University of South Florida

Telephone (813) 974-4932
Office Location: NES 216
gtobin@cas.usf.edu

EDUCATION

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate:

GEO 3013	Introduction to Physical Geography
GEO 4280C	Hydrology
GEO 4340	Natural Hazards
MET 4010C	Meteorology

Graduate:

GEO 5347	Advanced Natural Hazards
GEO 6115	Advanced Field Techniques
GEO 6286	Advanced Water Resources

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Natural hazards (especially floods, volcanoes, hurricanes)

Water resources management and policy

Environmental contamination

Dr. Graham Tobin is Professor of Geography at the University of South Florida. His research specialties include natural hazards (especially floods, volcanoes and hurricanes), water resources management and policy, and environmental contamination. He has published several books, monographs, and book chapters; numerous refereed articles, proceedings, technical reports, working papers, and book reviews; and he has received over $1 million in grant funding. He has been Department Chair at two universities, has served on many committees at the national, university, college, and department levels; he has held office in various professional organizations, and is Co-Executive Director of the Applied Geography Conferences. He was awarded the Research Honors Award from the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers. His current research activities are concerned with evacuation strategies and health problems associated with volcanic eruptions, socio-economic and environmental impacts of flooding and hurricanes, and pollution reduction strategies in urban areas.

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