Interests

Our research lies at the intersection of water resources engineering, geomorphology, and hydrology. We study river networks – their structure, dynamics, and connectivity – to inform adaptation strategies, increase landscape sustainability, and ensure the safety of communities.

We leverage remote sensing data (from SWOT, lidar, satellite imagery), numerical modeling, statistical analysis, and field work and focus on 4 main areas:

• Delta network structure and dynamics - performing fundamental research on the topology and dynamics of river delta networks and the partitioning of water, solutes, and solids;

• Hydrological connectivity - quantifying the exchange of water, sediment, and nutrients between rivers and floodplains and the implications for flooding, floodplain sedimentation, and nutrient processes;

• Flooding and compounding hazards - performing flood modeling, flood inundation mapping, and the detection of compounding events (such as flooding and heat);

• Impact of hazards on communities - translating research to practice and providing knowledge and data to communities and emergency responders to inform the development of adaptation strategies. 

Fun fact:  my name means 'the water passes'...that is where the name of the team comes from...