Prof. Nicholas Pinter

My research focuses on earth-surface processes (geomorphology) applied to a broad range of problems. Much recent work involves rivers, fluvial geomorphology, flood hydrology, floodplains, and flood-related public policy. My research group applies fluvial geomorphology, hydrologic and statistical tools, GIS, and other approaches to assess river dynamics and flood hazards. Although much current research focuses on rivers and flooding, I continue to work on a broad range of processes that shape the earth surface and operate, in particular, over anthropogenic time scales. One pressing human application is for managing risk from natural hazards, and my group has worked extensively on quantifying those risks, guiding mitigation and other solutions, and providing a scientific basis for sound natural-hazards policy.