Lea Davidson, Ph.D.
Lea Davidson is Mendenhall Fellow and Research Physical Scientist for the USGS Office of International Programs.
Dr. Davidson’s research focuses on integrating remote sensing tools to improve estimates of hydrologic variables in ungaged or data limited regions. She is particularly interested in improving estimates of surface and groundwater storage and flux through remotely sensed products. Her previous work has focused on quantifying ephemeral channel flow patterns in ungaged, arid regions, with a particular focus on North Africa. Currently, she is involved in the development of the Watershed Analysis and Visualization Engine (WAVE), a tool for rapid assessment of global water budgets. In tandem with advancing fundamental understanding, her work broadly aims to increase clarity of regional water resources for improved management decision making.