جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

David F. Bouttمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrogeology
• Watershed Hydrology
• Groundwater Recharge and Discharge
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

David F. Boutt is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He leads the Boutt Hydrology Group and holds several leadership roles, including Program Head of the 1-year Hydrogeology (MS) Program, Co-Director of the Environmental Science Program, and Major Coordinator for the Department of Geosciences. His research focuses on the subsurface component of the hydrologic cycle, with an emphasis on groundwater recharge, discharge, and its contribution to streamflow and springs. He investigates regional water availability across geologic time and employs isotopic and geochemical tracers to understand hydrological processes. Lithium & Arid Hydrology: Studies hydrogeology of salar and brine systems in Chile, Argentina, and the U.S. Great Basin, focusing on lithium enrichment processes. North-East Hydrology & Climate Change: Assesses climate change impacts on New England’s hydrological cycle, including precipitation, evaporation, and subsurface storage. Isotopic & Geochemical Tracers: Uses environmental tracers to constrain residence times and isotopic composition of waters, supported by funding from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust. Advanced Groundwater Modeling: Applies quantitative models to test hydrological hypotheses and predict impacts such as saltwater intrusion and groundwater flooding. His work has been featured in the Washington Post and Environmental Monitor, and he collaborates on international projects in Japan, Tobago, Chile, and Argentina. Research is funded by programs such as the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Project. Dr. Boutt advises graduate students and leads a dynamic research group integrating fieldwork, modeling, and remote sensing. He is actively involved in academic leadership and research innovation.

Paola Passalacquaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Resources Engineering
• Geomorphology
• Hydrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paola Passalacqua is a Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering and Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the L.B. (Preach) Meaders Professorship in Engineering. She leads research at the intersection of water resources engineering, geomorphology, and hydrology, focusing on river networks, coastal restoration, and remote sensing applications. Her work addresses delta dynamics, floodplain connectivity, and community resilience to compound hazards. Dr. Passalacqua earned a PhD in Civil Engineering (2009) and MS in Water Resources from the University of Minnesota, and dual MS/BS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Genoa (2002). Her technical expertise includes hydrological connectivity, network theory, and morphodynamic modeling using LiDAR and satellite data. Research interests emphasize river delta structure/dynamics, floodplain sedimentation, and translating science into community adaptation strategies. She co-developed tools like GeoFlood for large-scale flood mapping and the pyDeltaRCM numerical delta model. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates socio-technical vulnerability analysis with environmental systems. Awards include the endowed Meaders Professorship. Current projects involve coastal Alaska infrastructure resilience, SWOT satellite data applications, and delta sustainability in the Anthropocene. She leads the Passalacqua Research Group, engaging in citizen science through initiatives like UTBiome.

Tirthankar Royمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic History
• Global History
• Environmental History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Tirthankar Roy holds the position of Professor of Economic History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His expertise spans South Asian economic history, global historical dynamics, environmental history, and the legacies of colonial empires. He teaches courses such as EH307 (Economic History of South Asia, 1600–2000) and EH404 (India and the World Economy). His research interrogates long-term patterns in Indian capitalism, the interplay between climatic conditions and economic change, and the persistence of colonial legal frameworks in modern India. Key contributions include Monsoon Economies: India’s History in a Changing Climate and co-authored works like Law and the Economy in Colonial India and its sequel. His recent book Water and Development: The Troubled Economic History of the Arid Tropics examines water resource management in arid regions. He actively engages with public discourse via social media, countering historical myths about colonialism with evidence-based scholarship. Research interests include the economic development of South Asia, global historical comparisons, environmental determinants of economic activity, and the socio-political dimensions of colonial legal systems. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy debates, emphasizing the need for evidence-based understanding of historical processes.

Steve Margulisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Surface Hydrology
• Hydrometeorology
• Land-Atmosphere Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steve Margulis is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on surface hydrology and hydrometeorology, particularly in snow-dominated mountainous regions. University: University of California, Los Angeles Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering Research Interests: His work aims to improve characterization of hydrologic states and fluxes through remote sensing and modeling, with applications to water resource management and environmental hazard mitigation. Key areas include: Land surface and atmospheric boundary layer modeling Remote sensing of snow and soil moisture Data assimilation techniques Hydroclimatology and climate change impacts Publications Trends show consistent focus on snow hydrology, remote sensing applications, and data assimilation frameworks across diverse mountain regions including the Sierra Nevada, Andes, and High Mountain Asia. Recent work emphasizes model improvements through spatially distributed precipitation bias correction and satellite data integration. Students: Mentoring includes Ph.D. candidates Yiwen Fang, Yufei Liu, Jacob Schaperow, and Manon von Kaenel. Group alumni include notable researchers at institutions like NASA, Ohio State University, and University of Colorado. Research Projects are funded by NSF, NASA, and DOE/CERC-WET. Key initiatives include: Snow reanalysis frameworks for Sierra Nevada and Andes Investigations into land-atmosphere interactions Global frameworks for SWOT data products

• Hydrological uncertainty
• Climate change impact on hydrology
• Remote sensing applications
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ashish Sharma is a Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. With a PhD in Civil Engineering from Utah State University and extensive experience in hydrological research, he has established himself as a leading expert in his field. Dr. Sharma's research focuses on hydrological uncertainty, with particular emphasis on the impact of climate change and variability on hydrological practice. His work spans multiple areas including remote sensing applications, stochastic hydrological modeling approaches, development of hydrological models, and addressing key hydrology challenges such as design flood estimation and water resources management. He has made significant contributions to understanding how climate change affects hydrological extremes and water availability. His publications reveal a strong trend toward advanced modeling techniques for climate change impact assessment, with recent work focusing on spectral transformation methods, multivariate bias correction in climate models, flood forecasting improvements, and the relationship between temperature and precipitation extremes. His research increasingly integrates remote sensing data with hydrological modeling to address challenges in data-scarce regions. Professor Sharma has held significant leadership positions including President of the International Commission of Hydrologic Sciences (IAHS) Commission on Statistical Hydrology (STAHY) since 2016, service on the Australian Research Council's College of Experts twice, and participation on the Technical Committee for the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Design Flood Estimation guidelines (ARR2016). In addition to his research leadership, Professor Sharma actively mentors students and collaborates with researchers globally, as evidenced by his extensive publication record across top hydrology and climate journals. His work bridges theoretical hydrology with practical applications for water resources management under changing climate conditions.

Ralf Merzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Catchment Hydrology
• Flood Risk Assessment
• Climate Change Impact on Water Resources
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ralf Merz serves as Head of the Department of Catchment Hydrology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and holds a Full Professorship in Catchment Hydrology at Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg since 2011. His career bridges hydrological modeling, flood risk assessment, and water quality analysis across diverse climates from Central Asia to Europe. MSc in Civil Engineering (Technical University of Karlsruhe, 1997) PhD in Hydrology (Vienna University of Technology, 2002) Habilitation in Hydrology (Vienna University of Technology, 2009) Research Interests span comparative hydrology, flood generation mechanisms, climate change impacts on water resources, and nitrate dynamics in river systems. His work emphasizes process-based understanding of runoff events and regional flood modeling through innovative approaches like the PHEV distribution framework. Scientific Contributions include over 100 publications (2003-2025) on: Flood frequency analysis in changing climates Groundwater recharge in arid regions Hydrochemical response to droughts Remote sensing applications for groundwater studies Multi-response calibration of hydrological models Key projects involve MOSES observatory development, TRACER research school, and Pamir Mountains glaciological studies. Recognitions : APART research grant (Austrian Academy of Sciences, 2006) Leadership extends to directing the Catchment Hydrology department and participating in European hydrological networks like the Bode Hydrological Observatory and TERENO infrastructure. His methodological advancements include flood time-scale analysis and event runoff coefficient regionalization.

Daniel Farinottiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Glaciology
• Glacier Evolution
• Water Resources
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Farinotti is a Professor of Glaciology at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich and at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL). His work focuses on understanding glacier evolution and its impacts on water resources across mountainous regions globally. Dr. Farinotti's research interests center on glaciological modeling and its applications to water resource management. His expertise includes estimating glacier ice thickness from surface properties, long-term modeling of glacier mass changes, quantifying runoff contributions from glaciated catchments, and implications for water management in high mountain areas. His research integrates field observations, remote sensing data, and numerical modeling to address critical questions about glacier response to climate change. Dr. Farinotti's scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including the 2017 Nature Research Award for Outstanding Achievements in Review and the 2013 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Review from the Journal of Geophysical Research - Earth Surface. His publications demonstrate a consistent pattern of high-impact research across glaciology, hydrology, and climate science, with particular emphasis on the interactions between glacier dynamics and water resources. As a principal investigator, Dr. Farinotti has secured significant research funding from organizations including the Swiss National Foundation and German Federal Foreign Office. His work often involves international collaborations across multiple institutions, reflecting the global nature of glacier research and its implications for water security. He maintains active involvement in major scientific initiatives focused on glacier monitoring and climate change impacts. Dr. Farinotti leads the Glaciology research group at ETH Zurich's Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW), which conducts fieldwork across multiple mountain ranges globally. The group employs advanced techniques including geophysical surveys, remote sensing, and numerical modeling to investigate glacier dynamics and their hydrological impacts.

Yanhua Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Spatial-Temporal Data Science
• Smart Cities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yanhua Li is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department and Data Science Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he has served since 2021 (previously as Assistant Professor from 2015-2021). He is also an affiliated researcher at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC). His educational background includes dual PhDs: Computer Science from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2013) and Electrical Engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2009), along with an MS (2006) and BS (2003) in Electrical Engineering from Sichuan University. Dr. Li's research focuses on artificial intelligence and spatial-temporal data science with applications in smart cities and urban intelligence. His work particularly emphasizes imitation learning and meta learning in AI for understanding and influencing urban human agents' decision-making strategies, such as taxi drivers' passenger-seeking behaviors and urban travelers' transit choices. His laboratory develops advanced computational methods for urban transportation systems, traffic prediction, and spatial-temporal data analytics. His publication record shows a strong trajectory in top AI and data science venues, with recent work bridging foundation models with urban computing, enhancing robustness in spatial-temporal representation learning, and applying generative models to urban traffic estimation. His research spans computer vision, reinforcement learning, generative modeling, and spatio-temporal data analysis with applications in transportation, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Best Applied Data Science Paper Award at SDM 2019 NSF CAREER Award (2020) Runner-up for the 10-Year Impact Award for SIGSPATIAL Conference (2024, for 2014 paper) Dr. Li has secured significant research funding including an NSF CAREER award ($529k), multiple NSF grants totaling over $2 million, and industry collaborations with DiDi Chuxing Research. He has advised numerous PhD students who have gone on to faculty positions at institutions like San Diego State University and SUNY Binghamton University. His research group maintains active collaborations with industry partners including DiDi Chuxing, Pitney Bowes Inc., and NVIDIA. He leads several research initiatives including the CityLines project for urban transportation systems and has contributed to foundational work in spatial-temporal imitation learning. His laboratory continues to expand into new areas including applying large language models to urban dynamics prediction and developing advanced methods for environmental monitoring.

John Rowanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Climate Change
• Water Resources Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Rowan is a Professor of Physical Geography and Director of the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science at the University of Dundee. His roles include advancing sustainable development, particularly SDG6 (water and sanitation), and leading interdisciplinary initiatives. Previously, he served as Vice Principal for Research and inaugural Dean of the School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on environmental change, climate impacts on water resources, and policy-driven solutions, with global collaborations in Bangladesh, India, and Kenya. He has held advisory roles in Scottish Government’s Centres of Expertise and chairs UNESCO’s UK International Hydrological Committee. Research Interests: Environmental change, climate-water-food nexus, river basin management, sediment dynamics, and policy integration. His work bridges academic and applied domains, emphasizing governance and sustainable practices. Key projects include enhancing water security under climate uncertainty, developing risk frameworks for drinking water, and addressing the water-food-energy nexus. Publications: Over 111 articles, focusing on climate adaptation, water resource vulnerabilities, and ecohydrological modeling. Recent highlights include studies on the Karakoram Anomaly’s hydrological tipping points and frameworks for climate-resilient water safety plans. Awards: Gold Engage Watermark Award (2020), United Nations Risk Award (2019). Projects span international collaborations and policy advisory roles. He has supervised 12 students and led over 33 research projects, including the Hydro Nation Scholars Programme. Labs/Teams: UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science; Centre for Environmental Change and Human Resilience (CECHR), collaborating with the James Hutton Institute. Active in global forums like the UNFCCC Climate Assembly and World Water Forum.

• Freshwater Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Fisheries Conservation and Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rich Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). His research focuses on freshwater ecosystems, particularly understanding how stressors affect stream biodiversity and ecological processes. He leads the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Education: PhD in Ecology (University of Wyoming, 2019), MS in Biology (University of Central Arkansas, 2011), and BS in Environmental Science (University of Central Arkansas, 2008). Research interests include freshwater salinization, non-perennial stream dynamics, and fisheries conservation. His work bridges basic and applied questions, such as how climate change and human activities alter water quality and habitat availability. Recent studies explore predictive modeling of conductivity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and biogeochemical responses in intermittent streams. Publications span Environmental Science & Technology Water , Nature Water , and Science of the Total Environment . His 2024 studies address conductivity trends and non-perennial stream management. Key findings include global gaps in salinization research and crayfish population dynamics under climate variability. Service roles include membership in UTC’s Curriculum Committee, Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams, and the Hartman Nature Reserve Board. Teaching covers ecology, limnology, and fisheries management.

Sean K Careyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate change processes
• Surface water hydrology
• Hydrological processes
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sean K. Carey is a Professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society at McMaster University, where he directs the Watershed Hydrology Group. His research focuses on hydrological and land surface processes in natural and human-impacted environments, with particular expertise in cold regions hydrology and northern environments. Dr. Carey holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Guelph (1994), an MSc from McMaster University (1996), and a PhD from McMaster University (2000). His educational background established the foundation for his research in northern hydrology and climate change impacts. His research examines climate change processes and surface water hydrology, particularly in subarctic and alpine environments. Key interests include: Hydrological responses to climate change in cold regions Land surface processes in natural and disturbed landscapes Ecohydrological interactions in northern ecosystems Water resource management in mining-affected regions Long-term watershed monitoring and modeling Dr. Carey's extensive publication record focuses on hydrological processes in changing cold regions, with recent work examining permafrost interactions, watershed biogeochemistry, and ecosystem recovery in reclaimed landscapes. His research consistently addresses climate change impacts on northern water resources. He leads the Watershed Hydrology Group, which conducts field-based research across northern Canada including Yukon Territory and Alberta's oil sands region. Current work investigates the effects of climate warming on hydrological cycles and ecosystem functions in vulnerable northern environments.

• Climate Change
• Environmental Hydrology
• Extreme Rainfall Patterns
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Conrad Wasko is a Sydney Horizon Fellow at the University of Sydney and an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne. He specializes in environmental hydrology and climate change impacts on extreme rainfall and flooding. His work has been cited by the IPCC and he co-leads the update to Australia’s flood estimation guidelines. Previously, he held an ARC DECRA Fellowship and a McKenzie Fellowship. He has published over 50 articles and received awards including the Batterham Medal (2023) and the MSSANZ Early Career Research Excellence Award (2019). His research focuses on quantifying climate-driven changes in rainfall patterns and flood risks, with applications to infrastructure resilience and policy. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2016) Bachelor/Master’s qualifications (not explicitly stated in text) Key Roles: Member of The Net Zero Institute Editor of Journal of Hydrology X and Advances in Water Resources Hydroclimate Stream Leader, Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand His research emphasizes the intensification of extreme rainfall events with global warming, particularly their implications for flood risk and urban infrastructure. He uses advanced statistical models and climate data to project future flood scenarios and improve design standards. Recent work includes analyzing non-stationary rainfall patterns and improving flood frequency analysis techniques. Awards and Honors: Batterham Medal (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 2023) Veski Victoria Fellow (2020) MSSANZ Early Career Research Excellence Award (2019) Lorenz G Straub Award (2016) Grants and Projects: ARC DECRA Fellowship (University of Melbourne) Contributions to national climate change adaptation frameworks Labs and Collaborations: Partnerships with the Water Research Centre (UNSW) and the Net Zero Institute Collaborations on global flood risk assessments and hydrological modeling tools

Miguel Rico-Ramirezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Radar Hydrology
• Hydroinformatics
• Flood Forecasting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miguel Rico-Ramirez serves as Associate Professor of Radar Hydrology and Hydroinformatics at the University of Bristol's School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering. His research integrates advanced radar technology with hydrological modeling to address critical water resource challenges including flood forecasting, drought management, and precipitation measurement across diverse global contexts from South Korea to Mexico City. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Eng.) Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Ph.D. in Engineering, University of Bristol His research program focuses on radar-based precipitation estimation, hydroinformatics, and flood prediction systems. He pioneers deep learning applications for rainfall nowcasting and develops innovative methods for uncertainty quantification in hydrological modeling. Current work emphasizes cosmic-ray neutron sensor validation, satellite-based flood mapping, and seasonal forecast applications for reservoir operations, with strong emphasis on translating research into operational water management solutions. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant research thrusts: (1) deep learning frameworks for spatiotemporal rainfall prediction, (2) global validation of precipitation and soil moisture datasets using novel sensor networks, and (3) operational implementation of seasonal forecasts for drought mitigation in South Korea. His work consistently bridges radar meteorology with practical hydrological applications across urban and data-scarce environments. Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in source materials Dr. Rico-Ramirez supervises postgraduate researchers in radar hydrology and hydroinformatics, with projects spanning flood early warning systems, precipitation nowcasting, and climate adaptation strategies. His research receives funding for international collaborations focused on water security challenges, particularly in drought-prone regions and data-scarce basins like the Nile Delta. Current grants support development of integrated forecasting systems combining global datasets with machine learning for extreme event management. He leads the Radar Hydrology research group within Bristol's Water and Environmental Engineering division, collaborating closely with Professor Dawei Han on hydroinformatics and Dr. Rafael Rosolem on water-climate interactions. The team maintains active partnerships with meteorological agencies and water authorities globally, particularly in flood forecasting system implementation across South Korea and Mexico.

Paul D. Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Ecohydrology
• Water Quality
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Paul D. Brooks is a Professor in the Department of Geology/Geophysics at the University of Utah, where he has been a faculty member since July 2014. His research focuses on understanding water, energy, and biogeochemical cycling in seasonally snow-covered catchments, with increasing emphasis on predicting how climate and land use changes impact snow accumulation, ablation, and snowmelt-derived surface and ground water resources. His educational background includes a BS in Biology and Chemistry from Florida State University, followed by an MS in Ecohydrology (1991) and PhD in Biogeochemistry (1995), both from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Prior to his position at the University of Utah, Dr. Brooks was a Professor in the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources at the University of Arizona from December 2000 to June 2014. Dr. Brooks' research spans multiple disciplines within earth sciences, focusing primarily on hydrology, ecohydrology, and biogeochemical cycling in mountainous, snow-dominated environments. His work examines how climate change affects snowmelt processes, groundwater-surface water interactions, and water resource availability in the western United States. He employs a combination of field measurements, isotope hydrology, and modeling approaches to understand complex hydrological processes across multiple spatial and temporal scales. His research increasingly involves collaboration with stakeholders to translate scientific findings into practical water resource management applications. Analysis of Dr. Brooks' recent publications reveals a strong focus on groundwater-surface water interactions in snowmelt-dominated systems, with particular attention to how climate change affects streamflow generation processes. His work bridges fundamental hydrological science with practical water resource concerns, examining topics such as runoff efficiency, groundwater storage dynamics, and the impacts of land cover changes on hydrological processes. A significant portion of his recent research investigates the Western United States water resources under changing climate conditions. AGU Fellow (American Geophysical Union) Dr. Brooks actively mentors graduate students through thesis research (both PhD and Master's level) as evidenced by his teaching activities. His lab conducts research supported by various grants focused on understanding water resources in mountainous regions, particularly examining how climate change affects snowmelt hydrology and water availability. He collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, as demonstrated by his numerous co-authored publications with scientists from various universities and research organizations. Dr. Brooks leads research efforts through his lab at the University of Utah and is involved with the Wasatch Environmental Observatory, a mountain-to-urban research network in the semi-arid Western US. His work integrates field measurements across complex terrain to understand how topography, vegetation, and climate interact to control water, energy, and biogeochemical cycling in seasonally snow-covered environments.

C. Rhett Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Quality
• Hydrology
• Environmental Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. C. Rhett Jackson serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and holds the John Porter Stevens Distinguished Professorship in Water Resources at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His research focuses on the impacts of land use (forestry, agriculture, urbanization) on water quality and aquatic habitats, with particular emphasis on riparian vegetation, stream temperatures, and hydrological processes. He leads trans-disciplinary projects involving collaborators from environmental engineering, ecology, and geology. Education: PhD in Hydrology (University of Washington), MSE and BSE in Environmental Engineering (Duke University). Affiliations: Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Studies (IRIS), River Basin Center, and Coweeta LTER. Research interests include interflow dynamics, nitrogen cycling in mountain catchments, and the effectiveness of best management practices for nonpoint source pollution. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and has been recognized for his contributions to environmental science through the Distinguished Professor title. Key labs/centers: Water Resources Area, IRIS, and Coweeta LTER. His work bridges basic hydrologic science with applied water resource management, addressing both rural and urban challenges such as bioenergy crop impacts, karst groundwater interactions, and urban stream restoration.