James F. Dolan
Associate Professor of Earth Sciences
(213) 740-8599
e-mail: dolan..(@usc.edu)
http://earth.usc.edu/~dolan/

Research Interests
Active Tectonics
Paleoseismology
Tectonic Geomorphology
Structural Evolution of Blind Thrust Faults
Long-term and Long-Distance Fault Interactions
Structure of Exhumed Fault Zones

Experience

• Associate Professor of Earth Sciences, USC 2002-present
• Co-Leader of Geology Disciplinary Group Southern California Earthquake Center 2006-present
• Member of GeoEarthScope LiDAR Working Group 2006-present
• Member of the Coordinating Board of the Southern California Integrated Geodetic Network (SCIGN) 2003-2005
• Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences, USC 1996-2002
• Member of Board of Directors of the Southern California Earthquake Center University of Southern California 1996-2000
  
  

Education
1981- University of California in Davis, B.S. in Geology.
1988- University of California in Santa Cruz, Ph.D. in Geology.

Classes taught
Earthquakes (GEOL 240)
Structural Geology and Tectonics (GEOL 321)
Active Tectonics (GEOL 556)
Tectonic Geomorphology (GEOL 599)

Honors & Awards
Recipient of "Excellence in General Education Teaching" Award (USC College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences) 2001-2002 School Year

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