Scott D. Peckham

Scott D. Peckham is a Researcher at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is also CEO and founder of Rivix, LLC, developing geospatial analysis software like RiverTools. His work focuses on physically-based mathematical modeling of watershed-scale hydrologic systems, source-to-sink sediment transport, and computational methods for earth surface processes.

• Education:
  • PhD in Geophysics (1995), University of Colorado Boulder
  • MS in Mathematics (1989), Oregon State University
  • BS in Physics (1987), Oregon State University
  • BS in Engineering Physics (1987), Oregon State University

Scott has developed open-source earth surface process models including TopoFlow and Erode. His research spans hydrology, geomorphology, differential geometry, and cyberinfrastructure, with a focus on component-based modeling and efficient computational algorithms. His recent publications highlight work in model interoperability, AI integration, and earth system prediction frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• NASA Global Change Student Fellow (1990-1993)
• National Research Council Research Associate (1995-1998)