جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marwan Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomorphology
• Hydrology
• River Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marwan Hassan is a Professor in the Department of Geography within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on geomorphology and hydrology, with extensive work on river systems, sediment transport, and landscape evolution. He maintains an active research program with numerous publications and collaborations across the globe, and leads the Hassan Lab which develops innovative tools like the LegoFlume for river science research. Education: PhD in Geography from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1989) MSc in Geography from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem BA in Geography from Ben Gurion University of the Negev Professor Hassan's research spans a wide range of topics in geomorphology and hydrology, including landscape evolution, hill-slope and channel interactions, channel stability and morphology, river sediment transport, stream ecology, and in-channel wood dynamics. His work addresses fundamental processes involving flow and sediment transport across multiple scales, from individual sediment grains to entire watersheds. His research extends beyond traditional fluvial geomorphology into urban hydrology, hyporheic flow, desert floods, water quality, and water resources management. A significant component of his research involves model development and experimental flume work to complement field observations, with a particular focus on step-pool streams as evidenced by his 18-year field observation study. Analysis of Professor Hassan's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sediment dynamics in gravel-bed rivers, with particular attention to the relationships between sediment supply timing, bedload transport, and channel morphology. His work combines experimental approaches in both field and laboratory settings with theoretical modeling to understand fundamental fluvial processes. His research has practical applications in river management, restoration, and understanding the impacts of major infrastructure like dams on river systems, as demonstrated by his studies on the Three Gorges Dam and Wenchuan Earthquake impacts. Professor Hassan leads an active research group at UBC that develops innovative methodologies for studying river systems. His lab's development of the LegoFlume represents a creative approach to experimental fluvial geomorphology. His collaborative work spans multiple countries and institutions, reflecting the global relevance of his research on river processes and management.

Ylva Sjöbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Arctic Hydrology
• Permafrost Dynamics
• Climate Change Impact on Water Resources
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ylva Sjöberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience, Umeå University. Her research focuses on Arctic hydrology, permafrost dynamics, and climate change impacts on water resources, employing numerical modeling and field-based methods across northern Fennoscandia, Greenland, and Alaska. Key research areas include: Mechanistic understanding of Arctic river methane emissions (ARIMETH project, 2025) Cryospheric impacts on water quality and flow paths Development of standardized permafrost thaw monitoring protocols Science communication through Frozen-Ground Cartoons Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking groundwater-surface water interactions, permafrost thaw cascades, and biogeochemical processes in Arctic catchments. She actively collaborates with Indigenous communities and contributes to Arctic policy frameworks.

Lauren Somersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydrology
• Hydrogeology
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lauren Somers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering at Dalhousie University, specializing in hydrology and hydrogeology. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on sensitive hydrologic systems, particularly in mountainous and coastal environments. She employs field measurements and numerical modeling to study interactions between groundwater, surface water, soil carbon, glaciers, and climate. Education: BScE (Civil Engineering) from University of New Brunswick (2013), PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences from McGill University (2019) Experience: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT (2019–2021), Geotechnical Engineer-in-training at WSP (2013–2014) Her research interests include mountain water supply, wetland greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change adaptation strategies such as infiltration trenching and peatland restoration. She collaborates globally, with fieldwork in the Peruvian Andes, Southeast Asia, and Canada. Dr. Somers advocates for engineering interventions to enhance climate resilience and reduce carbon emissions. She actively recruits undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students with backgrounds in engineering, geosciences, or environmental science. Prospective students should contact her directly via email with their CV and research statement.

Christina Tagueمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecohydrology
• Ecoinformatics
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christina Tague is a Professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on ecohydrology, integrating hydrological processes and ecosystem dynamics under climate and land use changes. She leads the Tague Team Lab, developing models like RHESSys to study water cycling, vegetation interactions, and disturbance impacts. Her work emphasizes climate adaptation strategies in mountain and urban systems, and she has advised PhD students Annette Hilton and Ojas Sarup. Tague holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Toronto, with earlier degrees from the University of Waterloo and Toronto. Education PhD, Geography, University of Toronto, Canada MS, Geography, University of Toronto, Canada BEng, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada Research Interests Tague’s work bridges data science and environmental systems, modeling interactions between water, plants, geology, and climate. Key areas include: Climate change impacts on water resources Urban ecohydrology and stormwater management Post-disturbance ecosystem recovery Fire regime dynamics Model integration and visualization Decision-support frameworks for environmental policy Scientific Awards 2024 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fellowship Award Advising & Grants Tague supervises research on groundwater management, urban tree resilience, and wildfire impacts. Her lab collaborates on NSF-funded projects like the Virtual Hydrological Laboratory initiative and the SERI Fire Project. Grant activities focus on advancing ecohydrologic modeling tools and their application to real-world challenges. Labs & Teams Director of the Tague Team Lab, an ecohydrology research group at UCSB. The lab develops RHESSys, a community-based modeling platform, and explores interdisciplinary collaborations with artists to visualize complex environmental systems (e.g., the 'Future Mountain' interactive exhibit).

Kevin Turnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydrology
• Geomorphology
• Permafrost
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Kevin Turner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies at Brock University, with a cross-appointment in Earth Sciences. He is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of hydrology, geomorphology, and climate change in northern environments. Education: PhD in Geography, Wilfrid Laurier University Geographic Information System Application Specialist, Sir Sandford Fleming College BSc in Physical Geography and Biology, Trent University Dr. Turner's research focuses on hydrological and landscape changes in permafrost regions, particularly in the Old Crow Flats of Yukon. His work integrates isotope hydrology , paleolimnology , dendrochronology , and remote sensing , including the use of unmanned aerial systems. He investigates how climate change affects thermokarst lake dynamics, carbon cycling, and water balance in Arctic and subarctic systems. His long-term field campaigns since 2007 have contributed to a deeper understanding of climate-driven landscape evolution. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend in cold-region hydrology , remote sensing of permafrost , and paleoenvironmental reconstruction . His work frequently employs stable water isotopes and UAV-based monitoring to assess thaw slump dynamics, lake drainage, and ecosystem responses. The research spans disciplines including environmental science, geophysics, and Arctic ecology. Scientific Recognition: Selected to feature on the cover of a special issue of Remote Sensing (2021) Dr. Turner has been a principal investigator on multiple field campaigns and is affiliated with the NASA-ABoVE program. He teaches courses in GIS, quantitative methods, and water resource management. He advises graduate students and collaborates widely with researchers across Canada. He is actively involved in academic service, including serving as Chair of the Brock University Northern Studies Committee and as a board member of the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies. His research supports land management and climate adaptation strategies in vulnerable northern regions. He leads a research program that combines field observations, geospatial analysis, and long-term monitoring to address pressing environmental challenges in the Arctic.

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater Age Dating
• Environmental Tracers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

D. Kip Solomon is a Professor at the University of Utah where he currently holds the Brown Presidential Chair and serves as the Interim Chair of the Department of Geology and Geophysics within the College of Mines and Earth Sciences. With over 30 years of academic experience, Solomon has established himself as a leading expert in hydrogeology and environmental tracer applications. Dr. Solomon earned his Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo (1992), an M.S. in Geology from the University of Utah (1985), and a B.S. in Geological Engineering from the University of Utah (1979). Prior to his academic career, he worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in various positions ranging from Research Staff to Groundwater Group Leader. His research focuses on the innovative use of environmental tracers to evaluate groundwater flow and solute transport processes across various spatial scales. Solomon has pioneered methods using dissolved gases including helium-3, CFCs and SF 6 to determine groundwater ages, travel times, recharge locations and rates, and groundwater resource sustainability. He constructed and operates one of only a few laboratories worldwide that measures noble gases in groundwater. His work spans diverse environments from desert aquifers to mountain watersheds and even firn aquifers in Greenland, demonstrating remarkable versatility in hydrogeological investigation. Analysis of Solomon's recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a consistent focus on advancing groundwater age-dating techniques, understanding water storage dynamics in snowmelt-dominated systems, and investigating contaminant transport. His research shows increasing integration of multiple tracers, sophisticated modeling approaches, and field instrumentation development. The work spans multiple continents and addresses critical water resource challenges including climate change impacts, PFAS contamination, and sustainable groundwater management. Dr. Solomon's scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including the O.E. Meinzer Award from the Geological Society of America and Fellowship in the American Geophysical Union. His research has been supported by numerous grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and various state agencies. With more than 160 journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports, Solomon has made substantial contributions to understanding groundwater systems worldwide. His laboratory serves as a national resource for noble gas analysis, and his work on the automatic seepage meter represents significant innovation in field measurement techniques. Solomon has also contributed extensively to professional service, including serving on National Research Council committees and as the U.S. Representative for various Advisory Groups at the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Holly Barnardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecohydrology
• Stable Isotope Geochemistry
• Forest Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Holly Barnard is a Professor of Geography and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Colorado Boulder's College of Arts and Sciences. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) and Co-Director of the Hydrologic Sciences Graduate Program. Her research focuses on ecohydrology, stable isotope geochemistry, and forest hydrology, bridging hydrology and ecosystem science to understand climate and land-use impacts on water resources and ecosystems. She holds a PhD from Oregon State University (2009), MS from Colorado State University (2000), and BS from the University of Washington (1998). Dr. Barnard has received numerous awards, including the 2021 Boulder Faculty Excellence in Leadership and Service Award and the 2012 EPA Scientific and Technological Achievement Award. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with over 50 co-authored publications in journals like Communications Earth & Environment and Water Resources Research . She advises graduate students in the Barnard Ecohydrology Lab and teaches courses such as Research Design in Geography and Introduction to Hydrology. Her research uses field experimentation, isotopic analysis, and remote sensing to study water flow dynamics in mountainous areas. Current projects include investigating groundwater contributions to streamflow, dissolved carbon dynamics, and the impacts of disturbance (e.g., wildfires) on critical zone processes. She collaborates with federal agencies and international institutions to advance sustainable water management strategies. Labs/Teams: Ecohydrology Lab, Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER), Stable Isotope Lab Grants: NSF-funded projects on critical zone science and water resource dynamics

Fengjing Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecohydrology
• Watershed Hydrology
• Biogeochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fengjing Liu is an Associate Professor at the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) of Michigan Technological University. His research focuses on ecohydrology, watershed hydrology, and biogeochemistry, with an emphasis on understanding the impacts of human perturbation and climate change on water resources. He leads studies in snowmelt-dominated watersheds, black ash wetlands, and the interactions between landscape and climate in the Great Lakes region. Education: PhD, Hydrology and Biogeochemistry, University of Colorado at Boulder MS, Hydrology and Water Resources, Lanzhou Institute of Glaciology & Geocryology, Chinese Academy of Sciences BS, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Lanzhou University, China Research Interests: Dr. Liu’s work addresses three core themes: (1) the effects of forest management and invasive species on black ash wetlands, (2) snowmelt dynamics and climate change impacts in headwater catchments, and (3) landscape-climate interactions influencing water and greenhouse gas fluxes. His methods include isotope hydrology, end-member mixing analysis, and advanced hydrochemical tracing. Publications: Recent work explores snowmelt-regulated stream chemistry, climate-driven glacier mass loss, and agroforestry’s role in nitrogen mitigation. His studies span diverse regions from the Tibetan Plateau to the Great Lakes Basin, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to water sustainability. Grants & Advising: His research has been supported by grants focusing on ecohydrology and climate adaptation. While specific grants are not listed, his publications reflect collaborative projects with institutions like the USDA Forest Service and the National Science Foundation. Labs/Teams: Maintains active research programs within the GLRC, focusing on field experiments, hydrological modeling, and environmental monitoring in cold and temperate regions.

Bettina Schaefliمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydrology
• Climate Change
• Water Resources Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bettina Schaefli is an Assistant Professor and Unit Leader of Hydrology at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. Her work focuses on quantifying and predicting hydrological processes to support sustainable water resource management and mitigate extreme events. She holds a PhD in Hydrology from EPFL (2005), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Potsdam and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and served as an Assistant Professor at TU Delft (Netherlands). Since 2016, she has been an SNSF Assistant Professor at the University of Lausanne before joining the University of Bern. Education: Environmental Engineering (EPFL, 2005 PhD) Research Priorities: Glacier-influenced hydrology, climate change impacts on hydropower, and open science initiatives Leadership Roles: Editor of Hydrology and Earth System Sciences , President of the Swiss Hydrological Commission Her research investigates how hydrological systems respond to climate change, particularly in mountainous regions. Recent studies include modeling snow and ice melt dynamics, groundwater connectivity in cryosphere systems, and future hydropower potentials in Switzerland. She collaborates with the Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research to address water resource sustainability. Key contributions include the Northern Hemisphere Snow Water Equivalent (NH-SWE) dataset, which enhances understanding of snowmelt patterns, and studies on proglacial catchment hydrodynamics. She advocates for open science through data sharing and accessible methodologies. Grants/Funding: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) career development projects, institutional research grants. Labs/Teams: Leading the Hydrology Unit at the University of Bern’s Institute of Geography, collaborating with international research networks on mountain hydrology and climate change.

David Sheanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Geospatial Data Analysis
• Glaciology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Shean is an Associate Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Washington, with adjunct roles in Aeronautics & Astronautics and Earth and Space Sciences. His research focuses on remote sensing and geomatics to study Earth's cryosphere, including glaciers, snow, and ice sheets. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (2016) and advanced degrees from Brown University. Notable projects include SlideRule (cloud-based ICESat-2 processing) and NASA's High-Mountain Asia Team (HiMAT). He teaches courses like Geospatial Data Analysis with Python and Advanced Surveying. His work leverages modern data science, satellite imagery, and UAVs for high-resolution topographic analysis. Education: Ph.D., Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, 2016 Sc.M., Geology, Brown University, 2006 Sc.B., Geology-Physics/Mathematics, Brown University, 2004 Research Interests: Remote sensing, glaciology, planetary science, and hydrology. His work emphasizes automated data pipelines, cloud computing, and satellite stereo DEMs. Recent projects address ice shelf dynamics, snow depth mapping, and natural hazards like debris flows. His group develops open-source tools for processing NASA missions like ICESat-2 and commercial smallsat data. Labs & Teams: UW Terrain Analysis and Cryosphere Observation Lab Autonomous Flight Systems Lab eScience Institute Advising & Grants: Mentors PhD students in cryospheric science and geospatial analysis. Leads NASA-funded projects on STV mission technology, smallsat data analytics, and glacier mass balance. Collaborates with agencies like Malin Space Science Systems and Boston University.

Feifei Panمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Environmental Modeling
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Feifei Pan is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Geography at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on hydrological processes across multiple scales, integrating numerical models, remote sensing, and GIS techniques. Key areas include soil moisture dynamics, surface-groundwater interactions, water quality modeling, and vegetation-snow process visualization. Dr. Pan teaches courses such as Earth Science, Fluvial Geomorphology, Groundwater Hydrology, and Environmental Modeling. His work emphasizes solving complex environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, including climate change adaptation and sustainable land-water management strategies. His research has addressed topics like the impact of land-atmosphere feedback on extreme weather events, optimization of rainwater harvesting systems, and the effects of climate warming on polar regions. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, focusing on hydrology, climate science, and geospatial technologies. Dr. Pan advises graduate and undergraduate students on research aligned with his expertise, fostering the next generation of environmental scientists through mentorship in fieldwork and computational modeling.

John Faulkner Burkhartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Cryosphere
• Water resources
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Faulkner Burkhart is a Professor II (20% position) in the Section of Physical Geography and Hydrology at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo. His primary professional appointment is at Statkraft, Norway's largest renewable energy company, indicating a significant industry-academia connection. Based at the Geology Building on Sem Sælandsvei 1 in Oslo, he maintains dual institutional affiliations that bridge theoretical research with practical applications in water resources and energy. Dr. Burkhart's research expertise spans multiple interconnected environmental domains. His primary focus areas include Hydrology, Cryosphere dynamics, and Water resources management, with particular emphasis on mountainous and polar regions. His work investigates the complex interactions between atmospheric processes, snow and ice dynamics, and hydrological systems, especially in the context of climate change. Geographic regions of particular focus include the Himalayas, European mountain systems, and polar environments. Analysis of Dr. Burkhart's recent publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward integrating advanced computational methods with environmental observations. His research increasingly incorporates machine learning techniques for hydrological modeling and parameter identification, while maintaining strong foundations in traditional physical modeling approaches. A significant portion of his work focuses on improving hydrological predictions through innovative data assimilation techniques, particularly using remote sensing data for snow cover monitoring. This research has direct applications for water resource management, especially in the context of hydropower operations in mountainous regions. Dr. Burkhart maintains extensive international collaborations, as evidenced by his numerous multi-author publications involving researchers from institutions across Europe, Asia, and North America. His work consistently appears in high-impact journals across multiple environmental disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research. Current research directions appear to focus on enhancing the predictive capabilities of hydrological models through the integration of diverse data sources and advanced computational methods, with particular relevance for climate change adaptation in water-stressed regions.

Bryan A. Tolsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental and water resources systems analysis
• Heuristic algorithms for optimization
• Uncertainty estimation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bryan A. Tolson is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo since 2005, promoted to Professor in 2020. His research focuses on environmental and water resources systems analysis, multi-objective optimization algorithms, and uncertainty/risk estimation in hydrological modeling. Developed the PA-DDS and HD-DDS optimization frameworks Leadership in Great Lakes water level management and distributed watershed modeling Collaborative work with Environment and Climate Change Canada on GEM-Hydro and MESH models His publications (141+) emphasize: Calibration efficiency for computationally intensive models Machine learning (LSTM, ReNN) integration in hydrology Data assimilation techniques (EnKF, SMOS soil moisture) Climate change impacts on water resources Infrastructure resilience (e.g., leak detection algorithms) Supervision includes doctoral students working on: Hydrological model calibration (Juliane Mai, Masoud Asadzadeh) Flood forecasting (Hongli Liu, Mahyar Shafii) GIS-based watershed delineation (Ming Han) Deep learning applications (Qiutong Yu)

• Ecosystem Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Limnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amy M. Marcarelli is a Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the Ecosystem Science Center & Aquatic Analysis (AQUA) Shared Facility at Michigan Technological University. She holds a PhD from Utah State University and a BA from Colgate University. Her research focuses on biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem processes in freshwater habitats, including streams, rivers, wetlands, and Great Lakes littoral zones. She integrates basic and applied approaches to study nutrient dynamics, invasive species management, and restoration ecology. Her research spans four key areas: nitrogen fixation-denitrification interactions, stream-lake-watershed linkages, restoration impacts on aquatic systems, and cross-habitat resource subsidies. She has secured major grants, including an NSF CAREER Award, and leads the NSF-funded Aquatic Nitrogen Fixation Research Coordination Network (ANF-RCN). Her work emphasizes spatial and temporal variability in nutrient processes and the role of microbial communities. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in Ecology, Limnology, and professional development. She advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have pursued academic and applied careers in ecology and environmental science. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award and Michigan Sea Grant fellowships. Key labs and facilities under her direction include the Ecosystem Science Center, Aquatic Analysis Lab, and collaborations with the Large Lakes Observatory and USGS. Current projects include drone-based monitoring of invasive species, microbial fuel cell development, and long-term Great Lakes tributary studies.

Edwin Ceyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydrogeology
• Environmental Science
• Groundwater Contamination
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Edwin Cey is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment at the University of Calgary. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences (University of Waterloo, 2008), an M.Sc. in Earth Science (University of Waterloo, 1997), and a B.Eng. in Engineering (University of Saskatchewan, 1993). His research focuses on hydrologic processes in the shallow subsurface, including water and contaminant movement, preferential flow, frozen soils, microbial transport, and groundwater-surface water interactions. His work employs field, lab, and numerical techniques, with student projects addressing topics like salt leaching and snowmelt dynamics. Dr. Cey has received numerous awards, including the Great Supervisor Award (2018), Early Career Teaching Excellence Award (2016), and multiple Department of Geoscience Teaching Excellence Awards (2012, 2015). His recent publications explore nitrate leaching in agricultural systems, groundwater recharge dynamics in cold regions, and electrical resistivity tomography applications in frozen environments. He advises students in environmental hydrology and collaborates on projects addressing microbial contamination in rural water wells and land-use impacts on groundwater quality. His research also extends to One Health frameworks for waterborne pathogens and nitrate management in agricultural landscapes. Notable collaborations include studies on SAGD performance and salt-affected soil remediation. Media coverage includes investigations into bacterial contamination of surface water affecting groundwater quality.