The California Nevada Adaptation Program (CNAP) work focuses on adaptation, with an intentional transition from statewide climate research toward preparing communities for local-level action to address regional climate hazards. This emphasis on adaptation provides opportunities to address some of the most pressing climate issues in California and Nevada at the regional and community level.
Publications Representative recent publications by OAL members. For the latest updates, please contact the OAL Director: Andrey.Khlystov@dri.edu Nelson, K. N., Boehmler, J., Khlystov, A. Y., Moosmüller, H., Samburova, V., Bhattarai, C., Wilcox, E.M., Watts, A. C....
Desert Research Institute (DRI) scientists disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy decisions. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, edited volumes, and...
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A&WMA publications: Help make a good thing better Watson, J. G., Blumenthal, D. (1998). A&WMA publications: Help make a good thing better, Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 48 (11), 1022-1022 DRIPUB,EDITORIAL,HISTORY
Publications EEL Publications (peer-reviewed papers) 2016 - 2020: Clurman, A.M., Rodriguez-Narvaez O.M., Jayarathne A., De Silva G., Ranasinghe M.I., Goonetilleke A., Bandala E.R. 2020 Influence of surface hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity of biochar on the removal of...
Dr. Gautam’s research focuses on understanding the complex interactions between aerosol particles and light. The study uses advanced light scattering techniques to characterize the optical properties of different aerosol types. This research aims to push the boundaries of aerosol characterization, advancing both the technology used for monitoring and the understanding of aerosol particle behavior.
Science & Mathematics of AI modeling for Research and Technology (SMART) Lab established in 2022. The SMART Lab has three core missions: Education, Research & Technology
Can roadway design be used to mitigate air quality impacts from traffic?||Atmospheric Sciences|Published|Peer-reviewed Journal Article|1|1|Peer-reviewed Journal Article/Full Journal|1|Publications|
Nevada Medal of Science Recipients 1988 - 2021 Dr. Kathryn Sullivan is a distinguished scientist, astronaut, explorer and author of Handprints on Hubble: An Astronaut’s Story of Invention. “The scale, the immensity, and power of our planet and its systems are very...
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Sea, Earth and Sky : Celebrating the Spirit of Scientific Exploration, Discovery and Innovation The 2021 DRI Nevada Medal honors Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, the 31st DRI Nevada Medalist. A key feature of the hour-long online program is a highly-anticipated conversation...
A Word From Our President DRI is Nevada’s non-profit research institute, founded in 1959 to empower experts to focus on science that matters. We are honored to work with communities across the state –and the world– to address their most pressing scientific questions,...
DRI’s annual awards and recognition ceremonies were held at our Reno and Las Vegas campuses in early October to honor scientists and staff members for their achievements. Along with the below awardees, several faculty and staff were recognized for their long-term service to the institute. DRI prides itself on fostering a fulfilling workplace that builds internal community and inspires scientific discovery.
About Dr. Alison Murray Dr. Murray is a molecular microbial ecologist and biological oceanographer with research interests centered around a common theme of utilizing molecular biological and genomic approaches to describe the diversity of life, understand the...
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents awards Andrey Khlystov, Ph.D., the 2026 Regents’ Distinguished Career Award in recognition of his significant accomplishments and contributions to the field of atmospheric science, and Nathan Chellman, Ph.D., the Jason Geddes Rising Researcher Award in recognition of his outstanding early-career accomplishments and potential to advance scientific knowledge in the field of hydrologic sciences.
About Cultural Resource Management at DRI Since 1969, Desert Research Institute (DRI) anthropologists and archaeologists have worked to understand how culture and environmental conditions impact people’s decisions. DRI anthropologists study modern peoples while...
DRI’s annual awards and recognition ceremonies were held at our Reno and Las Vegas campuses in October to honor scientists and staff members for their achievements. Along with the below awardees, several faculty and staff were recognized for their long-term service to the institute. DRI prides itself on fostering a fulfilling workplace that builds internal community and inspires scientific discovery.
Geochemistry and Microbiology of the Extreme Aquatic Environment in Lake Vida, East Antarctica Lake Vida, in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of East Antarctica, is one of the largest lakes in the region. It was originally thought to be an ice block lake - frozen solid....
DRI RESEARCH LIBRARIESWelcome to the DRI Libraries The libraries are research libraries whose collections and services are developed and maintained for the support of the DRI scientific community. The libraries are open to other scholars. The libraries are members of...
Dr. Vera Samburova works in the organic analytical lab at Desert Research Institute, in Reno, Nev., on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum. Reno, Nev. (Thursday, March 1, 2018) - The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board...
On September 26 & 28, DRI held awards and recognition ceremonies at our Reno and Las Vegas campuses to honor eleven scientists and staff members for their achievements. Along with the below awardees, several faculty and staff were recognized for their long-term service to DRI for up to 25 years.
The DRI Foundation is honored to announce that DRI recently received a generous donation from the estate of Elizabeth “Betty” Gallifent for the Betty & John Gallifent endowment. The Gallifent Endowment provides essential unrestricted support to advance DRI strategic priorities, such as the Innovation Research Program (IRP). The IRP provides essential seed funding for early-stage research projects at DRI, allowing DRI scientists to test promising ideas and build the initial data needed to secure larger state and federal grants. We are grateful to Betty and John, as well as Betty’s family, for the Gallifent’s continued generosity to DRI. The Gallifent Endowment will provide essential support to DRI for generations to come.
DRI scientists Joe McConnell and Nathan Chellman co-authored a new study that examines a 6,000-year-old forest preserved in a Rocky Mountain ice patch. The research, which was led by the USGS and Montana State University, used the fossil wood to develop tree-ring based temperature estimates of the mid-Holocene period. The study can provide insight into the future elevational movement of forests under climate change, the scientists say.
SoilKsatDB: global soil saturated hydraulic conductivity measurements for geoscience applications Gupta, S., Hengl, T., Lehmann, P., Bonetti, S., Or, D. (2020). SoilKsatDB: global soil saturated hydraulic conductivity measurements for geoscience applications, Earth...