I would consider myself a field geologist by trade, as I find measuring and correlating stratigraphic sections to be the most elucidating in understanding temporal and spatial relationships. To that end, I also employ sequence stratigraphy and magnetostratigraphy. Additionally, I use physical, biotic, and chemical climate proxies (sedimentology, isotope geochemistry) to further enhance those relationships. My pipe dream is to understand the interplay between climate and tectonics in the Turkana Basin, and determine whether local environmental change can be correlated to the catalog of global environmental change. Hop in! It's going to be a wild ride!

​Below the map is a montage of fieldwork photos. Enjoy!

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