David Mickelson
Expert on glacial deposits and shoreline processes
Emeritus professor, geology and geophysics College of Letters and Science Work: 608-262-7863 — Home and cell phones available upon request mickelson@geology.wisc.edu Home page
Topics
- Glacial deposits including the origin and distribution of clay, sand and gravel
- Coastal geomorphology including shoreline erosion, particularly on the Great Lakes, also on inland lake and river settings
- Hillslope processes such as bluff failure, landslides and mudflows, particularly of Great Lakes bluffs
Achievements
- Author of numerous papers on the glacial geology of Wisconsin and other areas worldwide
- 34 years of research, teaching and service at UW-Madison