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Tanja Williamson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky and a Research Hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center. Her work focuses on hydrological processes, soil-water interactions, and the environmental impacts of land-use changes, particularly in agricultural and natural systems.
Education: PhD in Soil and Water Science (University of California, Riverside, 1999), MS in Earth Science (UC Riverside, 1995), BS in Geoscience (Pennsylvania State University, 1992).
Research Interests: Williamson’s expertise spans soil-water dynamics, hydrologic modeling, climate change effects on water resources, and the application of remote sensing (e.g., UAS photogrammetry) to monitor agricultural and environmental systems. Her projects address challenges such as tile-drain mapping, sediment transport in agricultural watersheds, and the resilience of farming practices under climate variability.
Professional Experience: Since 2010, she has led USGS research on water-resource sustainability. Her adjunct role at UK bridges academic and applied research, emphasizing collaboration with universities and agencies. Key projects include quantifying phosphorus/sediment transport in the Great Lakes region and simulating soil-water availability under climate scenarios.
