Department of Geology and Environmental Science-University of Pittsburgh
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:
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
- River meandering and its controls
- Algal bloom extent, severity, and causes in networks of rivers and reservoirs
- Deciphering ecosystem and geomorphic process from spatial pattern
- Developing global databases of water quality using satellite remote sensing
