Paolo D'Odorico

Paolo D'Odorico is the Thomas J. Graff Professor of Natural Resources in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on surface hydrology, ecosystem ecology, aeolian processes, desertification, and nonlinear environmental dynamics. D'Odorico's work examines the role of hydrological processes in terrestrial ecosystems, including soil water balance, plant water stress, biogeochemical cycling, and land-atmosphere interactions. His research group investigates mechanisms of desertification, factors contributing to the resilience of desert margins, and the globalization of water through virtual water trade and international land investments. D'Odorico is also involved in evaluating the impact of irrigation on local water resources and sustainable agriculture.

Paolo D'Odorico is a scholar specializing in ecohydrology, aeolian processes, desertification, water sustainability, and water security. His research explores the interactions between water, land, and vegetation, with a focus on global challenges such as desertification, food-energy-water nexus, and land degradation. He investigates the impacts of climate change on agriculture and ecosystems, as well as the socio-environmental consequences of land and water grabbing. His work emphasizes the role of physical hydrology in shaping dryland ecosystems and the potential of mathematical models to understand vegetation pattern formation. D'Odorico's research contributes to sustainable water management and the mitigation of environmental impacts associated with agricultural expansion.