Department of Earth and Environmental Science

Douglas J Jerolmack

Research themes and interests

My research is generally related to the mechanics of sediment transport, and its implications for pattern formation in modern and ancient sedimentary systems. Our group employs theoretical and numerical modeling, laboratory experiments and field work to address problems at a variety of scales, on Earth and other planets. Project field sites have included Nebraska, Florida, Utah, California, New Mexico and the Bahamas. Current research interests fall into, but are not limited to, these three broad themes:

River Patterns

Thresholds, nonlinear dynamics and prediction in sediment transport

Sedimentology on Mars