About

Julia Cisneros, PhD

Julia Cisneros is a geologist and Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech. She received her Doctoral degree in Geology from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Science in Geology degree from Texas A&M University . Her research seeks to identify the key mechanisms driving bedform formation and evolution across different environments. This is driven by her curiosity in how surface processes shape bedforms and how this can be used to excavate clues about the formative conditions of inaccessible and ancient environments.

Julia and her favorite boy, Nugget.
Julia and her favorite boy, Nugget.