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Patricia Corcoran is a Professor and the Department Chair in the Department of Earth Sciences at Western University. She specializes in sedimentary petrology, focusing on the factors influencing the composition and dispersal of anthropogenic sedimentary deposits. Her research includes the distribution, accumulation, and degradation of plastic debris in various environments including sediment, water, soil, and air. Corcoran's work investigates the impact of climate and transport on sedimentary textures and composition, contributing significantly to our understanding of microplastics and their consequences on ecosystems. She has a Ph.D. from Dalhousie University obtained in 2001. Throughout her career, she has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, addressing critical environmental concerns related to microplastic pollution and its effects on ecological systems. Corcoran teaches various courses related to Earth sciences, including introductory field mapping techniques and sedimentary petrology. Her dedication to education and research plays a vital role in shaping future generations of earth scientists.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.