Patrick Kahn
E-mail: pkahn@ucla.edu

EDUCATION

PhD Student, UCLA

M.A. Geography [with distinction] - Geomorphology and Spatial Modeling, California State University, Northridge, 2008

B.A. Geography - Environmental Science and GIS [cum laude], California State University, Northridge, 2006

SUBFIELDS

Geomorphology; Spatial Modeling; Remote Sensing; GIS; Environmental Studies; Hydrology; Desert Environments; Mountain Environments

NOTES

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

- Lecturer (Cal State Northridge)
Intro Physical Geography
World Regional Geography
Atmosphere
California
Environmental Hazards

- Teaching Associate (Cal State Northridge)
Physical Geography Lab
Weather Lab

RESEARCH

My research has entailed applying spatial modeling and remote sensing as tools to better characterize geomorphic process. Specifically, I have modeled karst morphogenesis in alpine environments.

PUBLICATIONS

Kahn, P. 2009. "Modeling Karst Development in an Alpine Location: Mineral King Valley, California", in progress

Kahn, P. 2009. Review of "Hydroclimatology: Perspectives and Applications, by Marlyn Shelton". The Yearbook of the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers 71.

GRANTS AND AWARDS

- Pauley Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009-2013
- Thesis Support Fellowship, California State University, Northridge, 2007
- Teaching Associate, California State University, Northridge, 2007
- Teaching Associate, California State University, Northridge, 2006

ADVISORS

Greg Okin

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

- 2009. "Modeling Karst Development in an Alpine Location: Mineral King Valley, Sequoia National Park, CA", AAG Annual Meeting, Las Vegas.
- 2009. "Modeling Karst Development in Mineral King", Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park Lecture Series.
- 2009. “Nature’s Fury in Los Angeles”. Guest Lecturer in “Los Angeles: Past, Present, Future” Symposium, California State University, Northridge.
- 2008. "Predicting Karst Development in Alpine Locations", AAG Annual Meeting, Boston.