Ganming Liu

Ganming Liu is an Associate Professor at Bowling Green State University's School of Earth, Environment and Society, specializing in hydrology and hydrogeology. He teaches courses including Hydrogeology (GEOL 4460/5460) and Watershed Analysis and Modeling (GEOL 6160), with research focused on critical water resource challenges globally.

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Hydrology & Hydrogeology), The Ohio State University
• M.S. in Environmental Science, Sun Yat-sen University
• B.E. in Geological Engineering, Lanzhou University

His research centers on climatic impacts on water resources, watershed-wetland interactions, surface-groundwater systems, and groundwater transport. Liu develops innovative modeling approaches to address water scarcity, wetland degradation, and contaminant transport, particularly in the Great Plains and Lake Erie regions. His work bridges theoretical hydrology with practical environmental management solutions.

Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward applied problem-solving, with increasing focus on cyanotoxin transport (2022), wetland restoration tools (2022-2024 grants), and climate adaptation frameworks. The research demonstrates strong integration of numerical modeling, field studies, and laboratory experiments to tackle emerging threats like harmful algal blooms.

• H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program ($217,818, 2020-present)
• ODHE HABRI wetland restoration tool ($258,357, 2022-2024)
• ODHE HABRI cyanotoxin transport study ($90,286, 2020-2022)
• NSF MacroSystems Biology wetland connectivity ($238,444, 2014-2018)

Liu actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students through research assistantships funded by these grants, emphasizing hands-on experience in hydrological fieldwork and computational modeling. His laboratory work integrates satellite data with ground measurements to develop predictive tools for water resource managers, with current emphasis on nutrient reduction wetlands and cyanotoxin mitigation strategies in the Great Lakes region.