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Rebecca passes exams to become Ph.D. Candidate

Rebecca Composto has completed her coursework and qualifying exams to become a Ph.D. candidate.

Last updated on Apr 29, 2025 1 min read
Rebecca passes exams to become Ph.D. Candidate
Dr. Varun Tiwari has successfully defended his PhD

Dr. Tiwari has successfully defended his PhD on “Advancing Climate Resilient Agriculture and Disaster Management in Data-Scarce Bangladesh.”

Last updated on Apr 8, 2025 2 min read
Dr. Varun Tiwari has successfully defended his PhD
Dr. Mirela Tulbure Named as a University Faculty Scholar

Dr. Tulbure was recently named as one of the 20 2024-2025 University Faculty Scholars, selected from over 2,500 faculty members for research achievements.

Last updated on Feb 25, 2025 1 min read
New Paper on Non-Permitted Poultry Operations and Environmental Justice

A new paper led by Dr. Tulbure on non-permitted poultry operations has been published in GeoHealth. Dr. Júlio Caineta, current lab postdoc is a co-author.

Last updated on Jan 17, 2025 2 min read
New Paper on Non-Permitted Poultry Operations and Environmental Justice
Lab members attend AGU24 Conference in Washington, D.C.

GAEC lab members Mirela, Rebecca, Mollie and Varun presented at the American Geophysical Union Conference in Washington, D.C. in December.

Last updated on Jan 14, 2025 1 min read
Lab members attend AGU24 Conference in Washington, D.C.
Varun’s second chapter of his dissertation has been published

PhD Candidate Varun Tiwari’s second PhD paper has been published in PLOS ONE journal.

Last updated on Jan 9, 2025 2 min read
Varun’s second chapter of his dissertation has been published
GAEC Lab Ph.D. student receives $25k in funding

Ph.D. Student Rebecca Composto recently received a combined $25k in funding from a grant and scholarship. Rebecca’s research focuses on flooding and emergency preparedness in urban areas. In her first Ph.D. paper, she created a flood extent map of southeastern Pennsylvania for Hurricane Ida.

Last updated on Nov 26, 2024 1 min read
GAEC Lab Ph.D. student receives $25k in funding
Dr. Mollie Gaines started PostDoctoral position

Dr. Gaines is staying with the GAEC lab for a PostDoctoral position following her successful PhD defense in June.

Last updated on Oct 8, 2024 1 min read
Dr. Mollie Gaines started PostDoctoral position
Paper on pseudo-labels for field delineation published

A new paper on field delineation of smallholder farms has been published, in which Dr. Tulbure is a co-author.

Last updated on Sep 24, 2024 2 min read
Paper on pseudo-labels for field delineation published
Emma Vail joins the GAEC Lab as a PhD Student

The GAEC lab is excited to welcome Emma Vail as its newest member.

Last updated on Sep 26, 2024 2 min read
Emma Vail joins the GAEC Lab as a PhD Student