Gavin Gleasman


Professional Details

Title Assistant Professor
Department Geological Sciences
Office Meier Hall 331 B
Phone 978.542.5224
Email gavin.gleasman@salemstate.edu
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Recent and Upcoming Courses

CRJ 246 Forensic Geochemistry
CRJ 258 Forensic Instrumentation
CRJ 260 Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics
FYGS 100 First Year Seminar (geological Sciences)
GLS 100 Dynamic Earth
GLS 235 Forensic Geology
GLS 246 Forensic Geochemistry
GLS 257 Forensic Sedimentology
GLS 258 Forensic Instrumentation
GLS 500 Senior Research in Geology I
GLS 500H Honors Senior Research in Geology I
GLS 501H Honors Senior Research in Geology II

Professional Biography

Ph.D., Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences, Clemson University

M.S., Hydrogeology, Clemson University

B.A., Geological Sciences & Adolescent Education, SUNY Geneseo

Professional Interests

Dr. Gleasman is a broadly trained geoscientist, with expertise in applying a wide range hydro-biogeochemical analyses to identify and understand how disturbance events affect natural processes. Dr. Gleasman’s research interests include: (1) Quantifying the effects extreme events (hurricanes & wildfires) have on carbon transports through hydrological and soil chemistry alterations, (2) Applying geoscientific research techniques to aid in a variety of criminal investigations, and (3) Utilizing virtual and augmented reality to provide students and community stakeholders with field geoscience and investigation experiences.