https://dev.oceanexpert.org/expert/39972

ORCID : 0000-0002-7884-6204
ResearcherID : M-5109-2018

Ph.D. Geology: emphasis Geochronology (Luminescence Dating)

Teaching/Education
Research
Data Management
Institutional Management
Extension Services (Public Awareness)

Limnology
Marine Geology, Geophysics
Physical Oceanography
Research Support Services

I am a geologist & geochronologist specialized in sedimentology, surface processes, coastal geology, marine hazards & geoarchaeology. My major research interests are framed within the lacustrine, coastal and marine realms, with focus towards palaeoenvironmental reconstruction & event chronology (natural hazards). I am particularly interested in developing new proxies using luminescence as novel applications for palaeoseismology & event stratigraphy, coastal morpho-dynamics, source-to-sink processes, & provenance studies. I have particular interest in identifying and characterizing tsunami deposits (Tsunami Geology).

Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia
North Pacific Ocean

Field surveying (theodolite and total station)

Field mapping & Orienteering

Field profiling

Global Positioning Systems

Vibra- and Percussion- Sediment Coring (land; raft/boat; underwater)

Surface Sediment Sampling (land & underwater)

Grab-, box-corer and freeze-corer sampling

Ground Penetrating Radar

NAA & ICPMS isotopic analyses

RISØ TL-OSL Reader & accessories

SUERC Portable OSL Reader & accessories

Multi-Sensor Core-Logger (MSCL) operation & analysis

Design, Construction & Set-Up of Luminescence Dating Laboratories, Sedimentology & Petrophysics laboratories

Operation & Management of Luminescence Dating Laboratories, Sedimentology & Petrophysics laboratories

Radiation Dosimetry & Protection (radioactive source handling)

Gamma & Beta Spectrometry

Preparation & processing of samples for OSL, TL & ESR

Special sampling for Optical Dating (OSL & TL) & ESR

137Cs Dating & Sampling

210Pb Dating & Sampling

14C Sampling

Field & laboratory sediment peels

Sediment Core X-ray

Sediment Petrophysical Properties

Granulometry: Sieving, Pipette, Laser Diffraction

Various laboratory sedimentological techniques

Various laboratory petrophysical techniques

Skipper

Skin-Diver

Advanced Level Scuba Diver in Open Water

Paraglider

Craftsmanship, mechanics & tool-handling

First Aid – CPR

Photography

Underwater caisson archaeological excavation

English
Spanish
French
Portuguese (understands Italian)

Google Scholar
ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gloria_Lopez10

https://maritime.haifa.ac.il/dr-gloria-i-lopez/

I have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. I excel in terms of organization, multi-tasking, reliability, and self-driven capabilities as well as resourcefulness, not only in the office but also in the laboratory and most especially out in the field. I am a person eager to learn and meet new challenges by applying all the breadth of knowledge I possess or by acquiring new knowledge. I am a hardworking, responsible professional who is effective as both an independent worker and a team member. I commend collaboration and most encourage it.