Fernando Jaramillo

Fernando Jaramillo serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Geography at Stockholm University, where he conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of hydrology, climate science, and remote sensing technologies. His work focuses on understanding water systems dynamics under changing environmental conditions, with particular emphasis on wetlands, lakes, and groundwater resources. Dr. Jaramillo is affiliated with the Baltic Sea Fellows research initiative and leads the Hydrogeodesy Lab, which specializes in developing innovative methods for hydrological monitoring using geodetic techniques.

His research interests span multiple critical areas of contemporary hydrology including hydrogeodesy, wetland hydrology, groundwater systems, and the water-energy-food nexus. Dr. Jaramillo investigates how climate variability and human activities impact water resources across different spatial and temporal scales, with research sites spanning from Swedish lakes to tropical river basins in Colombia and wetlands across the globe. His methodological expertise includes advanced remote sensing techniques, particularly Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), which enables centimeter-scale water level monitoring in previously ungauged systems.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach that integrates hydrological science with earth system thinking. His work demonstrates growing emphasis on planetary boundaries for freshwater systems, hydroclimatic vulnerability of ecosystems, and the application of machine learning to hydrological problems. The research shows particular strength in combining field measurements with satellite observations to address complex water resource challenges in both temperate and tropical regions.

Dr. Jaramillo leads several significant research projects including DeepWetlands (quantifying wetland water extent changes using deep learning), DOWES (disclosing overlooked wetland ecosystem services), and initiatives focused on hydrogeodetic assessment of river-coastal system connections. His work has substantial policy relevance, particularly for water resource management in the context of climate change adaptation and sustainable development goals.