Dr. Gill joined the faculty in Fall 2004
after six years at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. His primary
research interests are in atmosphere-lithosphere
interaction-particularly aeolian (wind-related) processes (wind
erosion, blowing sand and dust storms) and atmospheric aerosols of
geological origin; and their roles in biogeochemical cycling and
environmental change. Gill's research uses aspects of geomorphology,
sedimentology, geochemistry, remote sensing, wind engineering and
meteorology to study the generation, transport, deposition, and
management of aeolian sediments and aerosols, as well as to investigate
the interactions and cycling of materials between the atmosphere,
lithosphere and biosphere, at all spatial scales. Tom Gill is the
co-author of the Bibliography of Aeolian Research on the Internet.
Dr. Gill's research interests also include the environmental
geochemistry, source appointment and biogeochemistry of trace elements;
the geomorphology, sedimentology, and geochemistry of saline lakes and
playas; earth system science, especially the relationship between
landforms, climate/weather, and ecosystems; mesoscale meteorology and
air pollution meteorology; the application of X-ray spectrometric
techniques in earth science; natural resource management in arid and
semiarid lands; and earth science aspects of homeland security.