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Research Interests and OverviewMy research explores Landscape Evolution through geologic time, focusing on the interplay of tectonics, erosion, uplift, surface and crustal processes, climate, and environmental impacts. I use advanced Thermochronology, Geochronology, and Remote Sensing techniques, integrating Machine Learning to track landscape changes, conduct geologic and mineral mapping and soil conservation, and study karst geomorphology. By unraveling the complexities of structures, Earth System Dynamics, and Human-Environment Interactions, I aim to understand geohazards like earthquakes, landslides, and river flooding in the past and present Anthropocene. Some of my study areas include diverse regions such as East Africa, the Himalayas, the Bengal Basin, the USA, and Planet Mars, among others.
Join My Research TeamMotivated students interested in learning more about research and funding opportunities are encouraged to contact me.
Join My Research TeamMotivated students interested in learning more about research and funding opportunities are encouraged to contact me.
Ongoing Research
Ongoing Research
(Funding Sources)
Low-temperature (U-Th)/He and Fission Track thermochronology to investigate the evolution of the Ethiopian Plateau, East Africa
Low-temperature (U-Th)/He and Fission Track thermochronology to investigate the evolution of the Ethiopian Plateau, East Africa
Funding: Different aspects of this research was funded by ACS-PRF, NSF (0964876), Louisiana Board of Regent (LEQSF(2010-13)-RD-A-17) and Western Kentucky University RCAP I (14-8056)
Publication examples: Gani et al., 2024, Journal of African earth Sciences (INVITED) ; Gani et al., 2023, Journal of African earth Sciences; Bowden et al., 2022, Geological Journal; Gani and Gani, 2011, Nature Communication; Gani and Gani 2008, Geotimes; Gani et al., 2007, GSA Today (COVER ARTICLE).; Gani and Abdelsalam, 2006, JAES. See Publications list
Tectonic Geomorphology of the Ethiopian Plateau, East Africa
Funded by: National Science Foundation Tectonic Geomorphology of the Ethiopian Plateau, East Africa
Publications: Gani and Neupani, 2018, Geological Journal; Gani 2015, AJGSee Publications list
Structural, stratigraphic and environmental investigations in East Africa
Funded by: National Science Foundation Structural, stratigraphic and environmental investigations in East Africa
Publication: Gani et al., 2009, Geological Journal.See Publications list
Zircon U-Pb Geochronology of the basement rocks on the Ethiopian Plateau, East Africa
Funded by: Partially ACS-PRFZircon U-Pb Geochronology of the basement rocks on the Ethiopian Plateau, East Africa
Publication: Bowden et al., 2020 Precambrian Research.See Publications list
Tectonic Geomorphology of the Fold and Thrust Belt of the Bengal Basin
Funding: Partial funding from WKU RCAP GrantTectonic Geomorphology of the Fold and Thrust Belt of the Bengal Basin
Publication: Gani and Shrestha, 2023, Geological Journal.See Publications list
Geochronology and petrography of the Ethiopian Plateau volcanic rocks, East African Rift system: An environmental perspective
Funded by: Board of Regent Louisiana (LEQSF(2010-13)-RD-A-17) National Science Foundation and WKU FUSEGeochronology and petrography of the Ethiopian Plateau volcanic rocks, East African Rift system: An environmental perspective
Quantifying Land Subsidence from InSAR Data Analysis, Bangladesh
Funding: Partial support from WKU RCAP GrantQuantifying Land Subsidence from InSAR Data Analysis, Bangladesh
Detrital thermochronology, petrography, and quantitative geomorphology, Nepalese Himalaya
Funded by: WKU RCAP I (14-8055)Detrital thermochronology, petrography, and quantitative geomorphology, Nepalese Himalaya
Publication Example: Bhattarai and Gani, 2021. Journal of Mountain Sciences.See Publications list
Muti-spectral remote sensing analysis and machine learning for critical mineral investigation, California
Funded by: WKU RCAP I grantMuti-spectral remote sensing analysis and machine learning for critical mineral investigation, California
Geologic mapping of lithology and structures in the Olmstead Quadrangle in Kentucky from integrated multi-sensor remote sensing spectral image analysis, machine learning, and field investigation
Funded by: USGS EDMAP (G23AS00051) Geologic mapping of lithology and structures in the Olmstead Quadrangle in Kentucky from integrated multi-sensor remote sensing spectral image analysis, machine learning, and field investigation
Detailed Geologic Mapping of the complex structures and bedrock outcrops, 7.5’ McDaniels Quadrangle, Rough Creek Graben, Kentucky
Funded by: USGS EDMAP (G20AC00135) Detailed Geologic Mapping of the complex structures and bedrock outcrops, 7.5’ McDaniels Quadrangle, Rough Creek Graben, Kentucky
Mesoscale structural analysis within the ancient graben-system in central North America
Funded by: WKU FUSE Mesoscale structural analysis within the ancient graben-system in central North America
Publication Example: Gani et al., 2021. Results in Geophysical Sciences.See Publications list
Tectonic Activity Inventory using geomorphic indices in a karst landscape, Kentucky
Funded by: WKU RCAP grant, NSF KY EPSCoR grantTectonic Activity Inventory using geomorphic indices in a karst landscape, Kentucky
Petrography, provenance, river geomorphic analysis, and modeling to investigate deformation and neotectonic activity in the eastern Fold and Thrust Belt of the Bengal Basin
Petrography, provenance, river geomorphic analysis, and modeling to investigate deformation and neotectonic activity in the eastern Fold and Thrust Belt of the Bengal Basin
Understanding tectonic processes from the spatial distribution patterns of the geologic structures on Mars
Understanding tectonic processes from the spatial distribution patterns of the geologic structures on Mars
Geomorphic proxy analysis of recent rivers, coastal Louisiana
Funded by: WKU RCAP grantGeomorphic proxy analysis of recent rivers, coastal Louisiana
Past collaborative research
Past collaborative research
Collaborative Research: Shallow-marine and fluvial reservoir analog, Utah (Virtual outcrop models for complex sand body geometry)
Collaborative Research: Shallow-marine and fluvial reservoir analog, Utah (Virtual outcrop models for complex sand body geometry)
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