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Mission and Vision

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The mission of MMRI remains to provide the public and private sectors the expertise needed to make responsible decisions regarding Mississippi’s and the nation’s natural resources and environmental well-being. This is accomplished by conducting research that is relevant to society and educating...

Equipment

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Geophysical Ground Penetrating Radar: Mala GX (Ground Explorer) ground penetrating radar system with 450, 160, and 80 MHz antennae, with integrated differential GPS receivers. System includes a Rough Terrain Cart, a road cart (for roads and highways). The 450 and 160 MHz antenna use a proprietary GX...

Research

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Luminescence and Radiocarbon data for: Geologic map of the Big Levels Quadrangle, Virginia

Publication: Government Report

Mahan, S.A., E.T. Krolczyk, M.W. Carter, and R.C. Counts. 2025. “Luminescence and Radiocarbon Data For: Geologic Map of the Big Levels Quadrangle, Virginia”. U.S. Geological Survey Data Release.

Morphometric Analysis and Geomorphic Indices of Active Tectonics in the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone

Publication: Conference Proceedings

Parajuli, S., R Counts, and A. Bhandari. 2025. “Morphometric Analysis and Geomorphic Indices of Active Tectonics in the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone”. American Geophysical Union Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

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Our Team

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Leonardo Macelloni

Person: Director, Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute & Associate Professor, Geology and Geological Engineering

Dr. Leonardo (Leo) Macelloni assumed the role of Director of the Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute (MMRI) and the Center for Marine Resources and Environmental Technology (CMRET) in August 2024. He transitioned from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he served as Associate Research...

Isabella Watt

Person: Research Associate

Isabella, an Italian native, has resided in Oxford since 1989. A geologist (University of Rome) with a Master's in Hydrogeology (Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland), she dedicates her free time to researching 16th-century Genevan documents.

Thomas Guilment

Person: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Driven by a passion for exploring the mysteries of our oceans and marine wildlife, Dr. Thomas Guilment specializes in signal and image processing, underwater acoustics (both passive and active), and artificial intelligence. He develops advanced analytical tools and methodologies for interpreting...