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John F. Hermance is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geological Sciences at Brown University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 1967 and has over 30 years of experience in academia. His teaching focuses on theoretical geophysics, hydrology, and risk assessment related to natural hazards. He has served as a consultant to various industries and legal professions, contributing his expertise in environmental geophysics and hydrological studies. His major research interests lie in the fields of environmental geophysics and hydrology, particularly as they relate to groundwater and watershed studies. Over the years, he has led numerous geophysical field projects in locations such as Iceland, Azores, Yukon, and major volcanic centers in the western United States. More recently, Hermance's research has centered on hydrological conditions in the East Sahel region of Africa, collaborating with Sudanese scientists, and his work has included studying rainfall distributions and environmental monitoring using satellite data.
Department: Department of Economics