Lance D. Yarbrough,P.E.
Associate Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering
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He has more than 25 years of experience in engineering geology, environmental remedial design, and construction. He was the Principal Engineer at a geotechnical/technology startup company in Vicksburg, Mississippi and managed a US Army Corps validated soil testing laboratory. He has served as an expert witness in arbitration, state and federal civil courts on topics ranging from fluvial geomorphology affecting land boundaries to subsurface conditions and foundation design/construction at large port facilities. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in five states including Mississippi and is also a registered professional geologist (by exam) in the State of Mississippi.
Contact
Office Location
Department of Geology & Geological Engineering
118C Carrier Hall
University, MS
Email
ldyarbro@olemiss.edu
Phone
662-915-7498
Research Interests
Research focuses on the application of GeoAI to improve remote sensing and geology applications. By integrating machine learning and artificial intelligence with geospatial data, Dr. Yarbrough enhances the analysis and modeling of Earth's systems. In the field of remote sensing, he uses GeoAI to downscale satellite data, such as GRACE, for more accurate assessments of groundwater and total water storage in aquifer systems. In geology, GeoAI is applied to lithologic modeling, providing improved insights into subsurface structures. His work advances environmental monitoring, resource management, and predictive modeling in the geosciences and engineering.
