Hello there! Welcome to the Gaia Lab.
Our primary research focus is on understanding the driving forces behind the formation, evolution, and decay of Solar System surfaces. In particular, we investigate the coupled interactions between climate, erosion, and tectonics recorded in landscapes at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Find out more below!
What we do, and why
Have you ever looked at a landscape and thought, “Wow, that looks cool. How did that happen“? Then welcome to the club (if not, that’s okay). From your backyard to faraway moons, river systems dictate how surfaces evolve over geological time.



Probing the Surface
Check out the research topics we are curious about, and what questions keep us up at night.
Discover published work
From the laptop screen to the field, learn about our most recent contributions.




Here’s a Twitter and Blog sneak peak:
Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2022 – a brief critique from a Newbie
After years of being a (self-proclaimed) planetary scientist, the stars finally aligned and I was able to attend my very first LPSC this year. Overall rating: 9/10. Pros: no commuting (like at all), warm weather (was it though?), the looming presence of the Goose’s Acre (and their margaritas), the Marriott pool and hot tub (thank…
Keep readingExcited about the great outdoors?
So are we too! We travel all over the globe to find interesting and unique places to answer questions about how and why landscapes look the way they do. See where we’ve been around the world:

There’s lots more to explore!
Click any of the links below to learn more about our “team”, media contributions, and any resources we can provide.

Learn about Us
Find out who is in our team so far. Spoiler alert, it’s just me… but that can change!

Download some Data
Looking for anything in particular? I’ve added some links and access to our data, codes, etc.

In the News
Here you’ll find key media pieces that showcased our work for the general public.

Oh, and just as a reminder –
It’s not all about the science!
Who doesn’t some science-themed art? Check out some of my featured creative projects and remember to check back for any new additions.