Campus Directory

Division Physical & Biological Sciences Division

Department/College/Unit Institute of Marine Sciences

Title Postdoctoral Scholar

Affiliation Staff

Other UCSC Campus Affiliation IMS-Fisheries Collaborative Program

Staff Type Researcher

Primary Office Location Remote work location

Mail Stop NMFS

Biography, Education and Training

With a Ph.D. specialization in 'Water Informatics,' my research focused on water resources systems and security, including water quality and availability. I explored process-based and data-driven models to simulate hydrologic response; I investigated climate change's impact on hydrology; and developed data-driven methods to detect critical factors that altered the relationship between expected runoff and other geohydroclimatic variables. A part of my research assessed groundwater quality by predicting the areal extent of regulatory health risk standards. I consulted on several transnational projects and managed compliance as a water manager in the New Mexico State Govt. Organization. I have experienced diverse cultural environments, transitioning from my upbringing in South Asia to studying in Sweden, where I immersed myself in Scandinavian culture. Subsequently, I embraced cultural diversity while studying at a Hispanic-serving University in the United States. My research interests include analyzing the effects of land-use shifts and climate forcing on natural and human systems, and identifying their vulnerabilities and resilience.