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Tian Guo is a Research Scientist with the National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory and Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. She teaches Introduction to Surveying (ASM 216) course and conducts research on watershed erosion prediction and water quality modeling.
Dr. Guo received her PhD from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University under the mentorship of Dr. Bernard Engel in 2016.
Dr. Guo's research focuses on the evaluation of the impacts of climate and land use changes, and human decisions on crop yields, and sediment and nutrient reductions at various scales in the Mississippi River Basin and the Great Lakes region. Her primary research goals are to improve soil health, climate resiliency, agricultural sustainability, and water quality. She specializes in the Watershed Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) model and its applications for soil and water conservation. Her work combines hydrological modeling with field data to address complex environmental challenges related to agricultural practices and water resources management.
Analysis of Dr. Guo's recent publications reveals a strong focus on improving and applying hydrological models like WEPP and SWAT for watershed management. Her research spans soil erosion prediction, nutrient transport modeling, climate change impacts on water resources, and evaluation of agricultural conservation practices. A significant portion of her work addresses water quality issues in the Great Lakes region, particularly Lake Erie's harmful algal blooms. Her publications demonstrate expertise in model calibration, validation, and uncertainty analysis, with increasing emphasis on probabilistic approaches and ensemble modeling.
Dr. Guo has established collaborative research networks with various stakeholders including farmers, local agencies, and the general public. Her professional experience includes engagements with USDA-ARS scientists, particularly through the National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory.
Dr. Guo's laboratory work is associated with the National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory at Purdue University, which is part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service. This facility provides the infrastructure for her research on soil erosion processes, hydrological modeling, and water quality assessment.
