معرفی
Julianne Scamardo serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University, appointed in August 2024. Her research bridges fluvial geomorphology and ecosystem resilience, focusing on river-floodplain interactions in disturbance-prone environments.
Education:
- PhD in Fluvial Geomorphology (Geosciences), Colorado State University, 2023
- MS in Geosciences, Colorado State University, 2019
- BS in Environmental Science (Emphasis: Geosciences), The University of Texas, 2017
Research Focus: Dr. Scamardo investigates form-function relationships in fluvial systems to predict resilience against floods, fires, and droughts. Her work centers on temporary storage mechanisms for water, sediment, and organic matter across floodplains, wetlands, and non-perennial streams. She pioneers field-measurement techniques, open-access modeling tools, and low-cost remote sensing applications for real-world implementation beyond academic settings.
Publication Trends: Her 2025 publications reveal converging expertise in floodplain classification using topographic data, river-flood dynamics modeling, and policy analysis of rangeland restoration. These works demonstrate methodological integration of high-resolution geospatial analysis with practical restoration frameworks for western U.S. ecosystems.
Academic Engagement: Actively recruiting graduate and undergraduate researchers for her laboratory, Dr. Scamardo teaches WATS 3700 (Fundamentals of Watershed Science) while developing community-focused restoration approaches. She emphasizes accessible science translation for land managers and policymakers through low-tech process-based restoration initiatives.
