We are interested in questions on how Earth surface and subsurface processes shape water flow, chemistry, and quality, and respond to climate change + other human induced perturbations.

Li Reactive Water Group ask questions on how water moves, what it interacts with, and what controls its chemistry and quality in natural environments (e.g., streams, rivers, soils, groundwater). In doing so, we aim to understand the response of water flow and chemistry to changing climate and human perturbations. Ultimately we aim to forecast water quantity and quality, and to facilitate risk assessment, management, and stewardship.

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Publications from our group are available on google scholar. 

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If you are interested in our research, please start the conversation

by emailing Dr. Li. (@LiReactiveWater).

Watersheds are the fundamental earth surface units that respond and adapt to changes in external forcings, and process key elements (e.g., C, N, P). These processes govern biogeochemical transformation and chemical spreading from non-point sources, and regulate water quality and quantity. Our group studies the interactions between water flow and biogeochemical processes shaped by external climate conditions and internal structure characteristics. We collaborate with a broad group of biogeochemists, hydrologists, ecologists, and geologists; and study watersheds under gradients of climate, vegetation, geology, and land use conditions across the globe, as shown below.