Greg Easson
Interim Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Professor, Geology and Geological Engineering
geasson@olemiss.edu
662-915-7428
Experience
University of Mississippi
Interim Dean, School of Engineering – 2022 to 2023
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Programs – 2016 to present
Director, MMRI – 2010 to present
Professor, 2009 to present
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Interim Director, National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering, 2019 – 2020
Chair, 2007 – 2009
Associate Professor, 2001 – 2009
Assistant Professor, 1995 – 2001
U.S. Geological Survey
Hydrologic Technician, 1993 – 1995
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Geologist, 1990 – 1992
Education
University of Missouri at Rolla – Ph.D., Geological Engineering, 1996
University of Missouri at Rolla – M.S., Geology, 1984
Southwest Missouri State University – B.S., Geology, 1981
Research interests
Dr. Easson’s research focuses on the use of remotely sensed imagery to understand earth and environmental processes and concerns. He uses his expertise to extract geospatial data from various type of imagery to:
- Investigate and understand Mississippi’s mineral resources
- Address water quality issues in coastal waters
- Create high resolution soil moisture data for earlier detection of drought
- Understand the relationship between soil moisture and groundwater recharge
In addition to remote sensing research, Dr. Easson researches the energy resources in Mississippi to ensure wise use of the state’s resources.