Ecohydrology Research Group University of South Florida - School of Geosciences

My drive to understand and communicate the interconnections between nature and people has guided my research toward serving diverse communities in Alaska and Florida by building shared knowledge of natural and social resources. My work focuses on the influence of hydrological processes on social–ecological systems. I draw on hydrogeologic and remote sensing data, qualitative methods, and the co-production of knowledge to develop vulnerability models that integrate both physical and social dimensions.

In addition, I am developing a growing interest in circularity, with a particular focus on the role of water in circular systems and its societal implications. Much of this work has been centered in Ecuador, where I collaborate with colleagues and communities to better understand how circular approaches can contribute to sustainable resource use, resilience, and environmental management.

I enjoy sharing my expertise through teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and community members. A central goal of my work is to make science approachable and accessible to non-scientific audiences, thereby enhancing community awareness of environmental challenges and empowering local stewardship, protection, and management of natural resources.