Magaly Koch

Magaly Koch is a **Part-time Lecturer** in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning at Tufts University. She holds expertise in geology and environmental sciences, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications of remote sensing and geographic information systems.

Education:

• Master of Science in Geology, University of Cologne, Germany (1986)
• PhD in Geology, Boston University, United States (1993)

Research Interests: She specializes in studying groundwater resources and environmental change in arid regions, coastal zone dynamics, and natural hazards linked to extreme weather and seismic activity. Her work addresses global challenges like water scarcity and flooding through innovative remote sensing techniques and policy-oriented solutions.

Advising & Grants: No advising or grant details are explicitly provided. Her research emphasizes applied solutions to climate-driven environmental problems, combining technical methodologies with policy analysis.