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James E. Kaufmann
James E. Kaufmann
Physical Scientist
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USGS Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center
1400 Independence Road
Rolla, Missouri 65401
Phone: (573) 308-3882
Fax: (573) 308-3794
Email: jkaufmann@usgs.gov
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Research Interests:
- Geology and hydrology of karst terrains
- Evolution of karst landscapes
- The impact of urbanization on karst
- Development and evolution of karst conduits
Current Projects:
- Extraction of sinkhole information from high resolution
elevation data
- Evaluation of karst collapse hazards
- Identification of karst development using remotely sensed
data
Education:
- M.S.,Geology, University of Missouri-Rolla (2002)
- Thesis topic: The Karst Hydrology of Boiling Spring,
Pulaski County, Missouri
- B.S., Physics, University of Missouri-Rolla (1992)
Professional Experience:
- 2007-present: Physical Scientist, USGS Mid-Continent Geographic
Science Center, Rolla, Missouri
- 2005-2006: Resident Cave Ecologist, Missouri Department
of Conservation, Jefferson City, Missouri
Professional Affiliations/Achievements:
- Fellow, Cave Research Foundation
- Co-Chair, 2007 National Cave and Karst Management Symposium
- Sigma Pi Sigma, The National Physics Honor Society
Selected Publications:
- Kaufmann, J.E., 2007. USGS Fact Sheet 2007-3060: Sinkholes
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