Pilar Andrea Barria Sandoval

Pilar Andrea Barria Sandoval is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Forest Management and its Environment within the Faculty of Forestry Sciences and Nature Conservation at the University of Chile. With a 44-hour working week, she actively contributes to academic programs and research initiatives.

• Doctor (University of Melbourne, 2018)
• Civil Engineer (University of Chile, 2010)

Her research focuses on climate change impacts on water resources, forest hydrology, and ecosystem services, particularly in Mediterranean regions. She investigates environmental flow protection, adaptation strategies, and anthropogenic influences on hydrological systems.

Recent publications highlight trends in hydrological modeling, water allocation under climate stress, and sustainable management of basins. Her work bridges climate science, policy frameworks, and agricultural water use.

She mentors students in topics like precipitation estimation, wetland recovery, and air quality analysis, fostering interdisciplinary approaches. Current projects address institutional arrangements for climate adaptation and ecosystem service valuation in Chilean basins.