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Jeff Horsburgh is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Utah State University, affiliated with the Utah Water Research Laboratory. He specializes in hydroinformatics, focusing on environmental sensor networks, data management systems, and watershed processes.
His research integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cyberinfrastructure to advance hydrologic data analysis and modeling. He has led developments in platforms like HydroShare and ODM2 for collaborative water data sharing and semantic interoperability. His work emphasizes high-frequency water quality monitoring, open-source tools, and reproducible research practices.
Recent publications highlight trends in environmental data science, sensor network integration, and hydrologic modeling frameworks. Notably, he explores web services, machine learning, and edge computing applications for water systems.
Scientific awards include:
- 2024 Outstanding Researcher, USU
- 2023 Reproducibility Author Award
- 2019 Outstanding Teacher, USU
- 2014 Early Career Excellence Award
- 2008 AWRA Presentation Award
As a mentor, he has guided numerous graduate students, including Riya Kadel, Sabin Panta, and Camilo Bastidas in topics spanning smart metering, stormwater analysis, and hydrologic cyberinfrastructure. Current projects involve collaborations with institutions like University of Utah and University of South Carolina under NOAA/USGS CIROH initiatives.
