Andrew Collins
Andrew Collins is a Physical Scientist in the New England Water Science Center.
Andrew uses numerical models, remote sensing, geophysical data, and field observations to support a wide variety of water resource investigations. Before coming to the New England Water Science Center, he worked as a geologist in the Geologic Hazards Science Center. Andrew’s diverse background includes experience in geologic hazards, geospatial systems, lidar production and applications, and environmental hydrogeology.
Professional Experience
Physical Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey, New England Water Science Center, 2023 to Present
Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, 2022 to 2023
Topobathymetric Lidar Production Manager, Dewberry, Denver, CO, 2019 to 2022
Physical Science Technician, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, AK, 2018
Senior Geologist, Haley & Aldrich, Cleveland, OH, 2016 to 2018
Guest Scientist, Denali National Park & Preserve, 2014 to 2015
Research Assistant, Polar Earth Observing Network (POLENET), Columbus, OH and Antarctica, 2012 to 2015
Education and Certifications
M.S. Geological Sciences, Ohio State University, 2015
B.A. Geology, College of Wooster, 2012
Affiliations and Memberships*
Geological Society of America, 2011 to Present
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2018 to Present
American Geophysical Union, 2022 to Present
Science and Products
Hypothetical landslide failure extents for hazard assessment, Barry Arm, western Prince William Sound, Alaska
Simulated inundation extent and depth in Harriman Fjord and Barry Arm, western Prince William Sound, Alaska, resulting from the hypothetical rapid motion of landslides into Barry Arm Fjord, Prince William Sound, Alaska
Using the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio method to estimate thickness of the Barry Arm landslide, Prince William Sound, Alaska
digger: A python package for D-Claw model inputs
Science and Products
Hypothetical landslide failure extents for hazard assessment, Barry Arm, western Prince William Sound, Alaska
Simulated inundation extent and depth in Harriman Fjord and Barry Arm, western Prince William Sound, Alaska, resulting from the hypothetical rapid motion of landslides into Barry Arm Fjord, Prince William Sound, Alaska
Using the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio method to estimate thickness of the Barry Arm landslide, Prince William Sound, Alaska
digger: A python package for D-Claw model inputs
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government