Dr. Byron Adams

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Biography

Byron Adams is a tectonic geomorphologist with a diverse research profile focusing on how rocks, rivers, and hillslopes interact with Earth's surface in response to climatic, tectonic, and volcanic forcings. He utilizes a quantitative multidisciplinary approach to examine the complex and competing influences of climate, such as rainfall and glaciation, as well as tectonics, which includes faulting and uplift, on surface processes like river incision and volcanic deposition. His research addresses fundamental questions related to how climate influences tectonics and the evolution of landscapes, particularly in post-glacial conditions. By combining fieldwork with cutting-edge quantitative techniques such as topographic analysis, thermochronology, cosmogenic radionuclide dating, remote sensing, and numerical modeling, he provides insights into the processes shaping the Earth's surface.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2017-04-03 — 2022-12-30

University of Bristol • Bristol, United Kingdom

Conducted research in Earth Sciences focusing on tectonic geomorphology.

Researcher

2014-09-01 — 2017-03-31

University Tübingen • Tübingen, Germany

Engaged in research related to climate and tectonic influences on landscape evolution.