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

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

Postdoctoral Scholar

fault-fluid interaction, fault-zone mechanics, observational seismology

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

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.