Gardner Lab
Department of Geology and Environmental Science
University of Pittsburgh
(Website under construction)
Our lab studies how rivers, lakes, and their landscapes move water, sediment, and elements across continents. We aim to understand links between physical and ecological processes as well as the impacts of human activities on inland waters. We draw from disciplines such as hydrology, ecosystem ecology, and geomorphology, with particular interest in data-driven spatial approaches that combine satellite remote sensing, in-situ sensors, and data synthesis. Current research activities focus on:
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Department of Geology and Environmental Science
University of Pittsburgh
(Website under construction)
Our lab studies how rivers, lakes, and their landscapes move water, sediment, and elements across continents. We aim to understand links between physical and ecological processes as well as the impacts of human activities on inland waters. We draw from disciplines such as hydrology, ecosystem ecology, and geomorphology, with particular interest in data-driven spatial approaches that combine satellite remote sensing, in-situ sensors, and data synthesis. Current research activities focus on:
- Human impacts on riverine sediment delivery from continent to coasts.
- Deciphering ecosystem processes from spatial patterns in and across rivers and lakes.
- Developing global databases of water quality using satellite remote sensing.
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- May 2021: We were funded by the NASA New Investigator award to build and analyze a global database of suspended sediment in rivers!
- September 2020: We are recruiting 1-2 PhD students and 1 postdoctoral researcher to join the team in 2021! See the "Join the Lab" tab for more information.
