Delphis F. Levia

Dr. Delphis F. Levia is a Professor at the University of Delaware with primary appointments in the Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences and joint affiliations in the Departments of Plant & Soil Sciences and Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. He has served as Past Chair of Geography & Spatial Sciences and Founding Director of the GIScience and Environmental Data Analytics Program. His research focuses on ecohydrology, stemflow dynamics, biosphere-atmosphere interactions, and emerging work on water-disease linkages, supported by international collaborations across Japan, Germany, Panama, Spain, and the UK.

• Ph.D., Geography, Clark University (2000)
• M.S., Geography, University of Massachusetts (1996)
• B.A., Geography, Clark University (1994)

His work bridges hydrology and biogeochemistry, emphasizing precipitation partitioning by trees and the application of field methods, microscopy, and bioimaging. Recent research explores how hydrological extremes influence disease ecology, particularly schistosomiasis. He leads global studies and contributes to ecohydrological synthesis through Springer's Ecological Studies Series and as Associate Editor for Hydrological Processes.

Scientific accolades include:

• Humboldt Fellow
• JSPS Invitational Fellow
• Distinguished Visiting Fellowship, University of Birmingham

His publications reveal interdisciplinary trends merging hydrology, biogeochemistry, and climate systems, with a focus on stemflow dynamics, forest water cycling, and water-resource sustainability. He actively mentors through editorial roles and international collaborations, emphasizing long-term ecological research and resilience in environmental science.