Research

My research interests lie in developing holistic approaches to water resource management and utilization, and to better understand the uncertainty involved with forecasting hydrologic phenomena. This research primarily encompasses the areas of water resource systems analysis, and stochastic and deterministic hydrology. Much of my past research has examined the application of statistical models to environmental processes, such as the prediction of extreme streamflow events (both floods and droughts). In addition, I am currently involved with research that addresses fluctuations in water quality, water quantity, and hydrologic processes due to land use changes. My research utilizes many engineering tools, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), field hydrology and meteorology, and computer modeling and simulation, to gain a better understanding of hydrologic processes and how best to manage water resources. The current funded projects are listed below.

FUNDED RESEARCH

Urban Forest Spatial Modeling, USDA Forest Service, Role: Principle Investigator, Collaborator: Dr. David Nowak, USDA Forest Service, 2007- present.

Consumptive Use Mitigation Plan, Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC), Role: Principle Investigator, Collaborator: Dr. Zhenxing Zhang, SRBC, 2007.

Investigating New Advances in Forest Species Classification, USDA-CSREES/McIntire Stennis Program, Role: Collaborator, Principle Investigator: Dr. Lindi Quackenbush, SUNY ESF, 2006-2008.

Assessing BMP Effectiveness on the Skaneateles Watershed, US Environmental Protection Agency, Role: Collaborator, Prinicple Investigator: Dr. Russ Briggs, SUNY ESF, 2005 - 2009.

Improving the Estimation of Low Streamflow Statistics at Ungauged River Sites, USDA Career Enhancement Award, Role: Principle Investigator, 2005-2007.

An Assessment of New Advances in Low Streamflow Estimation and Characterization, United States Geological Survery (USGS), Role: Principle Investigator, USGS, 2004 – 2006.

The Impact of Forest Mangement on Hydrology and Biogeochemistry, United States Department of Agriculture (McIntire-Stennis), Role: Principle Investigator, Collaborator, Elizabeth Boyer and Myron Mitchell, SUNY ESF, 2001 -2004.

A National Assessment of Low Streamflow Estimation Methodology, United States Environmental Protection Agency and National Science Foundation, Role: Principle Investigator, Collaborator: Rich Vogel, Tufts University, 1999 – 2003.

The Development of a Regionalized Approach to Estimate Low Streamflow Frequency at Ungauged River Sites in the Northeastern United States, USGS Water Resources Institute, 1997-1999.

The Effect of Forest Harvesting on Streamflow Generation and Water Quality in a Catskill Mountain Watershed, USDA-CSREES/McIntire Stennis Program, Role: Principle Investigator, Collaborator: Dr. Jeffrey McDonnell, SUNY ESF (now of Oregon State University), 1997-2000.