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Dr. Joan Wu is a Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). She leads research in hydrology and environmental engineering, focusing on stochastic modeling of vadose-zone flow, groundwater systems, and GIS applications. Her work emphasizes sustainable land management, erosion control, and watershed health in agricultural and forested regions.
Research Interests: Dr. Wu's research integrates hydrologic modeling (e.g., WEPP) with geospatial technologies to address challenges in water resource management. Key areas include:
- Stochastic modeling of subsurface flow and solute transport
- Forest and agricultural watershed hydrology
- Climate impacts on erosion and snowmelt dynamics
- Environmental restoration in mining regions
- Biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass
Teaching: She instructs courses such as BSYSE 512 (Research & Teaching Methods), BSYSE 556 (Surface Hydrologic Processes), and BSYSE 595 (Groundwater Flow). Her pedagogical focus aligns with practical applications of hydrologic science.
Awards: Recognized with the 2018 CAHNRS Excellence in Teaching Award for innovative educational approaches.
Grants & Projects: Leads/co-leads funded initiatives including:
- US Army Corps of Engineers: GIS-based soil erosion prediction tool
- USDA CSREES: Conservation practices in salmon-bearing watersheds
- Idaho National Laboratory: Reactive transport modeling of nuclear contaminants
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at WSU's Puyallup Research and Extension Center and the State of Washington Water Research Center. Current projects address wildfire hydrology, biofuel catalysis, and WEPP model adaptations for forested systems.
