Dr. Paul K. Doss, Associate Professor, Dept. of Geology and Physics

Dr. Paul K. Doss

 


Paul Doss, Associate Professor and former Chair in the Department of Geology and Physics at The University of Southern Indiana, received his B.S. in Geology from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis and his Ph.D. from the Department of Geology at Northern Illinois University.

After his undergraduate work, Doss conducted hydrogeological research for the National Park Service, which is what led him on to further graduate studies and his Ph.D. research. Paul also worked as a hydrogeologist with the U.S. Geological Survey for seven years examining wetland hydrogeology and water quality and water-supply issues in the industrialized Midwestern United States.
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Teaching Interests

Paul teaches introductory and advanced-level courses on Environmental Geology, Physical Geology, Wetland Science, and Hydrogeology.

Coursework in Environmental Geology and Hydrogeology involve investigations of current developments in the field, both locally and nationally. Multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives are stressed and students stay abreast of timely issues as reported in the popular and scientific literature. Communication skills are also stressed in these courses.

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Research Interests

Doss' research centers around interpretation of physical and geochemical processes within the hydrologic cycle. Specifically, his research examines in detail the transient nature of ground-water flow in and around wetlands and other surface water bodies, and the mechanisms that produce that transience. More recent investigations include aspects of ground-water flow and chemistry in fractured bedrock.

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