Steven Loheide

Steven Loheide is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work bridges hydrogeology, ecohydrology, and environmental engineering with a focus on groundwater-dependent ecosystems.

• PhD (2006), Stanford University
• MS (2001), Indiana University
• BS (1999), University of Northern Iowa

Loheide's research examines hydroecology, vegetative water use, and stream-aquifer interactions, particularly in the context of climate change, urban greening, and managed aquifer recharge. His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining remote sensing, hydrologic modeling, and ecosystem services analysis.

Key trends in his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) span: groundwater-forest interactions during drought, urban ecohydrology impacts on energy balance, MAR design for multi-benefit ecosystems, and tree sway monitoring as ecohydrologic stress indicators.

• 2022 - Distinguished Professorship of Water Resources Engineering
• 2021 - Harvey Spangler Award for Innovative Teaching
• 2018 - Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Award
• 2014 - Fulbright Scholar (Argentina)
• 2010 - NSF CAREER Award

Loheide teaches courses in groundwater hydraulics, ecohydrology, and hydroscience, advising graduate students through master's research, pre-dissertation, and thesis projects.