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Professor Francisco L. Pérez received his Ph.D. in 1985 from the University of California at Berkeley and joined the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin in 1986. His research interests encompass a variety of fields including Mountain Geoecology, Vegetation Ecology, Soils, Alpine Geomorphology, and Biogeomorphology. A passionate hiker since the age of 13, Professor Pérez has conducted extensive fieldwork at high elevations, focusing on South American Andes, Sierra Nevada, Cascade Mountains, and Hawaiian volcanoes. His recent research delves into the ecology of microbiotic soil crusts and the effects of stone pavements on soil ecology in tropical alpine environments. He regularly teaches courses in Physical Geography, Mountain Geoecology, Process Geomorphology, and Vegetation Ecology, integrating his research interests into classroom activities. Over his career, he has authored 70 publications in scientific journals across 20 countries in Europe, North America, and South America.
The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geography & Environment, focusing on research and teaching in areas related to mountain geoecology and geomorphology.
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