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Bernhard Lehner is an Associate Professor at McGill University based in Burnside Hall, specializing in large-scale hydrology and hydrography. His research analyzes terrestrial water cycles across river basins, continents, and the globe to investigate climate and environmental change impacts on water resources, floods, and droughts. He integrates hydrological science with freshwater biodiversity conservation through environmental flow assessments, river habitat classifications, and dam impact evaluations.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Geosciences from the University of Frankfurt, Germany (2005)
- MSc in Hydrology from the University of Freiburg, Germany (1999)
- BSc in Geography & Physics from the University of Freiburg, Germany (1999)
Lehner's research spans global hydrology, hydrography of rivers/lakes/wetlands, conservation hydrology, and freshwater biodiversity. He develops foundational datasets (HydroSHEDS, HydroLAKES) using GIS and remote sensing to model river flows, assess dam impacts, and evaluate aquatic ecosystem services. His work bridges hydrological modeling with practical conservation applications for sustainable water management.
His recent publications (2013-2023) demonstrate a cohesive focus on creating global hydrographic baselines, mapping free-flowing rivers, and quantifying wetland/lake dynamics. These studies, frequently published in Nature, employ geospatial analytics to address critical water challenges under environmental change, emphasizing conservation applications and policy relevance.
Lehner actively contributes to international initiatives including HydroSHEDS, GRanD, BioFresh, and the Canadian Network for Aquatic Ecosystem Services, advancing global freshwater conservation through collaborative science and dataset development.
