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Ed Maurer is a Professor in the Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering Department at Santa Clara University's School of Engineering. He has been at Santa Clara University since 2003, advancing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and currently serving as a full Professor since 2015.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington (2002)
- M.S. in Civil Engineering (Water Resources) from the University of California, Berkeley (1989)
- B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Rhode Island (1985)
Dr. Maurer is a registered Professional Civil Engineer in California (since 1991) with extensive research focused on Climate Change and its Impacts on Water in the Western U.S., Central and South America, as well as Downscaling techniques for estimating local climate impacts from global projections. His work bridges engineering fundamentals with climate science applications, particularly in water resources management under changing climate conditions. He has developed computational tools including the hydraulics R package and various climate data analysis tools that support both research and education.
His recent publication record demonstrates a clear research trajectory focused on hydroclimatic changes in Central America, particularly examining drought patterns, smallholder agriculture impacts, and developing practical climate services for vulnerable communities. The publications show increasing emphasis on participatory approaches, community engagement, and translating climate science into actionable information for decision-makers.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Santa Clara University Award for Sustained Excellence in Scholarship (2021)
- Santa Clara University Award for Recent Achievement in Scholarship (2013)
- Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Chile (2011)
- Google Science Communication Fellow (2011)
- Santa Clara University, School of Engineering Researcher of the Year (2009)
Dr. Maurer teaches multiple courses in civil engineering including Statics, Groundwater Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and Sustainable Water Resources. His educational approach integrates computational methods, particularly using R programming, to solve engineering problems. He has developed extensive course resources including tutorials on using R for civil engineers and materials for hydraulic design.
