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Dr Joshua Larsen is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. His work spans hydrology, ecohydrology, biogeochemistry, water quality, and palaeohydrology, contributing to understanding environmental change and water resource dynamics.
Research Interests:
- Hydrology and catchment processes
- Ecohydrology and ecosystem interactions
- Biogeochemical cycling in aquatic systems
- Water quality and pollution dynamics
- Palaeohydrology and historical environmental change
Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on hydrological modeling, water source attribution, beaver-driven river restoration, snowmelt dynamics, and long-term climate-society interactions. His work integrates field data, isotopic analysis, and modeling to address pressing environmental challenges in water systems across diverse environments from alpine catchments to arid regions.
Scientific Contributions:
- Development of Bayesian mixing models for hydrological source apportionment
- Contributions to understanding beaver impacts on river corridors
- Global assessments of runoff sensitivity to climate variables
- Advancing palaeohydrological frameworks using dating techniques
Collaborative and Advising Roles: While specific students or grants are not listed, Dr Larsen actively collaborates across disciplines, as evidenced by co-authorship on studies spanning ecology, environmental engineering, and archaeology. His research contributes to both theoretical advances and practical water management strategies.
Laboratory and Fieldwork: His involvement in spatial data analysis, environmental geophysics, and field-based catchment studies suggests active engagement in both computational and empirical research methodologies.
