Brian K. Meyer
Sr. Lecturer Geosciences- Education
Ph.D., Chemistry (Geology Concentration), 2013. Georgia State University
M.S., Geology, 2001. Georgia State University
B.S., Geology, 1986. Georgia Southern University
- Specializations
Hydrogeology: Anthropogenic modifications to aquifer systems in urban and rural settings; contaminant fate and transport; aquifer characterization and investigations; aquifer restoration and remediation; groundwater and surface water interactions; coastal hydrogeology.
- Biography
Licensures
State of Florida: Professional Geologist (PG#1698)
State of Georgia: Professional Geologist (PG#0823)Certifications
40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3), Weston Solutions (1988)
8-Hour Hazardous Waste Refresher Course, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8), Weston Solutions (2011)
Bloodborne Pathogens Training, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030, Weston Solutions (2011)
8-Hour HAZWOPER Managers and Supervisors Course, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4), Weston Solutions (1990)
Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping for Environmental Professionals, in accordance with 40 CFR 265.16, (2007)Courses Taught
Sedimentary Environments and Stratigraphy (GEO 4006/6006)
Introduction to Hydrogeology (GEOL 4007/6007)
Environmental Geology (GEOL 4017/6017)
Natural Environments of Georgia (GEOG 4050/6050)
Terrestrial Sediments (GEO 4023/6023)
Field School in Geography (GEOG 4550/6550)
Advanced Field Camp (GEOL 4121/6121)
Introductory Geology I (GEO 1121)
Introductory Geology II (GEO 1122)
Geological Resources and the Environment (GEOL 2001)
Introduction to Landforms, Physical Geography (GEOG 1113)
- Publications
Rich, F.J., Vance, R.K., Reichard, J.S., and Meyer, B.K., (2018). Stratigraphy, palynology, and paleoecology of the Central Depression, St. Catherines Island, Georgia, USA. Southeastern Geology, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 97-120.
Braun, E.C., Meyer, B.K., Deocampo, D.M., and Kiage, L.M., (2017). A 3000 yr Paleostorm Record from St. Catherines Island, Georgia. Journal of Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2017.05.021.
Meyer, B.K., Vance, R.K., Bishop, G.A., and Dai, D., (2016). Shoreline Dynamics and Environmental Change Under the Modern Marine Transgression: St. Catherines Island, Georgia, USA. Environmental Earth Sciences, 75:36; DOI 10.1007/s12665-015-4780-1.
Meyer B.K., Vance R.K., Bishop G.A., Deocampo D.M. (2015). Origin and Dynamics of Nearshore Wetlands: Central Georgia Bight, USA. Wetlands 35:247–261
Reichard, J.S., Nelson, B.R., Meyer, B.K., and Vance, R.K. (2014). Evidence for Saltwater Intrusion in the Upper Floridan Aquifer on St. Catherines Island, Georgia. Southeastern Geology, Volume 50, No. 3, May 2014, p. 109-122.
Rich, F.J., Newsom, L.A., Meyer, B.K., and Vance, R.K. (2014). Radiocarbon Dates and the Genesis of Phytogenic Near-shore Sediments on St. Catherines Island, Georgia. Environmental Earth Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 8, pp 2985-2997.
Bishop, G.A., Meyer B.K., R.K. Vance, and F.J. Rich (2011). Geoarchaeological Research at St. Catherines Island, Georgia: Defining the Geological Foundations. The American Museum of Natural History, Anthropological Papers, No. 94.
Vance, R.K., Bishop, G.A., Rich, F.J., Meyer B.K., and Camann, E.J. (2011). Application of Ground Penetrating Radar to Investigations of the Stratigraphy, Structure and Hydrology of St. Catherines Island. The American Museum of Natural History, Anthropological Papers, No. 94.
Bishop, G.A., D.H. Thomas, M.C. Sanger, Meyer B.K., R.K. Vance, R.K. Booth, F.J. Rich, D.B. Potter, and T. Keith-Lucas (2011). Vibracores and Vibracore Transects Constraining the Geological and Cultural History of St. Catherines Island, Georgia. The American Museum of Natural History, Anthropological Papers, No. 94.
Bishop, G.A., Pirkle, F.L., Meyer, B.K. and Pirkle, W. (2011). The Foundation for Sea Turtle Geoarchaeology and Zooarchaeology: Morphology of Recent and Ancient Sea Turtle Nests, Catherines Island, Georgia, and Cretaceous Fox Hills Sandstone, Elbert County, Colorado: The foundation for Sea Turtle Geoarchaeology and Zooarchaeology. The American Museum of Natural History, Anthropological Papers, No. 94.
Bishop, G.A., and Meyer, B.K. (2011). Sea Turtle Habitat Deterioration on St. Catherines Island, Georgia: Defining the Modern Transgression. The American Museum of Natural History, Anthropological Papers, No. 94.
Bishop, G.A., Thomas, D.H. and Meyer, B.K. (2011). Modeling Indigenous Hunting and Harvesting of Sea Turtles and Their Eggs on the Georgia Coast. The American Museum of Natural History, Anthropological Papers, No. 94.
Bishop, G.A., Vance, R.K., Rich, F.J., Meyer, B.K., Davis, E.J., Hayes, R.H. and Marsh, N.B., (2009). Evolution of Geology Field Education for K–12 Teachers from Field Education for Geology Majors at Georgia Southern University: Historical Perspectives and Modern Approaches. In S.J. Whitmeyer, D.W. Mogk, and E.J. Pyle, eds. Field Geology Education: Historical Perspectives and Modern Approaches. Geological Society of America Special Paper 461, p. 223–251.
Bishop, G.A., Hayes, R.H., Meyer, B.K., Rollins, H.E., Rich, F.J., Thomas, D.H., and Vance R.K. (2007). Transgressive Barrier Island Features of St. Catherines Island, Georgia, In Rich F.J. (ed), Fieldtrips of the 2007 Annual Meeting, Southeastern Section, Geological Society of America. Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA), p. 39-85.