David Feldman
Professor of Urban Planning & Public Policy and Political Science, Director of Water UCI · UC Irvine
David Feldman specializes in water resources management and policy, global climate change policy, ethics and environmental decisions.
Drought Sustainable Development Ethics and Environmental Decisions Water Resources Management Global climate change policy
Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.
Expert in hydrogeology and water quality · Florida Gulf Coast University
Thomas Missimer conducts research into groundwater, sedimentary geology, water resources management, and geochemistry.
Injection Wells Geology Desalination Groundwater Contamination Groundwater Hydrology
Robert Traver, PhD
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Director of the Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Robert Traver, PhD, PE, WRE, is an expert on green stormwater infrastructure.
Stormwater Management Bmp Green Infrastructure Urban Watersheds Flooding Water Resources
Ram B. Gupta, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs | Professor of Chemical & Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Research interest: batteries, electrochemistry, sustainable energy, biofuel, biomaterials, supercritical extraction, and nanomedicine.
Batteries Electrochemical engineering Bio-carbon Supercritical carbon dioxide technology Nanotechnology
Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Environmental Science and Biomedical Studies; Director of Environmental Health Science · Baylor University
Dr. Brooks examines water quality, environmental health & contaminants, and sustainability issues, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas.
Contaminants of Emerging Concern Harmful Algal Blooms Urbanization Sustainability Issues Environmental Contaminants
Serge Thomas, Ph.D.
Expert in the ecology of aquatic environments · Florida Gulf Coast University
Serge Thomas specializes in the consequences of natural and human stresses in aquatic ecosystems.
Ecological Engineering Hydrosystems Technologies to Clean Water Microplastics Algal Blooms
Greg Characklis, Ph.D.
Professor, Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Characklis is a professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the UNC Chapel Hill.
Environmental Sciences Water Sustainability Water Quality Microbial Biology University Teaching
Joan B. Rose
Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife · Michigan State University
International expert in water and public health microbiology, studies viruses, source tracking and protozoa in water with new tools.
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Microbial Source Tracking Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Public Health Microbiology Environmental Virology
Dave Owen
Harry Sunderland '61 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: owendave@uchastings.edu / 415-703-8285 / Office 368-200
Environmental Law Natural Resources Law Water Law Administrative Law Water Resource Management
Sarah Wolfe
Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability · University of Waterloo
Assistant Professor
Geography Water Decision Making and Governance Water Research Environmental and Social Psychology Sociology
Marty Ralph
Research Meteorologist, Director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) · UC San Diego
F. Martin Ralph is a research meteorologist focused on understanding the processes that create extremes in precipitation.
Atmospheric Rivers Observations Atmospheric Chemistry Precipitation Hydrometeorology
James Douglass, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.
Reefs Algae Oysters Water Pollution Marine Biology
Rick Relyea
Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute; Director, Jefferson Project; & David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Researches community ecology, ecotoxicology, phenotypic plasticity, forest inputs to wetlands, disease ecology, and invasive species
Aquatic Ecosystems Animal Disease Ecology Animal Behavior Evolution Ecology
David Hu
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
David Hu's research focuses on fundamental problems of hydrodynamics and elasticity that have bearing on problems in biology.
Physical Applied Mathematics Biomechanics Fluid Dynamics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics
Greg Tolley, Ph.D.
Expert in marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Greg Tolley studies estuaries, including the ecology of oyster reefs and the impact of freshwater inflow on estuarine ecosystems.
Science Education Water Quality Physiology of Estuarine Organisms Freshwater Inflow Estuaries and Estuarine Ecosystems
Rachel Noble, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Institute of Marine Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
A main thread of Rachel Noble’s work is the application of novel molecular techniques for applied and basic science.
stormwater E. Coli Water Treatment Microbial Contaminants Viruses
Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal water health · Florida Gulf Coast University
Michael Parsons studies the causes of harmful algal blooms and how their toxins can impact marine and human lives.
Phytoplankton Ecology Coral Reef Ecology Ciguatera Outbreaks Coastal Water Health Plankton Ecosystems
AJ Reisinger
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
AJ Reisinger’s research focuses on how human activities affect levels of nutrients and impair the quality of soil and water.
Urban Ecology Pollution Pharmaceuticals Wetlands and Aquatic Ecosystems Soil, Water, and Aquifer Remediation
Molly Nation, Ph.D.
Expert in environmental education · Florida Gulf Coast University
Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.
Women in S.T.E.M. fields Curriculum Development Water Resilience Education Science Education K-12 Education
Amir AghaKouchak
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering · UC Irvine
Amir AghaKouchak studies how climate change and variability influence extreme events (flood/drought/heatwaves) and compound hazards.
Climate Extremes Climatology Climate Change Flood Drought