Emeritus Professors
Vladimir Aizen
Professor Emeritus
Research: Alpine Glaciology, Alpine Hydrology, Alpine Climatology
Leslie Baker
Professor Emeritus
Research: Geochemistry, Soil Science, Planetary Geology
John Bush
Professor Emeritus
Valerie Chamberlain
Professor Emeritus
Dennis Geist
Professor Emeritus
Mickey Gunter
University Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Research: Mineralogy, Optical Mineralogy
Harley Johansen
Professor Emeritus
In loving memory of Dr. Johansen’s over 20 years of research experience in Nordic countries, eastern Europe and Russia, based on four Fulbright fellowships and grants from NSF and other sources.
James Osiensky
Professor Emeritus
Gundars Rudzitis
Professor Emeritus
Research Interests: Environmental/Resource Policy, Migration and Regional Development, American West, Baltic Countries
Robert "Bob" Smith
Professor Emeritus
McClure 409
208-885-2560
Research/Focus Areas: Aqueous biogeochemistry, Groundwater contamination remediation, Nuclear waste disposal and management, Geological Carbon Sequestration, Geothermal Energy
Kenneth F. Sprenke
Professor Emeritus
Research: Geophysics, Environmental and Planetary Science