Chelsea Mackaman-Lofland

Chelsea is an Earth scientist with expertise in structural geology, tectonics, geo- and thermochronology, and sedimentary basin analysis. Her research combines a variety of field, analytical, and modeling techniques to understand the relationships among crustal deformation, topographic evolution, sedimentation, climate, and lithospheric dynamics, with focus on the forces and dynamic interactions governing the growth and evolution of Earth’s major mountain ranges. She has active projects in the North American Rockies and the Andes of Chile and Argentina. Chelsea’s teaching is motivated by the knowledge that the world needs Earth scientists, and global citizens in other fields who understand Earth processes, to tackle the major societal challenges of obtaining natural resources, mitigating natural hazards, and managing habitats, including those of humans. She is committed to engaging and providing experiential learning opportunities for students and mentees spanning introductory through graduate levels.

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Contact

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Email: cmackama@utk.edu

Professional Website: sites.google.com/view/cmloflandgeology/home?authuser=0

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Research Interests

I combine fundamental skills in structural geology with a variety of field, analytical, and modeling techniques to explore the relationships among crustal deformation, topographic evolution, subsidence, and lithospheric dynamics.