
(*students)
Randell, H., Gray, C., Grant, M., Shinkareva, G., Seyoum, W., O’Reilly, C. M., 2025 “Environmental change, aquatic conditions, and household food security: Evidence from Lake Malawi” Pop. and Env., 41(1) DOI:10.1007/s11111-025-00476-9
Seyoum, W.M., 2024, “Book Review: Hydrology, An Introduction, 2nd Edition By Wilfried Brutsaert” Groundwater, https://doi.org/10.1111/gwat.13388
Persico, G., Seyoum, W. M., Peterson, E. W., 2024 “ Spatiotemporal Analysis of Hydro-Climatic Variables in the Sudd Wetland: Understanding the Wetland Dynamics. Wetlands, 44(7). DOI:10.1007/s13157-024-01851-2
*Rimal, P., Demissie Z., Seyoum, W., Dutta, A., Rimmington, G., 2024 “GIS-based multicriteria evaluation for flood susceptibility assessment Using Machine Learning”. Applied Computing and Geosciences, 23:100183 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acags.2024.100183
*Oware, P., Seyoum, W. M., Malone, D., Lanning, A., 2022 “Groundwater flow path and travel time using numerical models to understand radium transport in deep bedrock aquifers” Environ Earth Sci, 81, 463 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-022-10580-w
Esayas Gebremichael, Seyoum, W. M., *Ishimwe, B., Sataer, G., 2022 “Lake Surface Area Expansion: Insights into the Role of Volcano-Tectonic Processes, Lake Beseka, East Africa” Journal of Hydrology: Regional, 41: 101093. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2022.101093
*Riedel, J.W., Peterson, E.W., Dogwiler, T.J., Seyoum, W.M., 2022 “Investigating Thermal Controls on the Hyporheic Flux as Evaluated Using Numerical Modeling of Flume-Derived Data.” Hydrology, 9(9). DOI:10.3390/hydrology9090156
*Bosompemaa, P., Peterson, E. W., Perry, W. L., and Seyoum, W. M., 2021 “Recycling of nitrate and organic matter by plants in the vadose zone of a saturated riparian buffer” Water Air and Soil Pollution. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 232(6), 1-14. doi.org/10.1007/s11270-021-05202-3
*Ambrose-Igho, G., Seyoum, W.M., Perry, W.L., O’Reilly, C.M., 2021, “Spatiotemporal Analysis of Water Quality Indicators in Small Lakes Using Sentinel-2 Satellite Data: Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake, Central Illinois, USA” Environmental Processes, 8(2): 637-660 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-021-00519-x
*Tilahun, T., Seyoum, W.M., 2021, “High-Resolution Mapping of Tile Drainage in Agricultural Fields Using Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)-Based Radiometric Thermal and Optical Sensors” Hydrology 2021, 8(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology8010002
Seyoum, W.M., *Kwon, D., 2020, “Suitability of Satellite-based Hydro-Climate Variables and Machine Learning for Streamflow Modeling at Various Scale Watersheds” Hydrological Sciences Journal 65:2233-2248 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02626667.2020.1792473
Seyoum, W.M., *Kwon, D., Milewski, A., 2020, “Downscaling GRACE TWSA Data into High-Resolution Groundwater Level Anomaly Using Machine Learning-Based Models in a Glacial Aquifer System” Remote Sensing, 11(7), 824. available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/rs11070824
Adam Milewski, *Thomas, M. B., Seyoum, W.M., Rasmussen, T., 2019, “Spatial Downscaling of GRACE TWSA Data to Identify Spatiotemporal Groundwater Level Trends in the Upper Floridan Aquifer, Georgia, USA” Remote Sensing, 11(23), 2756. available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/11/23/2756
Adam Milewski, Seyoum, W.M., Racha Elkadiri, Michael Durham, 2019 “Multi-Scale Hydrologic Sensitivity to Climatic and Anthropogenic Changes in Northern Morocco” Geosciencs, 10(1), 13. available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/10/1/13
*Abiy, A. Z., Melesse, A.M., Seyoum, W.M., and Abtew, W., 2019, Extreme Hydrology and Climate Variability, Monitoring, Modelling, Adaptation and Mitigation, Book Chapter (ebook: https://www.elsevier.com/books/extreme-hydrology-and-climate-variability/melesse/978-0-12-815998-9).
Seyoum, W.M., 2018, “Characterizing Water Storage Trends and Regional Climate influence using GRACE Observation and Satellite Altimetry Data in the Upper Blue Nile River Basin” J Hydrol 566:274-284 available online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2018.09.025
Seyoum, W.M. and Milewski, A., 2017, “Improved Methods for Estimating Local Terrestrial Water Dynamics from GRACE in the Northern High Plains” Advances in Water Resources, 110, 279-290. http://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S0309170817302336
Seyoum, W.M. and Milewski, A., 2016, “Monitoring and comparison of terrestrial water storage changes in the Northern High Plains using GRACE and in-situ based integrated hydrologic model estimates” Advances in Water Resources, 94, 31-44. doi:10.1016/j.advwatres.2016.04.014http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309170816301166
Seyoum, W. M., Milewski, A., Durham, M. 2015, “Understanding the relative impacts of natural processes and human activities on the hydrology of the Central Rift Valley Lakes, East Africa” Hydrol. Process., 29: 4312-4324. Doi: 10.1002/hyp.10490 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hyp.10490/abstract
Seyoum, W. M. and Eckstein, Y., 2014, “Hydraulic relationships between buried valley sediments of the glacial drift and adjacent bedrock formations in Northeastern Ohio, USA” Hydrogeology Journal, 22(5), 1193-1206. Doi: 10.1007/s10040-014-1128-y http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10040-014-1128-y
Selected Abstracts (*students)
Seyoum, W.M., *Mheta, Shourya, Gebremichael, E., 2024 “Human-Induced Hydrological Changes in Lake Beseka, East Africa: Evaluating the Role of Irrigation Using Remote Sensing and Modeling” American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C.
*Schwarz, Alex, Seyoum, W.M., Shinkareva, G., 2024 “Modeling Chlorophyll-a Concentrations Using Machine Learning Algorithms and the Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 Constellation: A Case Study of Lake Erie” American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C.
Galina Shinkareva, Catherine M. O’Reilly, Wondwosen M. Seyoum, John Lagergren, William L. Perry, 2024 “Diurnal turbidity patterns in freshwater streams: the bigger picture” American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C.
*Ijigade, F., Seyoum, W. M., Peterson, E., 2024 “Exploring Nitrate Reduction In A Saturated Riparian Buffer Through A Three-Dimensional Reactive Contaminant Transport Model: Implications For Designing Better Riparian Buffer” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
Adam Milewski, Todd C Rasmussen, Wondwosen M Seyoum, 2024 Using Downscaled GRACE Data to Examine Groundwater Recharge Dynamics in a Multi-Layered Aquifer System, Chapman Conference on Remote Sensing of the Water Cycle, Honolulu, Hawaii
*Dooley, A. and Seyoum, W., 2023 “Spectrum of the Lakes: Unveiling Water Color of Minnesota’s Sentinel Lakes with Satellite Remote Sensing for Water Quality Monitoring, Pittsburgh, PA, Oct 2023, https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2023AM/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/393308
Seyoum, W. and *Dooley, A., 2023 “Remotely Sensed Water Color as a Proxy for Monitoring Water Quality in Inland Lakes” EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 24–28 Apr 2023, EGU23-3784, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-3784, 2023
*Dooley, A. and Seyoum, W., 2023 “Water Color of Minnesota’s Sentinel Lakes (Slice) by Satellite Remote Sensing” GSA North-Central Section, Grand Rapids, MI, 4–5 May 2023, https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2023NC/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/386463
*Oghenevwede, E. and Seyoum, W., 2023 “Spatiotemporal Variation of Baseflow and Surface Runoff to Assess Groundwater Variability” GSA North-Central Section, Grand Rapids, MI, 4–5 May 2023, https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2023NC/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/386775
*Nsude, N., Seyoum, W., and Peterson, E. 2023 “Understanding Groundwater Flow in a Saturated Buffer Zone (Sbz) Using Numerical Models: Case Study of the T3 Site, Central Illinois” GSA North-Central Section, 2023, Grand Rapids, MI, 4–5 May 2023, https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2023NC/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/386575
Oladuji, O., Seyoum, W., Peterson, E., O’Reilly, C., and Perry, W., 2022 “Trends In Nutrient Load And Driving Factors in the Illinois River Basin” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
Demissie, Z., Parcell, W., Swindle, A., Fielding, E., Seyoum, W. M., Duta, A., and Liang, X., 2021 “An Integrated Time-Series Surface Deformation Analysis Using Insar, Gnss, And Nldas Data” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
*Komas, J., Seyoum, W. M., O’Reilly, C. M., Mayes, J., Darter, J. M., Harlovic, T. and Perry, W. L., 2021 “Using An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Equipped With A Multispectral Sensor To Optically Map Water Quality Parameters In Drinking Water Reservoirs” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
Gebremichael, E., Seyoum, W., *Ishimwe, B., Sataer, G. 2021. “Understanding the causes of non-climatic lake surface area expansions: insights from the perspective of volcano-tectonic processes” American Geophysical Union, New Orleans, LA.
*Riedel, J., Peterson, E., Dogwiler, T., and Seyoum, W. M., 2021 “Effects Of Thermal Variation On Flow Dynamics In The Hyporheic Zone” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
*Sahad, A., Peterson, E., O’Reilly, C. M., Seyoum, W. M., Hoberg, Joseph R., Schukow, E. J., and Twait, R., 2021 “Using A Tracer Test To Assess The Transport And Fate Of Nitrate In A Saturated Buffer Zone” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
*Asfaw, D., Seyoum, W. M., 2020 “Downscaling of GRACE TWSA in highly Stressed Aquifer Systems, The Central Valley Aquifer, using Machine Learning” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference.
*Persico, G., Seyoum, W. M., Peterson, E., and Budikova, D., 2020 “Sensitivity of the Sudd Wetland to Climate and Human Impacts Using Satellite Remote Sensing” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference. *Wang, M., Perry, W., and Seyoum, W. M., 2020 “Improving Water Quality through Reducing Agricultural Nutrient Loss” Geological Society of America, Annual Conference.