
John Ezell
Assistant Clinical Professor, Geology
301B Hilbun Hall
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Dr. John Ezell is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University (MSU). He obtained his PhD in 2016 in Geology. His research background includes hydrology, biogeochemistry, and karst. He has conducted research at field sites in several southeastern US states, the Gulf of Mexico, and The Bahamas. Dr. Ezell’s research projects have included herbicide research, measuring and modeling geochemical responses to hypoxia in bay waters, geochemical changes in karst springs during spring reversals, and tidal influences on the biogeochemistry of Bahamian blueholes, and karst landscape evolution. He has taught geoscience courses for more than a decade and is currently working on improving distance learning course structures.
Education
M.S., Mississippi State University, Department of Geosciences, 2008-2010
- The sediment and water column biogeochemistry of Weeks Bay during bottom water hypoxic and normoxic events
B.S., Mississippi State University, Department of Geosciences, 2003-2008
B.S., Mississippi State University, Department of Forestry, 2003-2008
Experience
Graduate Student – taught a variety of labs and lectures
Research Lab Coordinator
Research Interests
Teaching Areas
GG 1111 Earth Science Lab
GG 1121 Survey of Earth Science II
GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources
GG 8133 Rocks and Minerals
GG 8613 Hydrology
GG 8400 Field Methods
Honors/Professional Activities
UF OGMP Supplemental Retention Scholarship 2015
Awarded GSA funding 2012
Member of lab group receiving a Science Award from the National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section 2012
Awarded NOAA NEERS Fellowship 2009
Awarded GSA funding 2009
GIS Certificate 2008
Member of:
Zi Sigma Pi
Geological Society of America
Geochemical Society Member