Elias Getahun

Elias Getahun is an Associate Research Scientist in Hydrology at the Illinois State Water Survey, affiliated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His work focuses on hydrologic modeling, climate change impacts, and water sustainability strategies.

Key research areas include:

• Hydrology and Watershed Management
• Climate Change Adaptation in Water Resources
• Machine Learning Applications for Reservoir Outflow Prediction
• Agricultural Nutrient Loss Control via Winter Cover Crops
• Water Supply Planning under Uncertainty

Recent publications highlight his expertise in integrating climate projections with hydrologic models, optimizing agricultural practices for water quality, and leveraging machine learning for water system simulations. Collaborations span environmental engineering and agricultural science domains, emphasizing sustainable resource management.