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Steven WeijsView profile

Associate Professor

• Water Resources Management
• Mountain Hydrology
• Catchment Hydrology
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Dr. Steven Weijs is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Graduate Programs) in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Applied Science. He leads research in water resources management, hydrology, and information theory applications in environmental systems. His work explores optimizing information flows from observations to decision-making in complex water systems. Education: PhD (2011) and M.Sc. (2004) in Water Resources Management from TU Delft, Netherlands. Postdoctoral Research: AXA Research Fund fellowship (2011–2013) at EPFL, Switzerland, followed by roles in environmental fluid mechanics and cryospheric science groups. Research Interests: Mountain hydrology, catchment dynamics, flood forecasting, uncertainty quantification, and information theory-based monitoring strategies. He teaches CIVL 418 Engineering Hydrology and contributes to UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management. Publications focus on sensor networks, data-driven hydrology, flood analysis, and environmental decision-making. Notable work includes novel methods for streamflow prediction in ungauged basins and optimal monitoring network design. Awards: Leading Scholar (Green College, 2016–2018), AXA Research Fund Postdoctoral Fellowship. He collaborates on projects like WeSenseIt, a citizen observatory initiative, and develops low-cost sensing technologies for hydrological monitoring. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in water resource management.

• Coastal Engineering
• Hydrology
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
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Prof. Umut Turker is the Department Head of Civil Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). He holds a PhD in Water Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2002), an MS in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1998), and a BS in Civil Engineering from the same institution (1995). His research focuses on coastal engineering, hydrology, and environmental fluid mechanics with applications in water resources management and hydraulic structures. Key research interests include wave energy conversion, sediment transport dynamics, drought impact analysis, and coastal protection strategies. He has supervised multiple PhD and master’s theses on topics such as debris flow mitigation, vegetation effects on hydraulic systems, and water budget modeling. Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding coastal erosion mechanisms, improving water resource management through fuzzy logic frameworks, and evaluating drought resilience in agriculture. He leads projects like the DRASTIC framework for groundwater vulnerability assessment and debris flow impact analyses. Awards include the 2024 National Architecture and Landscape Art Award from Şampiyon Melekleri Yaşatma Derneği.

Taufique MahmoodView profile

Associate Professor

• Cold Region Hydrology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Remote Sensing in Geosciences
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Taufique Mahmood is an Associate Professor at the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota. His work focuses on cold region hydrology, climate change impacts, and remote sensing applications in geosciences. NSF CAREER Award (2022-2027) Dean’s Outstanding Faculty Award (2022) Founders Day UND Foundation/McDermott Award (2024) Dr. Mahmood’s research spans cold region hydrologic modeling, climate-driven water security, and nutrient dynamics in agricultural landscapes. His recent publications highlight applications of remote sensing to map snow storage, analyze streamflow generation, and assess climate impacts on terminal lakes and polar ice masses. Ph.D., Geological Sciences, Arizona State University (2012) M.S., Engineering Science, University of Mississippi (2006) M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Geology, University of Dhaka (2003, 2001) Postdoctoral research in Snow Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan (2012-2015) His funded projects include grants from NSF, Bureau of Reclamation, and USDA-NRCS, totaling over $1.5 million. He advises graduate students like Michaela Neal and leads outreach initiatives for tribal youth in cold region hydrology.

Adeyemi Oludapo OlusolaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluvial Geomorphology
• Tropical Rivers
• Extreme Events
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Adeyemi Oludapo Olusola is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University , specializing in Fluvial Geomorphology , Tropical Rivers , and Machine Learning applications in River Sensing . His research bridges field measurements, Earth Observations , and climate change impacts on hydro-geomorphological processes . Education: PhD in Geography, University of Ibadan MSc in Geography, University of Ibadan BSc in Geography, Olabisi Onabanjo University Research Interests focus on understanding the interplay between natural processes and human impacts on rivers, particularly the Niger River Basin . His work integrates geospatial techniques , statistical methodologies , and machine learning to analyze extreme events like floods and droughts, aiming to enhance ecosystem services and sustainable water management . Scientific Awards include a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of the Free State and recognition as the Best Graduating Student in Geography at the University of Ibadan. He contributes to international collaborations via the UNESCO IHP FRIEND-Water programme. Recent Publications highlight his expertise in climate change impacts, drought vulnerability , urban water resilience , and deep learning applications for river flow prediction . His work spans West African monsoon dynamics , ecosystem services in tropical regions, and hydrological modeling innovations.

Giuseppe MascaroView profile

Associate Professor

• Stochastic Hydrology
• Watershed Modeling
• Hydroclimatology
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Giuseppe Mascaro is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. His extensive affiliations include the Sustainability Initiative, Civil and Environmental Engineering department, Knowledge Enterprise, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering (Metis Center), Global Futures Laboratory, Center for Hydrologic Innovations, and Urban Climate Research Center. Dr. Mascaro earned a "Laurea" (Bachelor's and Master's of Science) in Civil Engineering in 2001 (summa cum laude) and a doctorate in Hydrology in 2008 from the University of Cagliari, Italy. His research focuses on stochastic hydrology, watershed modeling, hydroclimatology, climate change, infrastructure modeling, and the food-water-energy nexus. Dr. Mascaro pursues an interdisciplinary approach through collaborations with faculty at ASU and other institutions. His work emphasizes statistical characterization of hydrologic variables, development of downscaling methods, watershed modeling, evaluation of climate change impacts on water resources and infrastructure, and food-water-energy nexus analysis. Dr. Mascaro's recent publications reveal a strong focus on precipitation trends, food-energy-water systems, flood frequency analysis, and climate change impacts on watersheds. His research spans both theoretical hydrological modeling and practical applications for infrastructure resilience. Visiting Professor at New York University (2024) Visiting Professor at University of Cagliari, Italy (2023) Associate Editor for Hydrological Sciences Journal Dr. Mascaro actively mentors students through research courses and dissertation supervision. He leads multiple significant research projects funded by the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, and Arizona Board of Regents, with a focus on climate resilience, water resource management, and flood analysis. His research group, the Hydroclimate Lab, investigates topics in hydrology, climate, and atmospheric sciences to support engineering applications.

Oldrich RakovecView profile

Researcher

• Hydrology
• Climate Change
• Drought Analysis
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Oldrich Rakovec is a Researcher at the Department of Computational Hydrosystems (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Germany). His work focuses on hydrological modeling , climate change impacts , drought analysis , and flood forecasting using the Mesoscale Hydrologic Model (mHM) . Key collaborations: NCAR (USA), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kansas University, Bocconi University Research Interests : Parameter regionalization in large basins Paleo-hydrology and continental water cycles Model sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification Flood impact assessments Climate change effects on water resources Article Trends : His recent publications (2021-2025) emphasize climate change impacts on droughts/floods, global hydrological modeling , data assimilation , and multi-model intercomparison . Notable work includes drought monitoring tools for South Asia, flood counterfactuals for disaster preparedness, and high-resolution soil moisture datasets . Scientific Awards : ASCE-EWRI 2023 Best Case Study Award Education : PhD in Hydrology (Wageningen University, 2014), MSc in Hydrology and Water Quality (Wageningen), MSc in Environmental Modeling (Czech University of Life Sciences Prague).

• Geoinformatics
• Environmental Modelling
• Remote Sensing
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Evelyn Uuemaa is a Professor of Geoinformatics at the University of Tartu's Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, where she also served as Head of the Department of Geography (2020–2023). Her research focuses on geospatial data management, environmental modeling, and remote sensing applications. She holds a Doctorate in Landscape Ecology and Environmental Protection (2007) and has extensive experience in EU-funded projects, including Marie Curie fellowships. Uuemaa's work emphasizes machine learning for environmental spatial data and integrates remote sensing with socio-economic analysis. She leads the Landscape Geoinformatics Lab and contributes to national sustainability initiatives, such as Estonia's ecosystem service valuation projects. Her teaching includes geoinformatics fundamentals, spatial analysis, and Python/R geoprocessing. Education: PhD in Landscape Ecology (2007), MSc in Geoinformatics (2004), BSc in Physical Geography (2003). Awards: 2022 Best Lecturer, Marie Curie Fellowship (2015), Estonian Academy Prize (2004). Administrative Roles: Member of University Senate, Estonian Geoinformatics Society Board, and AGILE Council. Publications: Over 90 articles on remote sensing, hydrological modeling, and geospatial techniques, including high-impact journals like Remote Sensing of Environment and Ecological Informatics.

• Hydrology
• Coastal Sciences and Engineering
• Water Resources and Water Structures

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özger is a faculty member at the Civil Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University . His research focuses on Hydrology , Coastal Sciences and Engineering , and Water Resources and Water Structures . PhD in Water Engineering (2003) MSc in Hydroelectronics (2001) BSc in Civil Engineering (1999) His work spans climate change impacts , urban water systems , groundwater management , and coastal engineering . He leads major projects on managed aquifer recharge , stormwater modeling , and flood risk assessment in Istanbul. Recent publications emphasize machine learning applications in hydrology, multi-criteria decision frameworks for water resource planning, and GIS-based vulnerability assessments . He has supervised 23 theses and contributed to technical reports on Turkish Straits hydrodynamics and urban drainage systems . Prof. Özger serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for projects like Online Drought Monitoring Model (2021-2023) and Seismic Infrastructure Damage Model (2023-2024). His research group uses hybrid models combining discrete wavelet decomposition , genetic programming , and stochastic gradient boosting for water-climate interactions. He directs the Hydraulics Laboratory at ITU Ayazağa Campus and teaches graduate courses in Computational Hydraulics and Water Resources Systems .

George RheeView profile

Professor

• Astrophysics
• Dark Matter
• Galaxy Formation
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Professor George Rhee is a faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He earned his Ph.D. (1989) and M.Sc. (1984) in Astronomy from Leiden University, and M.A. (1986) and B.A. (1982) in Physics from Cambridge University. Research Interests Dark Matter Distribution in Galaxies Renewable Energy and Climate Change Galaxy Formation and Void Dynamics Gas Dynamics Around Black Holes Reverberation Mapping Techniques Colorado River Streamflow Analysis His recent publications focus on hydroclimatic modeling (Colorado River), dark matter interactions, and galaxy dynamics. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, he holds leadership roles in NASA-related programs and has organized international astronomy workshops. His academic service includes membership in the Netherlands Astronomical Society, Royal Astronomical Society, and American Astronomical Society.

• Hydrology
• Groundwater Modeling
• Surface Water Interactions
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Rosemary Carroll is a Research Professor in Hydrology at the Desert Research Institute (DRI), where she contributes to the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. Her work focuses on understanding complex water systems, particularly in mountainous and snow-dominated regions of the western United States. Dr. Carroll's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno (2010) M.S. in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno (1999) B.S. in Physics from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine (1989) Dr. Carroll's research spans multiple dimensions of hydrological science, with particular expertise in groundwater-surface water interactions and integrated watershed modeling . Her work addresses critical challenges in water resources management through: Numerical modeling of groundwater and surface water interactions Application of MODFLOW and MODSIM for water rights transfers Investigating climate impacts on mercury transport and bioaccumulation Developing integrated models to understand climate-vegetation-hydrology linkages Incorporating remote sensing data into hydrological model evaluation Using stable isotope techniques to trace water sources and pathways Her research emphasizes snow-dominated headwater systems and agricultural hydrology , with growing attention to the implications of climate change for water security in the western United States. Analysis of Dr. Carroll's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals several key trends: Increasing focus on groundwater dynamics in mountain systems as climate buffers Development of novel isotope techniques for understanding water sourcing and age Examination of how declining snowpack affects streamflow and water availability Integration of physical hydrology with ecological and social dimensions Application of advanced modeling approaches to address water resource challenges Dr. Carroll actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions through the Watershed Function Science Focus Area, contributing significantly to our understanding of mountain hydrology and informing water management decisions in snow-dependent regions.

• Eco-hydrological modeling
• Water environmental simulation
• Numerical simulation of hydrological processes
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Dr. Han Feng is a Research Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, collaborating with Professor Yi Zheng. He has been with the institution since 2015, progressing from Post-doctoral Research Fellow (2015-2018) to Research Assistant Professor (2018-2021), and currently holds his present position since 2021. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanics (Energy and Resources Engineering) from Peking University (2008-2015) and a Bachelor's degree in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from the same institution (2004-2008). Dr. Han specializes in eco-hydrological and water environmental simulation, with research focusing on numerical simulation of hydrological processes, ecological processes, and water quality processes at watershed scale . His work encompasses development of new computational models, exploration of efficient model-data fusion methods, and investigation into coupling paradigms of deep learning and process-based models. His expertise spans eco-hydrological modeling, non-point source pollution simulation, data assimilation, uncertainty analysis, and machine learning applications in environmental systems. His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to the field, with over 40 papers including 38 SCI-indexed articles in top journals such as Water Research, Water Resources Research, and Journal of Hydrology. His recent work shows a clear trend toward integrating artificial intelligence with traditional hydrological modeling, particularly in applying physics-encoded deep learning to distributed hydrological modeling and using Bayesian approaches for assimilating sensor data in water quality modeling. National Natural Science Foundation of China青年科学基金 project (41807164) as PI (2019-2021) NSFC-CONICYT International Cooperation project (5191101522) as main participant (2020-2024) Chinese Academy of Sciences Strategic Priority Research Program (XDA20100104) as main participant (2018-2023) Shenzhen Municipal Engineering Lab of Environmental IoT Technologies as key member (2018-2020) China Postdoctoral Science Foundation project (2017M612505) as PI (2017-2018) As one of the main developers of the three-dimensional distributed eco-hydrological model HEIFLOW (Hydrological-Ecological Integrated watershed-scale FLOW), Dr. Han's research has been applied across diverse geographical contexts including the Heihe River Basin, Pearl River Basin, Luanhe River Basin, Miho Basin (South Korea), Skjern Basin (Denmark), and San Joaquin Basin (United States).

Bethany NeilsonView profile

Professor

• Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions
• Stream Temperature Modeling
• Mountain Hydrology
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Bethany Neilson is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University with a dual appointment at the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL). She currently serves as the CEE Water Division Head and Director of the Logan River Observatory, leading significant research efforts in mountain hydrology and water resources. Her work bridges engineering, environmental science, and practical water management applications across diverse watershed systems. Dr. Neilson's research focuses on groundwater/surface water interactions and their effects on instream water quality and temperature regimes across various environments including desert rivers, arctic systems, agricultural rivers, mountain streams, and regulated river reaches. Her current work emphasizes understanding mountain hydrology in the Logan River watershed, with projects examining groundwater exchanges in karst regions, snow depth variability using LiDAR technology, and micro-plastic transport from pristine to urban areas. Her recent publications demonstrate an integration of traditional hydrologic modeling with machine learning approaches, particularly for snow-dominated karst watersheds. The research shows increasing emphasis on understanding climate change impacts on water resources, with applications to water management in the western United States. 2024 Utah AWRA Academic Sector Award Multiple USU teaching and mentorship awards (2012-2017) IGN International Academy Fellowship (2014) UCOWR Ph.D Dissertation Award (2007) Dr. Neilson has mentored numerous graduate students working on diverse projects related to hydrology, water quality, and watershed management. Her research is supported by various grants that address critical water resource challenges, particularly in the western United States where water scarcity and management are pressing concerns. She leads the Logan River Observatory, which provides long-term hydrologic data to inform state-wide water management decisions. Her laboratory work includes extensive field instrumentation in the Logan River watershed, with a focus on understanding how karst geology influences water movement and storage. This work has direct applications for water management in regions with similar geological characteristics across the western United States.

MEHMET İSHAK YÜCEView profile

Professor

• Hydrology
• Fluid Mechanics
• Drought Modeling
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Mehmet İshak Yüce is a Professor in the Department of Hydraulics within the Faculty of Engineering at Gaziantep University. His career spans over 30 years, starting as a Research Assistant in 1993 and achieving professorship in 2021. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Manchester (2005), an MSc in Water Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1995), and a BSc in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1992). Research Focus: Dr. Yüce specializes in hydrology, fluid mechanics, and climate impacts on water systems. His work integrates computational modeling, statistical hydrology, and sustainable resource management. Key themes include: Drought prediction using copula models and machine learning Hydrokinetic turbine design for renewable energy Hydraulic transients and pollutant transport Climate-driven hydrological variability in Mediterranean basins Awards & Recognition: Gaziantep University 2015 Second Best Doctoral Thesis Award Academic Leadership: He has supervised 6 doctoral and 32 master's students, focusing on hydrology, energy systems, and hydraulic infrastructure. His grants include projects on hydrokinetic turbines (2012-2022) and drought analysis (2015-2019), funded by national agencies. Administrative Roles: Former Dean of Engineering (2021), Institute Director (2020-2023), and multiple terms as Department Deputy Head.

Vladislava MihailovićView profile

Associate Professor

• Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
• Hydrological Time Series Analysis
• Rainfall-Runoff Transformation Modeling
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Vladislava Mihailović serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Forestry, University of Belgrade, where she has been employed since 1997. Appointed to her current academic rank in 2018, she teaches Technical Mechanics for Wood Technologies and Ecological Engineering in Protection of Land and Water Resources programs. Her educational background includes a diploma from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Civil Engineering in 1994, followed by a Master's degree in 2003 and a PhD in 2012 from the same institution. Dr. Mihailović's research focuses on the mechanics of deformable bodies, particularly linear elastic orthotropic materials, stochastic analysis of hydrological time series and extreme hydrological events, and the study of rainfall-runoff transformation processes using hydraulic-hydrological models. She is also a member of the Engineering Chamber of Serbia, demonstrating her professional standing in the engineering community. Analysis of her publication record from 1999-2021 reveals two primary research streams: wood material mechanics (particularly particleboard and furniture joint analysis) and hydrological modeling (with emphasis on flood frequency analysis and drought assessment). Her most recent work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches to handling missing data in flood frequency analysis using perception thresholds, showing her ability to address complex data challenges in hydrological studies. Her educational contributions include co-authoring a textbook collection for Technical Mechanics titled 'Zbirka zadataka iz Tehničke mehanike – statika i otpornost materijala.' While specific grant information isn't provided in the available materials, her research appears to be connected to water resource assessment projects, potentially including the 'Assessment of climate change impacts on water resources in Serbia' (MPNTR - 37005) project mentioned in one of her publications.

Emily ArnoldView profile

Associate Professor

• Multifunctional Structures
• Remote Sensing
• Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Emily Arnold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas, where she also serves as Graduate Program Director. Her research centers on multifunctional aerospace structures, remote sensing technologies, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for glaciological applications. Key trends in her recent publications highlight advancements in reconfigurable radar systems for UAS-based ice and snow sounding, wing-mounted antenna design under flight stress, and 3D-printed microwave components. She merges aerospace structural analysis with electromagnetic simulation to enhance UAV sensor performance in polar environments. NSF CAREER Award (2019) for UAS radar systems NSF MRI Grant (2022) for radar instrumentation Her work at CReSIS (Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets) supports Operation IceBridge and COLDEX projects, focusing on oldest ice core exploration. She explores the intersection of structural dynamics, microwave engineering, and environmental monitoring via airborne platforms.