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
CRJ 363 Advanced Investigations: Crime Scene Reconstruction
FYGS 100 First Year Seminar (geological Sciences)
GLS 235 Forensic Geology
GLS 246 Forensic Geochemistry
GLS 257 Forensic Sedimentology
GLS 258 Forensic Instrumentation
GLS 363 Advanced Investigation: Crime Scene Reconstruction
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.