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Stephanie Rogers is an Assistant Professor of Geosciences at Auburn University's College of Sciences and Mathematics, specializing in geospatial technologies and environmental applications. She leads the GeoIDEA Lab, focusing on GIScience, water quality modeling, and environmental impacts on honey bee colonies. Her research integrates emerging technologies like drones for ecological monitoring and addresses interdisciplinary challenges such as groundwater management and pollution tracking. Education: PhD in Geosciences from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Research Interests: Rogers' work bridges geospatial innovation with real-world problem-solving. Key areas include: GIS-driven environmental monitoring and modeling Drone-based assessment of water quality and algal blooms Groundwater contamination dynamics and public health implications Honey bee colony health through spatial analysis Advising & Grants: Currently mentors two trainees (Bethany Foust and Mallory Jordan) and collaborates on projects funded by environmental agencies. Her grants focus on geospatial data integration for ecological decision-making. Labs/Teams: GeoIDEA Lab coordinates multidisciplinary efforts in environmental geoscience, with active projects in Alabama's Black Belt region and international glacial archaeology initiatives.

• Geospatial Technologies
• Environmental Applications
• Water Quality and Contamination
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David Newburn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His research focuses on environmental and resource economics, particularly land-use regulations for farmland and forest preservation, and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. He develops spatial models to manage urban sprawl and evaluates incentive-based programs for conservation practices. Research Areas: Land-Use Change and Urban Sprawl Water Quality Trading and Conservation Spatial Economic Modeling Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Collaborations: NSF-funded Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) National Center for Smart Growth Chesapeake Bay Program Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Recent Publications: Highlight trends in household behavior, land-use policy effectiveness, and coastal adaptation to climate impacts. Articles span environmental economics, urban ecology, and interdisciplinary sustainability research. Education: B.S., University of Maryland, College Park (1991) Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2002)

• Environmental Economics
• Land Economics
• Water Resource Economics
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Ryan T. Bailey is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. His work focuses on watershed management, groundwater hydrology, and environmental systems, with an emphasis on sustainability and numerical modeling. Education: Ph.D., 2012, Colorado State University – Civil and Environmental Engineering M.S., 2008, University of Guam – Environmental Science B.S., 2006, Brigham Young University – Civil and Environmental Engineering Ryan's research integrates fieldwork, laboratory studies, and advanced numerical modeling to address critical water resource challenges. Key projects include assessing reactive solute transport in agricultural groundwater systems, evaluating impacts of agricultural dry-up scenarios, and developing coupled watershed-groundwater models like SWAT-MODFLOW and SWAT+ with the gwflow module. His work extends to international contexts, particularly in small oceanic islands such as the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Maldives, where he studies groundwater sustainability during droughts and trains local water managers. The Groundwater Resources Lab at Colorado State University, led by Ryan, develops open-source tools for hydrologic modeling, including UZF-RT3D, RT3D-OTIS, and SWAT-Salt. These tools facilitate investigations into nutrient cycling, salinity transport, and best-management practices for pollution remediation. His research bridges environmental engineering, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management. Ryan's contributions include mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, fostering global water security through collaborative projects, and linking watershed and groundwater models to enhance predictive accuracy. His work impacts both academic advancements and practical applications in water-stressed regions.

• Hydrologic Science and Engineering
• Water and International Development
• Water Engineering and Science
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Dr. C. Rhett Jackson serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and holds the John Porter Stevens Distinguished Professorship in Water Resources at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His research focuses on the impacts of land use (forestry, agriculture, urbanization) on water quality and aquatic habitats, with particular emphasis on riparian vegetation, stream temperatures, and hydrological processes. He leads trans-disciplinary projects involving collaborators from environmental engineering, ecology, and geology. Education: PhD in Hydrology (University of Washington), MSE and BSE in Environmental Engineering (Duke University). Affiliations: Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Studies (IRIS), River Basin Center, and Coweeta LTER. Research interests include interflow dynamics, nitrogen cycling in mountain catchments, and the effectiveness of best management practices for nonpoint source pollution. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and has been recognized for his contributions to environmental science through the Distinguished Professor title. Key labs/centers: Water Resources Area, IRIS, and Coweeta LTER. His work bridges basic hydrologic science with applied water resource management, addressing both rural and urban challenges such as bioenergy crop impacts, karst groundwater interactions, and urban stream restoration.

• Water Quality
• Hydrology
• Environmental Engineering
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Aleksey Sheshukov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, College of Engineering. He leads the Watershed Research Group, focusing on hydrological and water-quality modeling at the watershed scale. His work integrates research and extension to support sustainable watershed management in Kansas and the Central Great Plains. Sheshukov earned his Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics/Theoretical Mechanics from Kazan State University, Russia. His professional journey includes academic and research roles at Kazan State Power Engineering University, Chebotarev Research Institute, and the University of Minnesota before joining Kansas State University in 2008. His research centers on physically based modeling of hydrological processes, with a strong emphasis on soil erosion—particularly ephemeral gully erosion—and nonpoint source pollution. He utilizes advanced tools such as SWAT, APEX, GIS, and the Jet Erosion Test (JET) to assess climate and land use impacts on water resources. His group develops innovative models like WINDS and WATER and contributes to the Daily Erosion Project. Sheshukov has been recognized with several honors, including the Big XII Faculty Fellowship Award, ASABE Superior Paper Award, and contributions to nationally awarded watershed plans. He actively mentors graduate students, many of whom have received scholarships and awards at state and national levels. Member, ASABE Technical Committees Member, ASTM Standards Committee Organizer, Regional Workshop on Soil Erodibility and JET (2015) Coordinator, International Workshops on Agricultural Burning (Moscow, 2012) Lead, USDA Scientific Exchange Program on Black Carbon His extension work includes developing watershed assessment plans for 13 HUC-8 watersheds in Kansas and Missouri, engaging stakeholders in conservation efforts, and providing technical guidance on erosion control and water-quality protection. He collaborates widely with researchers across K-State, other universities, and federal agencies such as USDA, NRCS, and USGS.

• Hydrology
• Watershed Modeling
• Soil Erosion
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Marin Elisabeth Skidmore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She also serves as a Gardner Agricultural Policy Fellow and is part of the Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies. Her research bridges agricultural policy, environmental outcomes, and farmer behavior in the US and Brazilian Amazon, with a focus on deforestation, climate change, and water quality. Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2020) M.Sc. in Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Illinois (2016) B.S. in Economics and Statistics, University of Illinois (2014) Research interests include analyzing how market-based and public policies influence agricultural practices and their environmental consequences. She employs econometric methods, big data, and fieldwork, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in Brazil and the US. Recent work addresses dairy farm vulnerability to heat, cattle supply chains in the Amazon, and agricultural intensification’s health impacts. Her research has been published in journals such as Food Policy , Environmental Research Letters , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Collaborative projects emphasize policy evaluation and sustainability, with a focus on Latin American contexts.

• Agricultural economics
• Environmental economics
• Policy impacts
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Bernard A. Engel serves as the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Purdue University's College of Agriculture and holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering. He earned his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from Purdue. His research focuses on soil and water engineering, hydrologic modeling, environmental decision support systems, and the integration of GIS and artificial intelligence. He leads initiatives in sustainable watershed management, precision agriculture, and digital tools for environmental stewardship. Dr. Engel's academic contributions include advancing the USDA Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) model and developing web-based tools like GeoAPEX-P for nonpoint source pollution assessment. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and recipient of the Gilley Academic Leadership Award. His research spans climate change impacts on water resources, flood risk prediction, and invasive species management in China's coastal wetlands. As Dean of the College of Agriculture, he oversees strategic initiatives in food systems, agricultural technology, and interdisciplinary research. His work bridges engineering and agriculture to address global challenges in sustainability, water quality, and environmental resilience. Key collaborations include modeling urban stormwater control, optimizing nutrient management practices, and advancing the water-energy-food nexus framework.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Management
• Soil and Water Conservation
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Dr. Sandra Guzmán is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) . Her work focuses on technology-driven solutions for agricultural water management , particularly in citrus-vegetable production systems across Southeast Florida. She leads the Smart Irrigation and Hydrology Program , emphasizing collaboration with local producers to address water challenges through a bottom-up approach. Research Interests: Guzmán’s program integrates Development of decision support systems for water management Implementation of smart irrigation sensors and devices Application of artificial intelligence for hydrological forecasting Monitoring soil-water-plant interactions Her work spans scales from farm-level irrigation to watershed-level water resource protection , with a specific focus on the Upper Floridan aquifer . Scientific Publications highlight trends in: ET-based irrigation scheduling for Florida crops AI integration in environmental data analysis Improper system design risks (e.g., water pollution, public health threats) Water storage agreements with Florida districts Her articles reflect interdisciplinary collaboration with UF/IFAS researchers and stakeholders.

• Agricultural Water Management
• Smart Irrigation Systems
• Hydrology
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John S Gulliver is a Professor at the University of Minnesota 's College of Science and Engineering , affiliated with the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory . His career spans over 50 years, with 57 projects and 325 research outputs, focusing on stormwater management, hydrology, and environmental engineering. Advisor Award (2019) for academic mentorship Dave Ford Water Resources Award (2013) for Minnesota water stewardship Distinguished Engineer of the Year (2012) Environmental Stewardship Award (2017) for innovative practices Fulbright Scholar (2005) in Chile His research addresses critical water issues including chloride pollution from deicing practices, phosphorus management in stormwater ponds, and climate change adaptation. He leads projects like "Pollution of Surface Waters from Chloride in Groundwater," and "Assessing pond sediment removal for phosphorus management," while collaborating with institutions across the U.S. and Chile. As an expert in stormwater infrastructure, he contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (Clean Water and Climate Action), with a network spanning 6 similar profiles. His work includes 2 datasets on phosphorus dynamics in stormwater systems.

• Stormwater Management
• Hydrology
• Environmental Engineering
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Kevin Farley is a Professor and the Blasland, Bouck and Lee Faculty Chair in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Manhattan College, NY. He holds a PhD from MIT and has extensive experience in water quality modeling, sediment contamination, and toxic chemical bioaccumulation. Education: PhD in Civil-Environmental Engineering, MIT ME and BE in Environmental/Civil Engineering, Manhattan College Research Interests: Focuses on water quality modeling, sediment contamination (e.g., PCBs, dioxins), metal mobilization, and bioaccumulation in the Hudson River and NY-NJ Harbor. His work integrates environmental chemistry, toxicology, and engineering to address real-world contamination challenges. Professional Contributions: Served on scientific advisory panels for EPA, UNEP, and the Hudson River Foundation. Leads the Institute in Water Pollution Control at Manhattan College and teaches courses like Surface Water Quality Modeling and Environmental Fate of Toxic Contaminants. Grants & Funding: Secured over $4M in grants from agencies like EPA, NIH, and the Hudson River Foundation for projects on metal toxicity, PCB fate, and nitrogen load reduction in Long Island Sound. Labs/Teams: Directs the Institute in Water Pollution Control, fostering collaborative research on water quality and sustainable resource management.

• Water Quality Modeling
• Sediment Contamination
• Toxic Chemical Bioaccumulation
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Dr. Levan Elbakidze is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Ph.D. program in Natural Resource Economics at the School of Natural Resources and the Environment within the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University. He also serves as a faculty research associate at the Regional Research Institute and at the Center for Innovation in Gas Research and Utilization at WVU. Dr. Elbakidze earned his BS and MS from the University of Nevada, Reno, and his PhD from Texas A&M University. Prior to joining WVU in 2015, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho (2008-2015), where he received tenure in 2014. At WVU, he earned tenure in 2018 and was promoted to Full Professor in 2022. Dr. Elbakidze's research program primarily focuses on natural resource economics, with particular emphasis on water resource economics, management of invasive species and pests, energy economics, and the application of experimental economics to environmental problems. His work often involves interdisciplinary modeling of complex systems where human and biophysical components interact. He has secured research funding from prestigious sources including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Geologic Survey, and the Nature Conservancy. His research portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges through economic analysis, with recent work spanning water quality issues (including PFAS contamination), agricultural trade impacts on the environment, food safety economics, and the socioeconomic dimensions of energy development. His publications appear in top journals including Water Resources Research, Resource and Energy Economics, and Agricultural and Resource Economics Review. Water Economics and Policy Editor's Choice for 2023 Featured on AGU Science News Editor Highlight (top 2% of publications) As Graduate Coordinator since 2018, Dr. Elbakidze plays a key role in mentoring the next generation of environmental and resource economists. His teaching interests align closely with his research, covering graduate and undergraduate courses in water resources economics, energy economics, environmental economics, and quantitative methods. Dr. Elbakidze's work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical environmental challenges, contributing valuable insights for policymakers addressing complex resource management issues.

• Natural Resource Economics
• Water Resource Economics
• Environmental Economics
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Lauri Green is an Associate Professor at Bloomsburg University in the Department of Biological and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on avian ecology , wetland conservation , and climate change impacts on food webs. She has led projects using Tree Swallows ( Tachycineta bicolor ) to study prey availability, nest thermoregulation, and foraging behavior in artificial vs. natural wetlands. Ph.D. in Biology (UCLA) Postdoctoral work at UCLA, SCCWRP, FAU, and EPA Her research areas span ecosystem dynamics , conservation biology , and ecotoxicology . Recent publications examine nonpoint source nutrient management , shorebird habitat use , and seagrass epiphytes . Key collaborations include Dr. Leslie Clifford (Mansfield University), US Army Corps of Engineers, and Pennsylvania State Parks. Professional Enhancement Grant (2019) Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellowship She actively involves undergraduate and graduate students in research, with projects presented at conferences like the American Ornithological Society and Indiana University of Pennsylvania Scholars Forum . Media coverage includes Pennsylvania Outdoor Life and local TV.

• Aquatic ecosystems
• Avian ecology
• Animal behavior
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Erik Lichtenberg is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His research addresses economic aspects of agriculture-environment interactions, including agri-environmental programs, invasive species management, pesticide regulation, and resource conservation. He holds a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Chicago (1973) and a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley (1985). Research Focus Lichtenberg's work integrates environmental and agricultural economics with policy analysis. Key domains include: Design of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs and conservation contracts Economic incentives for pollution control and resource conservation Risk management in agricultural systems (pests, pesticides, climate) Food safety regulation compliance and collective action Impacts of irrigation technology and land use policies Professional Recognition Fellow, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Awards from AAEA, University of Helsinki, University of Maryland, and academic journals Former co-editor, American Journal of Agricultural Economics National Academy of Sciences panelist: GMO crops, precision agriculture, pesticide policy Active Research Projects PES Program Design : Optimization of penalties/targeting in conservation contracts; stated preference analysis for buffer adoption Invasive Species Economics : Risk-based inspection protocols for international trade; pest introduction cost-benefit analysis Pollination Systems : Economic-ecological modeling of wild/managed pollinators; landscape effects on crop yields

• Agricultural and Environmental Economics
• Payment for Ecosystem Services
• Pesticide Regulation
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Professor Gaboury Benoit holds the Grinstein Class of 1954 Professorship in Environmental Chemistry at Yale University's School of the Environment (YSE). He is a Fellow of Trumbull College and focuses on trace metals biogeochemistry, nonpoint source pollution, and watershed dynamics. His research integrates field studies with advanced analytical methods to address environmental challenges in aquatic ecosystems and urban areas. Education: B.S. Yale University; M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Research emphasizes metal speciation, watershed management, and sustainable land development. Key projects include investigating caffeine as a sewage tracer, sediment phosphorus immobilization, and trace metal cycling in freshwater systems. His work has been published in over 50 peer-reviewed articles and a book on sustainable land practices (2007). Awards include the Trumbull College Fellowship. Teaching includes courses on biogeochemistry, aquatic chemistry, and environmental policy. Lab locations: Kroon Hall (office) and Class of 1954 Environmental Science Center (lab).

• Environmental Chemistry
• Water Quality
• Trace Metals Biogeochemistry
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Neil Berwick is a Lecturer in the Department of Built Environment and Life Sciences at Abertay University, Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences. He is a water specialist with extensive experience in sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), focusing on operation, management, and long-term maintenance. He has been with Abertay since 2009 and leads the BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering Placement Module and several SuDS CPD courses. Research Interests: Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) Stormwater and Energy Efficiency in Water Cycle Public Understanding of Environmental Benefits Rural and Source Control Drainage Diffuse Pollution and Urban Runoff Management His recent publications reflect a strong trend in applied environmental engineering, particularly in policy guidance, decision support tools, and practical implementation of SuDS across the UK and Mediterranean regions. Much of his work is collaborative, involving Scottish Government (CREW), EU Interreg, and EU MED projects. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Neil has supervised undergraduate projects at Abertay and has been a co-investigator on multiple funded research projects, including CREW, EU Interreg IVB, and EU MED E2STORMED. He has also contributed to national guidance documents and consultancy reports for Scottish Water and CIRIA. His knowledge exchange includes extensive training delivery for local authorities, contractors, and international agencies. Labs and Teams: Neil is part of the research team on the EU MED Project E2STORMED and has collaborated with Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW). He also leads the Royal Academy of Engineering’s "On the Right Track" outreach project, promoting STEM education through real-world engineering contexts.

• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Water Management
• Stormwater Management
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