HR job title
- Retired Professor
- Contact Info
- 1 979 845 7141
Tchakerian, Vatche Professor
Positions
- Professor, Geography, College of Arts and Sciences
Desert Geomorphology: Sand dune processes and dynamics
Mineral aerosols and desert dust
Aeolian palaeoenvironments
Alluvial fan processes and modeling
Stone pavements
Coastal Geomorphology: Nearshore sedimentation
Coastal dune processes and management
Landscape ecology and geomorphology
Quaternary Environments: Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico
Mineral aerosols and desert dust
Aeolian palaeoenvironments
Alluvial fan processes and modeling
Stone pavements
Coastal Geomorphology: Nearshore sedimentation
Coastal dune processes and management
Landscape ecology and geomorphology
Quaternary Environments: Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico
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Overview
Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Barrineau, P., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(2022).
Geomorphology and dynamics of a coastal transgressive dune system, central California. Physical Geography.
43(1), 122-144.
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DeChant, L., Pease, P., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(2021).
Alluvial fan morphology: A self-similar free boundary problem description. Geomorphology.
375, 107532-107532.
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Pease, P., & Tchakerian, V.
(2014).
Source provenance of carbonate grains in the Wahiba Sand Sea, Oman, using a new LIBS method. Aeolian Research.
15, 203-216.
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(2009).
A Grain of Sand: Natures Secret Wonders, Gary Greenberg, Voyageur Press, 2008, 112 pages. Aeolian Research.
1(1-2), 93-93.
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(2009).
Sand: The Never-Ending Story, Michael Welland, University of California Press, 2009, 343 pages. Aeolian Research.
1(1-2), 91-91.
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Lancaster, N., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(2003).
Late Quaternary eolian dynamics, Mojave Desert, California. Special Papers.
368, 231-249.
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Tchakerian, V. P., & Lancaster, N.
(2002).
Late Quaternary arid/humid cycles in the Mojave Desert and western Great Basin of North America. Quaternary Science Reviews: the international multidisciplinary research and review journal.
21(7), 799-810.
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Pease, P. P., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(2002).
Composition and sources of sand in the Wahiba Sand Sea, Sultanate of Oman. Annals of the Association of American Geographers.
92(3), 416-434.
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Pease, P. P., Bierly, G. D., Tchakerian, V. P., & Tindale, N. W.
(1999).
Mineralogical characterization and transport pathways of dune sand using Landsat TM data, Wahiba Sand Sea, Sultanate of Oman. 29(3-4), 235-249.
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De Chant, L. J., Pease, P. P., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(1999).
Modelling alluvial fan morphology. EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS.
24(7), 641-652.
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Lancaster, N., & Tchakerian, V. P
(1996).
Geomorphology and sediments of sand ramps in the Mojave Desert. Geomorphology.
17(1-3 SPEC. ISS.), 151-165.
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Lancaster, N., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(1996).
Geomorphology and sediments of sand ramps in the Mojave Desert. Geomorphology.
17(1-3), 151-165.
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Lee, J. A., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(1995).
Magnitude and frequency of blowing dust on the Southern High Plains of the United States, 1947-1989. Annals of the Association of American Geographers.
85(4), 684-693.
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TCHAKERIAN, V. P
(1994).
GEOMORPHOLOGY AND QUATERNARY GEOLOGY. GEOTIMES.
39(2), 12-12.
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BEDNARZ, R. S., TCHAKERIAN, V. P., & GIARDINO, J. R.
(1993).
INCORPORATING PHYSICAL-GEOGRAPHY INTO THE GUIDELINES MOVEMENT THEME. JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY.
92(1), 35-40.
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TCHAKERIAN, V. P.
(1991).
LATE QUATERNARY AEOLIAN GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE DALE LAKE SAND SHEET, SOUTHERN MOJAVE-DESERT, CALIFORNIA. Physical Geography.
12(4), 347-369.
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Barrineau, P., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(2022).
Geomorphology and dynamics of a coastal transgressive dune system, central California. Physical Geography.
43(1), 122-144.
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chapter
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(2015).
HYDROLOGY, FLOODS AND DROUGHTS | Deserts and Desertification. Pyle, J., & Zhang, F. (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences.
(pp. 185-192).
Elsevier.
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Tchakerian, V., & Pease, P.
(2015).
The Critical Zone in Desert Environments. Developments in Earth Surface Processes.
Developments in Earth Surface Processes.
(pp. 449-472).
Elsevier.
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(2009).
Palaeoclimatic Interpretations From Desert Dunes and Sediments. Geomorphology of Desert Environments.
(pp. 757-772).
Springer Nature.
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(1999).
Dune Palaeoenvironments. Goudie, A. S., Livingstone, I., & Stokes, S. (Eds.),
Aeolian environments, sediments, and landforms.
John Wiley & Sons Inc.
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Zimbelman, J. R., Williams, S. H., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(1995).
Sand Transport Paths in the Mojave Desert, Southwestern United States. Tchakerian, V. P. (Eds.),
Desert Aeolian Processes.
(pp. 101-129).
Springer Nature.
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(1995).
The Resurgence of Aeolian Geomorphology. Tchakerian, V. P. (Eds.),
Desert Aeolian Processes.
(pp. 1-10).
Springer Nature.
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(1994).
Palaeoclimatic Interpretations from Desert Dunes and Sediments. Abrahams, A. D., & Parsons, A. J. (Eds.),
Geomorphology of Desert Environments.
(pp. 631-643).
Springer Nature.
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Tchakerian, V. P.
(2015).
HYDROLOGY, FLOODS AND DROUGHTS | Deserts and Desertification. Pyle, J., & Zhang, F. (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences.
(pp. 185-192).
Elsevier.
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conference paper
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Pease, P. P., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(2003).
Geochemistry of sediments from Quaternary sand ramps in the southeastern Mojave Desert, California. Quaternary International.
19-29.
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Pease, P. P., Tchakerian, V. P., & Tindale, N. W.
(1998).
Aerosols over the Arabian Sea: geochemistry and source areas for aeolian desert dust. Journal of Arid Environments.
477-496.
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RENDELL, H. M., LANCASTER, N., & TCHAKERIAN, V. P.
(1994).
LUMINESCENCE DATING OF LATE QUATERNARY AEOLIAN DEPOSITS AT DALE LAKE AND CRONESE MOUNTAINS, MOJAVE DESERT, CALIFORNIA. Quaternary Science Reviews: the international multidisciplinary research and review journal.
417-422.
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Pease, P. P., & Tchakerian, V. P.
(2003).
Geochemistry of sediments from Quaternary sand ramps in the southeastern Mojave Desert, California. Quaternary International.
19-29.
editor of
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book
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Tchakerian, V. P
(2012).
Desert Aeolian Processes
Tchakerian, V. P. (Eds.),
Springer Science & Business Media.
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Tchakerian, V. P
(2012).
Desert Aeolian Processes
Tchakerian, V. P. (Eds.),
Springer Science & Business Media.
Teaching
teaching activities
- GEOG213 Planet Earth Lab Instructor
- GEOG320 The Middle East Instructor
- GEOG331 Geomorphology Instructor
- GEOG400 Arid Lands Geomorphlgy Instructor
- GEOG484 Internship Instructor
- GEOG484 Internship Instructor
- GEOG485 Directed Studies Instructor
- GEOG491 Research Instructor
- GEOG685 Directed Studies Instructor
- GEOG691 Research Instructor
- GEOG691 Research Instructor
- GEOS101 Intro To Geosciences Instructor
- GEOS105 Intro Environ Geoscience Instructor
- GEOS491 Research Instructor
- INTS485 Directed Studies Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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El-Sobky, Hesham Farouk (2009-05). Remote sensing studies and morphotectonic investigations in an arid rift setting, Baja California, Mexico.
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Given, Jeffrey Lyle (2004-09). Geomorphology and morphometric characteristics of alluvial fans, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and adjacent areas, west Texas and New Mexico.
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Harmon, Courtney Michelle (2009-05). Desert pavement morphology and dynamics, Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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Ryu, Wansang (2012-12). A Typology of Foredune Textures: Sand Patches and Climate Controls.
Background
education and training
awards and honors
- The Dean's Award for Faculty Administrative Service, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2013
- Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2002
- Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 1994
- Montague Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Scholar, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 1993
Contact
first name
- Vatche
has last name
- Tchakerian
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Geography
3147 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3147
USA
Other
- v-tchakerian@tamu.edu