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Robert A Bean, PhD

Robert is a Physical Scientist with the USGS Colorado Water Science Center (COWSC) in Lakewood, CO.

Robert has a background in geomorphology, hydrology, remote sensing, and GIS. His research interests include sediment transport, geomorphometry, SAR, and statistical applications. He joined the Colorado Water Science Center in 2023.
 

Professional Experience

  • 2020 – U.S. Geological Survey

  • 2012-2020 – The University of Texas at Austin
     

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. 2018, University of Texas-Austin, Department of Geography and the Environment; research emphasis paleohydrology, geomorphology, remote sensing

  • M.S. 2012, Portland State University, Department of Geography; research emphasis geomorphology, riparian ecology (biogeochemical processes)

  • B.A. 2009,  Portland State University, Department of Geography, Major: Geography  
     

Honors and Awards

  • Fulbright Scholar (Botswana) – 2016/17

Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Heejun Chang, Il-Won Jung, Angela Strecker, Daniel Wise, Martin Lafrenz, Vivek Shandas, Hamid Moradkhani, Alan Yeakley, Yangdong Pan, Robert Bean, Gunnar Johnson & Mike Psaris (2013) Water Supply, Demand, and Quality Indicators for Assessing the Spatial Distribution of Water Resource Vulnerability in the Columbia River Basin, Atmosphere-Ocean, 51:4, 339-356, DOI: 10.1080/07055900.2013.777896
Martin D. Lafrenz, Robert A. Bean & Daniel Uthman (2013) Soil ripening following dam removal, Physical Geography, 34:2, 124-135, DOI: 10.1080/02723646.2013.799033

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Heejun Chang, Il-Won Jung, Angela Strecker, Daniel Wise, Martin Lafrenz, Vivek Shandas, Hamid Moradkhani, Alan Yeakley, Yangdong Pan, Robert Bean, Gunnar Johnson & Mike Psaris (2013) Water Supply, Demand, and Quality Indicators for Assessing the Spatial Distribution of Water Resource Vulnerability in the Columbia River Basin, Atmosphere-Ocean, 51:4, 339-356, DOI: 10.1080/07055900.2013.777896
Martin D. Lafrenz, Robert A. Bean & Daniel Uthman (2013) Soil ripening following dam removal, Physical Geography, 34:2, 124-135, DOI: 10.1080/02723646.2013.799033

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.