Dr. Zeshan Ismat
Professor of Geosciences
(Structural Geology, Tectonics)
Franklin & Marshall College
(since 2002)
Research Vision
Applying structural geology to understand Earth's processes and support sustainable water resources.
Email: zeshan.ismat@fandm.edu
Why mountains?
Mountains are more than spectacular landscapes — they are geographic boundaries that shape Earth's geology, freshwater resources, biodiversity, cultures, and human history. Understanding these connections lies at the heart of my research.
Research Themes
Mountain building and upper-crustal deformation
Fracture mechanics, cataclastic flow & fractured-rock hydrogeology
Groundwater, water security, and climate resilience
Community-based and interdisciplinary Earth science
Education
Ph.D. 2002 Structural Geology, University of Rochester, Advisor: Dr. Gautam Mitra
B.S. 1996 Environmental Science, (Arabic Minor), University of Rochester