Assistant Professor

I am an interdisciplinary geologist from Kauai, HI interested in diverse research topics (e.g., How do volcanic rocks cool? Are ocean moons habitable? How do lithium deposits form? How does climate change affect volcanic systems?) I also enjoy trail running, swimming, toddler wrangling, making salsa, etc.

PhD, UC Berkeley; BA, Carleton College [CV]

MS student

I am a graduate student at the University of Kentucky. My research focuses on habitability and fluid flow within fault zones. I also work with middle and high school students teaching earth and space sciences. I am a KY native who enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and reading several fiction genres. 

BA, University of Kentucky

MS student

I am a graduate student at the University of Kentucky. My research focuses on habitability Mars and modeling hydrothermal systems and silica sinter deposits. I am a KY native who enjoys collecting Pokémon cards and playing video games.

Postdoctoral Scholar

I am hydrologist/seismologist originally from Taiwan. I specialize in fault-fluid interaction, fault-zone mechanics, observational seismology.

PhD, UC San Diego/SDSU; MS, BS National Central University, Taiwan [CV]

Research technician

I am a researcher focused on how pore scale processes affect critical mineral and biologically relevant hydrothermal reactions mostly using microscopes and microfluidcs . My past work focused on paleoecology and paleoclimatology also using microscopes.  I was born in West Virginia and raised in Kentucky. I enjoy hiking, playing video games, and listening to music. 

BS, Morehead State University

PhD candidate

I am a geophysics at the University of Kentucky focused on applying potential fields methods (particularly for the Moon) and cementitious materials. My BS and MS focused on midcontinent faulting using reflection seismology. I enjoy soccer, disc golf, cooking, and spending time with my wife, our friends, and our pack of pets.

MS University of Kentucky, BS Millsaps College

I have opportunities for students at all levels to address fundamental earth science questions. We seek to build a collaborative community directed by student curiosity. Please fill out the informal application and email noahrflagg@uky.edu if the research and community seem like a good fit for your interests.