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Melinda Daniels, Ph.D.

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Melinda Daniels, Ph.D.

Senior Research Scientist

  • Principal investigator, Fluvial Geomorphology Group.
  • Adjunct professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Pennsylvania.
  • Adjunct faculty, Department of Geography, Kansas State University.
  • Affiliate faculty, Department of Geography, University of Delaware.
  • Affiliate faculty, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Delaware.

Contact

mdaniels@stroudcenter.org
tel. 610-910-0044
970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311

Interests and Expertise

Melinda Daniels’ research program focuses broadly on the fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and stream ecosystem ecology of both natural and human-modified river systems, from reach to watershed scales. Her interests include river restoration, watershed management, and stream ecosystem science. Though much of it is theoretically based, all of her research is placed within the context of better understanding our impact on rivers, improving river management, and enabling successful river restoration.

Daniels’ work includes examining how people perceive river environments and the process of communicating science to river managers and stakeholders. Essentially, her research perspective examines rivers as coupled human and natural systems.

Education

  • Ph.D., physical geography, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
  • Master of Research in environmental science, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • B.S., natural resources and environmental science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

Professional Experience

  • Senior research scientist, Stroud Water Research Center, 2023–present.
  • Associate research scientist, Stroud Water Research Center, 2013–2022.
  • Associate professor, Department of Geography, Physical and Environmental Geography, Kansas State University, 2010–2013.
  • Assistant professor, Department of Geography, Physical and Environmental Geography, Kansas State University, 2008–2010.
  • Assistant professor, Department of Geography, Physical and Environmental Geography, University of Connecticut, 2002–2008.
  • Instructor, University of Illinois, 2001–2002.
  • Research assistant and fellow, stream confluence dynamics, river restoration science, University of Illinois, 1998–2001.

Publications

Grain-size sorting in meander bends containing large woody debris

Daniels, M.D. 2006. Physical Geography 24(7):348–362.

Spatial patterns of turbulence kinetic energy and shear stress in a meander bend with large woody debris

Daniels, M.D., and B.L. Rhoads. 2004. In S. Bennett and A. Simon (editors). Riparian vegetation and fluvial geomorphology. American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C.

Influence of a large woody debris obstruction on three-dimensional flow structure in a meander bend

Daniels, M.D., and B.L. Rhoads. 2003. Geomorphology 51:159–173.

Integrating science and technology to support stream naturalization near Chicago, Illinois

Wade, R.J., B.L. Rhoads, J. Rodriguez, M.D. Daniels, D. Wilson, E.E. Herricks, F. Bombardelli, M. Garcia, and J. Schwartz. 2002. Journal of the American Water Resources Association 38(4):931–944.

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