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Research Areas of Interest

Water Research refers to the scientific study and analysis of water resources, including their availability, quality, management, and environmental impacts. This interdisciplinary field encompasses a wide range of topics aimed at understanding the complex interactions between water and various environmental, economic, and social factors.

CWR has five primary research thrusts and is positioning to capitalize on new emerging areas.

The study of the distribution, movement, and properties of water in the Earth's atmosphere and on its surface, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater systems.

Cold Region Hydrology Modeling

  • Blowing Snow Transport
  • Snow Accumulation
  • Sublimation
  • Snowmelt Runoff
  • Soil Infiltration
  • Fill and spill hydrology

Groundwater Modeling

  • Aquifer Recharge Modeling
  • Groundwater pollution monitoring/modeling

Monitoring

  • Stream Gauge Installation and Monitoring
  • Surface and groundwater data collections
  • High Resolution Snow Characteristics Data collection (Snow Water Equivalent, Depth, and Density)

Assessing the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water bodies to monitor pollution levels, determine public health risks, and propose treatment methods.

  • Water Quality Assessments
  • Identify Nutrient hotspots
  • Biogeochemistry Modeling

Evaluating the effects of climate change on water supply, quality, and distribution, as well as developing adaptive strategies for water management.

The science of obtaining information about the Earth's surface and atmosphere from a distance, allowing data collection and analysis of various environmental conditions.

  • Monitoring Land Use and Land Cover
  • Detection Environmental Change
  • Natural Resource Management

To provide students with a robust understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics while assisting students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Center for Water Research
Leonard Hall Room 324
81 Cornell St Stop 8358
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8358
P 701.777.6959
taufique.mahmood@UND.edu

 

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College of Engineering & Mines

Upson II Room 165
243 Centennial Dr Stop 8155
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8155

701.777.2180 | UND.ceminfo@UND.edu

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