Dr. Jennifer A Roberts

Jennifer Roberts
  • Professor
  • Vice Provost for Graduate Studies
  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • Geology

Contact Info

Office Phone:
785-864-1960
Department Phone:
785-864-4974
Fax:
785-864-5276
Slawson Hall, room #170 C
Strong Hall, room #213
University of Kansas
1414 Naismith Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66045

Education —

B.S., Trinity University, 1995, San Antonio, TX
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2000

Research —

My research program focuses broadly on microbe:mineral interactions and the geological and ecological implications of these interactions in subsurface environments. My program currently has three separate but interrelated thrusts—microbial attachment to mineral surfaces; nutrient-driven microbial silicate weathering, and low temperature-dolomite precipitation.

Teaching —

I teach introductory geology, geomicrobiology, ethics and a range of specialty courses in at the intersection of energy and environment.