I strive to prepare future teachers for the successes and challenges they may face, while also ensuring they understand that they have a support system to rely on.
Professor & Department Head
My interest in geology and hydrogeology stems from a deep fascination with how the Earth’s processes shape the world around us and impact our daily lives. I am particularly passionate about understanding water systems, geologic processes, and environmental sustainability. Through my research, I aim to explore the ways in which human activity interacts with the natural environment, particularly in areas like groundwater modeling, hydrology, and remote sensing. The ability to use innovative tools, like UAVs and GIS, to study and solve real-world environmental issues excites me.
At the heart of my teaching philosophy is the idea that educators should be both mentors and advisors. I am committed to guiding my students, helping them grow not only academically but as individuals who contribute meaningfully to society. I believe that teaching is a continuous journey of growth, not just for my students, but for myself as well. I am passionate about creating a learning environment that is engaging, energizing, and supportive, where both the instructor and students are always learning and evolving.
Teaching is a powerful tool that shapes not only the future of individuals but also the world around us. I am deeply passionate about teaching because I believe education is the foundation for building successful and meaningful careers. Each learning experience is an opportunity to influence and shape the future, which is why I chose to become an educator.
I view teaching as a commitment to fostering both academic growth and personal development in my students. My goal is to go beyond simply imparting knowledge; I strive to instill key skills and traits such as diligence, perseverance, and effective communication, which are essential for students to thrive in both their studies and their careers.
Adam is a Professor of Hydrogeology & Remote Sensing and Department Head in the Department of Geology at the University of Georgia. He is also the President of Geospatial & Hydrologic Services, LLC (GHS). He is a physical hydrogeologist and remote sensing/geospatial scientist who uses multiple tools (e.g., field, remote sensing, UAVs, numerical and physical models, geophysics, isotope geochemistry) to address both fundamental research and applied science related to water resources on multiple scales (e.g., field to regional). More specifically, his research weaves four interconnected threads related to water resources: (1) understanding dryland processes and mechanisms (e.g., inland freshwater lenses, transmission losses, regional aquifer dynamics); (2) examines environmental change and hazards (e.g., harmful algal blooms, coastal impacts of sea level rise, sinkholes, floods); (3) analyzes the impacts and interplay of human and natural climate hydrologic systems; and (4) investigates current and past groundwater dynamics and processes (e.g., paleofloods, recharge timing). He has widespread experience in hydrogeology, remote sensing, GIS, and hydrologic modeling, and has been funded over the past decade by NASA, NSF, USAID, the State Department, the Department of Energy, USGS and the Saudi Geological Survey. He established the Water Resources and Remote Sensing Laboratory (http://wrrs.uga.edu) and is the co-founder and current director of the ARCHES (Advancing Research & Capacity for Hydrologic Education and Science) program. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the US Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, is Past-President of the US Early Career Hydrogeologists’ Network and has serves as Treasurer . He also serves as the Associate Editor of Remote Sensing, Environmental Earth Sciences, and Water.
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