Desiree Tullos

Desiree Tullos is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on sustainable river management, integrating engineering, ecology, and policy to address challenges like harmful algal blooms, sediment management, and flood resilience. She leads the Rivers Lab, emphasizing collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to restore river ecosystems and mitigate human impacts.

Her work spans dam removal studies, floodplain dynamics, and the socio-technical dimensions of water resource management. Tullos advocates for equitable and adaptive governance strategies to enhance environmental and community resilience. She has published extensively on topics such as geomorphic responses to dam removal, climate change impacts on water systems, and interdisciplinary knowledge co-production.

Recent research highlights include developing decision frameworks for harmful algal bloom mitigation and analyzing flood risk governance in the U.S. Her lab's projects often involve partnerships with practitioners, policymakers, and communities to ensure practical and socially inclusive solutions.