Nathan Gardiner
Professor
Department
Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography
Additional Title
Professor of Geology
Contact Information
Courses Taught |
Geol 1301 Earth Science 1 |
Education |
PhD in Geology May 2019 Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Dissertation: Characterizing the Evolution of Fire Induced Hydrophobicity in the Post-fire Environment and Evaluation of Ash and Char as Potential Sources of Hydrophobicity – Advisor Bruce Herbert
M.S. in Soil Science December 2003 Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Thesis: Spatial Association Between Root Length Density and Water Flow Paths in Highly Structured Soil – Advisor Kevin McInnes B.S. in Conservation Biology August 2000 Brigham Young University Provo, Utah |
Teaching Experience |
2013 - Instructor for Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Earth Science I &II, Environmental Science 2013 Laboratory Instructor for Geology 420 - Environmental Geology 2012 Laboratory Instructor for Geology 101 - Physical Geology 2012 Teaching Assistant for Geology 405 - Geochemistry 2002 Laboratory Instructor for Soil Science 450 – Soil Physics |
Professional Experience |
Temple College Temple, Texas Professor of Geology 2013 to present Taught courses in Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Earth Science and Environmental Science.
Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Research Associate 2009 to 2013 Conducted research as part of a geochemistry laboratory group. Research is focused on fire-induced soil water repellency and the role of ash and char in soil water repellency
SI Group Environmental Consulting College Station, Texas Environmental Scientist/Project Manager 2004 to 2009 Projects include, contaminated soil and groundwater remediation, cleanup cost allocation, natural and biologic resource evaluation, emissions and air deposition modeling, statistical analysis of environmental data, permitting and compliance, preparation of expert reports and testimony |
Professional Publications |
Gardiner, N., Herbert, B. 2021. Formation and Evolution of Soil Water Repellency Following the Lost Pines Fire, Bastrop, Texas. In preparation Gardiner, N., Herbert, B., 2021. Incorporation of Cedar Ash and Char as a Mechanism to Induce Soil Water Repellency. In preparation Gardiner, N., Herbert, B., 2021. Using RUSLE to Predict Mass Wasting Following the Bastrop Fire. In preparation Miller, C., Little, D., Bhasin, A., Gardiner, N., & Herbert, B. 2012. Surface Energy Characteristics and Impact of Natural Minerals on Aggregate-Bitumen Bond Strengths and Asphalt Mixture Durability. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, (2267), 45-55. |
Professional Presentations |
Gardiner, N., Herbert, B. 2013. Incorporating Water Repellent Soils into Post Fire Erosion Predictions - A Case Study. Abstract Book - 68th International SWCS Annual Conference Gardiner, N.T., B.E. Herbert. 2011. Wildfire Induced Changes in Soil Properties. Soil Science Society of America Abstracts 2012: S07-300-4. Poster. Gardiner, N.T., B.E. Herbert. 2011. Variations in PAM Effectiveness as an Erosion Control Method in Texas Coastal Soils as a Function of Soil Chemical Properties. Soil Science Society of America Abstracts 2011: S02-247-1. Poster. Nobles, M.M., K.J. McInnes, N.T. Gardiner, and B.L. McMichael. 2002. Spatial Association Between Root Density and Water Flow Paths in Highly Structured Soil. Soil Science Society of America Abstracts 2002: S01-104905-Poster. Gardiner, N.T, 2002. Spatial Association between Root Length Density and Water Flow Paths in Highly Structured Soil. Texas A&M University Soil and Crop Sciences Seminar. March 22, 2002. |
Awards |