About Me:
I have a broad area of expertise. I obtained a Bachelors degree in Geology from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (UPRM) and a Masters in Geology from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. In the latter I studied the geochemistry and dynamics of fault zones in Southern California. Recently I obtained a Ph.D. in Geological Oceanography from UPRM. My dissertation is about Holocene coral reef accretion, development and marine sedimentation. As part of this study I obtained knowledge about paleoclimate, Quaternary sea-level fluctuations and global climate change.
Professionally, I have several years of experience as environmental consultant and project geologist. Until recently I worked for the Puerto Rico Seismic Network as student support for geophysical data analysis. Currently I am working as a geologist with the US Environmental Protection Agency in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
I have taught courses in Physical Geology, Geomorphology and Biological Sciences as well as workshops for young scientists and K-12 teachers.
Project Info:
Ph.D. Dissertation:
Development of the Holocene Cañada Honda fossil coral reef, Dominican Republic: Short and long-term responses to high sedimentation.