Geologist, Appalachian Landslide Consultants

Philip Prince is a geologist with Appalachian Landslide Consultants, PLLC, and the Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Philip attended Furman University, where he completed a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences in 2004. Following two years of work in environmental consulting in Greenville, Philip began doctoral studies at Virginia Tech in 2006, completing a Ph.D. in Geosciences in 2011. He remains an adjunct professor with the Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences, supporting research activities within Appalachia and beyond. The Appalachian Mountains have remained Philip’s academic and professional focus throughout his career. He uses a combination of field-based studies and high-resolution remote sensing to improve understanding of the underlying structure of the Appalachian range and how its landscapes evolve under extreme weather conditions. Philip’s science communication work in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has been featured on PBS’s Nova and several national and local news outlets. Outside of the workplace, Philip has explored the Appalachians extensively as an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and avid whitewater paddler.