Current Projects
Past Fire Regimes in the Northern Great Plains
This research project investigates historical fire regimes in the Northern Great Plains using sediment cores from prairie pothole locations. By analyzing key indicators such as charcoal, stable isotopes, and pollen, students will reconstruct past fire activity to understand how fire has influenced regional ecosystems.
Pollination Services in the Northern Great Plains
This project examines pollination services to both native and crop species in the Northern Great Plains. Students will study pollinator communities and native shrubs while working in the field.
Glacial Research Projects in the Northern Rocky Mountains
This project focuses on snow and ice as critical water resources in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Current projects investigate wind-snow-glacier interactions, glacier area delineation for quantifying glacier changes, and water chemistry analysis for modeling glacial streamflow.
Physics-Informed Machine Learning and Deep Neural Architectures for Mapping Permafrost Extent and Thaw Hazard Along the Dalton Highway Corridor, Alaska (CRREL)
To predict permafrost thaw along Alaska's Dalton Highway, this project will develop and test machine learning and deep learning models to estimate permafrost presence and ground temperature using remote sensing data combined with in situ measurements from Alaska permafrost monitoring networks.
Flood Forecasting and Modeling
This project aims to advance flood forecasting and modeling by working with industry partners to test innovative hydrologic models and develop flood inundation mapping techniques. The goal is to enhance prediction accuracy and develop resources that support decision-making and public awareness of flood risks.
Inland Flooding and Risk Assessment
This research explores compound inland flooding driven by predecessor rain events, emphasizing their role in increasing flood risk. By collaborating with forecasting agencies, the research aims to improve hazard mapping and translate complex data into actionable risk assessments for vulnerable communities.
Monitoring and Mitigating Harmful Algae Blooms in the Northern Prairie and Lowlands Region
This research couples satellite imagery with advanced geospatial hotspot analysis to identify algal bloom development patterns over time in the lakes studied.