Dr. Gill is affiliated with the Department of Geological Sciences, the Environmental Science and Engineering Ph.D. program, and the Environmental Science M.S. program at UTEP. His primary research interests are in atmosphere-lithosphere interaction -particularly aeolian (wind-related) processes (wind erosion, blowing sand and dust storms) and atmospheric aerosols of geological origin; and their roles in biogeochemical cycling and environmental change. Gill`s research uses aspects of geomorphology, sedimentology, geochemistry, remote sensing, wind engineering and meteorology to study the generation, transport, deposition, and management of aeolian sediments and aerosols, as well as to investigate the interactions and cycling of materials between the atmosphere, lithosphere and biosphere, at all spatial scales. Tom Gill is the co-author of the Bibliography of Aeolian Research on the Internet.
Dr. Gill`s research interests also include the environmental geochemistry, source appointment and biogeochemistry of trace elements; the geomorphology, sedimentology, and geochemistry of saline lakes and playas; earth system science, especially the relationship between landforms, climate/weather, and ecosystems; mesoscale meteorology and air pollution meteorology; the application of X-ray spectrometric techniques in earth science; natural resource management in arid and semiarid lands; and earth science aspects of homeland security.
