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Andrew Hoxey

      Contact Info

      Andrew Hoxey
      Name
      Andrew Hoxey
      Preferred Pronouns
      he/him
      Website
      Personal website
      Office Number
      Exploratory Hall 3412

      Affiliations

      Departments

      Research Areas

      • Geology
      • Geospatial Science
      • Science Communication
      • Tectonics

      Education

      PhD, Geology, University of Kansas (2024) 
      MSc, Geological Sciences, Central Washington University (2018) 
      BS, Geology, University of Kansas (2016) 
      BS, Journalism, University of Kansas (2009)

      About

      I am a field-based geologist that specializes in structural geology and neotectonics. As an instructor I strive to engage students by building novel ways for students to access research-grade data and solve real-world problems. Whenever possible, I give students opportunities to gain field experience and work through problems in a natural laboratory so they gain skills directly applicable to their experience outside the classroom. Students in my classes build skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, field methods, and science communication.

      Current Research

      My research in structural geology and neotectonics investigates the evolution of convergent margins and the rates of mountain building processes. I examine the surface expression of active faults, the architecture of fault systems, and interactions between faults to understand seismic hazards for at-risk communities. I employ a wide range of expertise including surface mapping, subsurface visualization, geomorphology, topographic analysis, and isotope geochemistry to quantify deformation rates.

      Teaching Focus

      • GEOL 401 – Structural Geology
      • GEOL 317 – Geomorphology
      • GEOL 340 – Modern Methods in Geology

      Selected Publications

      • Hoxey, Andrew K.R., M.H. Taylor, M. Murphy, S. Bemis, R. Styron, E. Curtiss, M. Daniel, S. Fan, D. Chamlagain, M. Kafle, B.R. Adhikari, J. Gosse, T. Rittenour. “Dextral slip along the Western Nepal Fault System accommodates significant orogen-parallel shear.” GSA Bulletin; 2025. https://doi.org/10.1130/B37994.1
      • Hoxey, Andrew K.R., M.H. Taylor, J.D. Walker, D.L. Kamola. ”Google Earth Engine cloud computing Web Apps for investigating and teaching fundamental geologic and geomorphic concepts.” GSA Today; 2024. https://doi.org/10.1130/GSATG588A.1

      Contact Info

      Andrew Hoxey
      Name
      Andrew Hoxey
      Preferred Pronouns
      he/him
      Website
      Personal website
      Office Number
      Exploratory Hall 3412

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