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John Selker is a distinguished professor of Biological and Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU), holding the title of University Distinguished Professor since 2017. He has been a faculty member at OSU for over 31 years, contributing to Water Resources Engineering. His research spans hydrology, environmental sensing, and sustainable water management, with a focus on developing innovative instrumentation and global initiatives like the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO) and CTEMPs. He leads multi-facility laboratory experiments and field studies in multiple countries, including the U.S., Chile, France, and Africa.
Education:
- Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, Cornell University (1991)
- M.S., Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, Cornell University (1989)
- B.A., Physics, Reed College (1981)
Research Interests: John’s work emphasizes hydrologic instrumentation, vadose zone processes, groundwater dynamics, and environmental monitoring systems. He pioneered the use of fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (DTS) and developed low-cost open-source sensors for global applications. His research integrates field experiments, numerical modeling, and sensor technology to address water resource challenges in agriculture, ecology, and climate resilience.
Key Projects:
- TAHMO: A network of weather stations across Africa.
- OPEnS Lab: Open-source environmental sensing systems.
- Contaminant transport modeling in heterogeneous aquifers.
- Landslide monitoring via SitkaNet sensor networks.
Awards & Recognition:
- Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (2013).
- President, AGU Hydrology Section (2020).
- Boussinesq Lecturer, Netherlands Academy of Sciences (2021).
- Centennial Professor, University of Concepcion (2020).
Teaching & Mentorship: Dr. Selker mentors graduate students across multiple departments, including Biological & Ecological Engineering, Crop and Soil Science, and Soil Science Program. He teaches courses on ecological engineering design, vadose zone transport, and physical hydrology.
Labs & Teams:
- Openly Published Environmental Sensing (OPEnS) Lab.
- Co-Director of CTEMPs and TAHMO.
