Dr. Andrew Kozlowski

Curator of Quaternary Landscape Materials
andrew.kozlowski@nysed.gov
518-486-2012

My research focuses on geologic mapping of sediments deposited and landforms created during the Pleistocene epoch (2.6 million - 11,700 years ago), the most recent time that episodes of global cooling, or ice ages, took place. Much of the world's temperate zones were alternately covered by glaciers during cool periods and uncovered during the warmer interglacial periods when the glaciers retreated.

I utilize field mapping, exploratory drilling and coring, geophysical methods and age dating (geochronology) to better understanding of three-dimensional geologic frameworks of glacial deposits and reconstruct former positions and locations of glaciers in New York State. It is my long term research goal to provide better understanding and resolution of glacial stratigraphy and glacial chronology in New York State and the Great Lakes Region.

My work directing the geologic mapping program in the State Museum and Quaternary research helps to address societal and land use issues for example geologic hazards such as landslides, water quality & resources, and aggregate resources, etc. most of which are the direct result of repeated glaciations.

My Research Project (new)

Publications

2013

A. Kozlowski, A. Kehew, J. Esch, S. Ewald 2013, On the Origin of Tunnel Valleys of the Saginaw Lobe of the Laurentide Ice Sheet; Michigan, USA, Boreas 42, 442-462. 10.1111/j.1502-3885.2012.00295.x
Kehew, A., Kozlowski, A., Bird, B., Esch, J., 2013. Contrasting Terrains of the Lake Michigan and Saginaw Lobes of the Laurentide Ice Sheet in Southern Michigan;, in: Gillespie, R. (Ed.), Insights into the Michigan Basin Salt Deposits, Impact Structure, Youngest Basin Bedrock, Glacial Geomorphology, Dune Complexes and Coastal Bluff Stability. Geological Society of America, Boulder, Colorado, pp. 15-36.

2012

A. Kozlowski, M. Gentoso, E. Evenson, K. Kodama, N. Iverson, R. Alley, C. Berti 2012, Exploring Till Bed Kinematics Using AMS Magnetic Fabrics and Pebble Fabrics: The Weedsport Drumlin Field, New York State, USA, Boreas 41, 31-41. 10.1111/j.1502-3885.2011.00221.x
A. Kozlowski, R. Feranec 2012, New AMS Radiocarbon Dates from Late Pleistocene Mastodons and Mammoths in New York State, USA, Radiocarbon 54, 275-279. 10.2458/azu_js_rc.v54i2.16009
A. Kozlowski, A. Kehew, J. Esch, S. Ewald 2012, Glacial landsystems and dynamics of the Saginaw Lobe of the Laurentide Ice Sheet, Michigan, USA, Quaternary International 260, 21-31. 10.1016/j.quaint.2011.07.021

2011

A. Kozlowski, B. Bird 2011, Surficial Geology of the Victory Quadrangle, New York. Map & Chart Series
A. Kozlowski, B. Bird 2011, Surficial Geology of the Montezuma Quadrangle, New York. Map and Chart Series
A. Kozlowski, B. Bird 2011, Surficial Geology of the Savannah Quadrangle, New York. Map and Chart Series
A. Kozlowski, B. Bird 2011, Surficial Geology of the Unionville Quadrangle, New York. Map & Chart Series 75

2010

Bradley, J., Younge, M.H., Kozlowski, A., 2010. The Sundler Sites: Reconstructing the Late Pleistocene Landscape and its People in the Capital Region of New York, in: Drooker, P., Hart, J. (Eds.), Soldiers, Cities, and Landscapes: Papers in Honor of Charles L. Fisher. The University of the State of New York, Albany, New York, pp. 213-224.