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Alan Heyvaert serves as an Associate Research Professor in the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences within the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, while holding a primary appointment as Senior Biogeochemist at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno. His work focuses on aquatic ecosystem research with emphasis on Lake Tahoe and western U.S. watersheds.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of California, Davis (1998) and a B.A. in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder (1982).
Heyvaert's research centers on biogeochemical processes in aquatic systems, particularly nutrient cycling, paleolimnological reconstruction, and watershed management. He investigates historical ecosystem changes through sediment core analysis while developing practical solutions for stormwater management and water clarity preservation. His work integrates elemental and stable isotope analyses with radionuclide chemistry to address contemporary water quality challenges in sensitive lake ecosystems.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on Lake Tahoe's water clarity mechanisms, with growing emphasis on climate change impacts, wildfire effects, and advanced stormwater treatment technologies. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across hydrology, ecology, and environmental engineering domains.
As an active member of the Lake Tahoe Interagency Monitoring Program and principal investigator for the Tahoe TMDL, Heyvaert coordinates multi-agency research efforts while directing field studies on nutrient and pollutant transport. His work bridges fundamental biogeochemical research with practical watershed management applications.
Heyvaert contributes to the Tahoe Science Advisory Council and leads initiatives in real-time stormwater data management, nearshore monitoring frameworks, and climate vulnerability assessments for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
