PATRICK KAHN
">E-mail: pkahn@ucla.edu

EDUCATION

PhD Student, UCLA (expected completion - 2013) - Geomorphology and Modeling
Dissertation: Aeolian and Fluvial Linkages in Vegetated Arid Environments: Jornada Experimental Range, New Mexico

M.A. Geography [with distinction] - Geomorphology and Spatial Modeling, California State University, Northridge, 2008
Thesis: Modeling Karst Distribution in an Alpine Location: Mineral King, Sequoia National Park, CA

B.A. Geography - Environmental Science and GIS w/ Minor in Geology [cum laude], California State University, Northridge, 2006

SUBFIELDS

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

NOTES

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

- Part-Time Faculty/Lecturer 2011-2012 (Cal State Northridge)
Intro GIS & Lab (3 sections)
California
Environmental Hazards

- Teaching Associate 2011-2012 (UCLA)
Earth's Physical Environment
Biodiversity in a Changing World

- Guest Lecturer Fall 2011 (UCLA)
Earth's Physical Environment - Plate Tectonics, Mass Movement, Soils

- Teaching Assistant 2010-2011 (UCLA)
Intro Geographic Information Systems
Earth's Physical Environment

- Guest Lecturer Spring 2011 (UCLA)
Earth's Physical Environment - Mass Movement

- Guest Lecturer Fall 2009 (UCLA)
Earth's Physical Environment - Earth's Interior and Plate Tectonics

- Part-Time Faculty/Lecturer 2008-2009 (Cal State Northridge)
Intro Physical Geography
World Regional Geography
Atmosphere
California
Environmental Hazards

- Teaching Associate 2006-2008 (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.

My dissertation work focuses on modeling aeolian and fluvial interactions in the Jornada Basin using rare earth minerals as sediment tracers to model vegetation spacing and how it relates to increasing aridification. Furthermore, I'm attempting to model (spatially and mathematically) wind and water sediment balances to better understand the linkages between aoelian and fluvial processes in arid regions. I have also investigated the effects of sandblasting on plant and leaf level physiology.

PUBLICATIONS

Kahn, P. Okin, G. Tsoar, H. Sack, L. "The Effect of Sandblasting on Plant-and-Leaf Level Physiology of Desert Plants". In progress.

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

- Outstanding TA Award, 2010-2011
- 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
Tony Orme
Larry Smith
Oliver Chadwick (UCSB)

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

- 2011. "The Effects of Sandblasting on Plant-and-Leaf Level Physiology of Desert Plants." AAG Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.
- 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.