esling blends his background in mathematics and geology with his interests in hydrogeology and Quaternary stratigraphy. His efforts have led to studies quantifying erosion rates in strip mine spoils, assessing the impact of agricultural drainage wells on shallow bedrock aquifers, determining the effect of underground refuse disposal on regional groundwater flow systems, and investigating the migration of contaminant plumes through shallow aquifers.
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Office: Parkinson Lab 102
Phone: 618-453-7376
Email: esling@siu.edu
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Richard Fifarek , Lecturer
Geology
Professor Emeritus
Education:
- B.S. 1974, University of Washington
- M.S. 1982, Oregon State University
- Ph.D. 1985, Oregon State University
Research Interests:
Economic Geology, Isotope Geochemistry, Fluid Inclusion Geochemistry
Richard Fifarek conducts research in Economic Geology with a particular focus on the origin of hydrothermal deposits related to igneous activity in both continental and oceanic settings. He combines field studies, laboratory analysis, and geochemical modeling in the investigation of specific ore-forming processes and deposits.
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Phone: 618-453-3351
Email: fifarek@geo.siu.edu
Harvey Henson, Associate Professor
Geology
Joint Appointment in Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Education
B.S. 1985, Ball State University
M.S. 1989, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D. 2015, Southern Illinois Univeristy Carbondale
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Office: Pulliam 301 A
Phone: 618/453-4214
Email: henson@siu.edu
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Daniel Hummer, Assistant Professor
Geology
Education
- B.S., Chemistry, 2004, Iowa State University
- B.S., Geology, 2004, Iowa State University
- Ph.D., Geoscience, 2010, Penn State University
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Office: Parkinson Lab 207
Phone: 618-453-7386
Email: daniel.hummer@siu.edu
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Liliana Lefticariu, Associate Professor
Geology
Education
- B.Sc. 1989, University of Bucharest
- M.S. 2001, Northern Illinois University
- Ph.D. 2004, Northern Illinois University
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Office: Parkinson Lab 301 D
Phone: 618-453-7373
Fax: 618-453-7393
Email: lefticariu@geo.siu.edu
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Sally Potter-McIntyre, Associate Professor
Geology
Education
- A.S. 2004, Colorado Mountain College
- B.S. 2006, Mesa State College
- M.S. 2009, University of Utah
- Ph.D. 2012, University of Utah
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Office: Parkinson Lab 215 C
Phone: 618-453-7372
Email: pottermcintyre@siu.edu
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Sue M. Rimmer, Research Professor
Geology
Education
- B.S. 1975, Southern Illinois University
- M.S. 1978, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Ph.D. 1985, Penn State University
Research Interests:
My research currently focuses on five main areas: 1) biogeochemical cycles in organic-rich sediments; 2) controls on stable isotope composition of organic matter (OM) and interpretation of C and N isotope records in organic-rich sediments and coals; 3) linkages between OM and past atmospheric composition; 4) coal maturation and the role of heating rate (contact metamorphism vs. burial maturation); and 5) maceral separation and geochemistry.
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Office: Parkinson Lab 201 D
Phone: 618-453-7369
Email: srimmer@siu.edu
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John Sexton, Professor
Geology
Education
- B.S. 1964, Clarion State University
- M.A. 1971, Indiana University
- Ph.D. 1974, Indiana University
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Office: 210 Parkinson Lab
Phone: 618-453-7374
Fax: 618-453-7393
Email: sexton@geo.siu.edu
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