Dr. Alexandra Konings

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexandra Konings is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth System Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. She leads the Remote Sensing Ecohydrology group, focusing on the study of interactions between global carbon and water cycles. Her research investigates how changes in hydrological conditions affect ecosystems and climate through various processes such as transpiration, root water uptake, photosynthesis, and fire. She primarily employs remote sensing techniques, particularly satellite data and microwave remote sensing, to analyze vegetation water content. Konings is dedicated to the advancement of remote sensing methodologies to unlock new scientific insights into environmental datasets and their implications for climate and ecosystems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leads the Remote Sensing Ecohydrology group, studying interactions of global carbon and water cycles.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducts research on ecohydrology and remote sensing techniques.

Visiting Postdoc

— Present

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory • Pasadena, CA

Conducted postdoctoral research in remote sensing.

Visiting Postdoc

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Focused on hydrology and remote sensing methods.

NASA Earth Space Science Fellow

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in earth space science research.

Awards

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Sloan Research Fellowship

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Global Environmental Change Early Career Award

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Editor's Citation for Excellence in Refereeing

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CAREER

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New (Early Career) Investigator Award

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Group Achievement Award

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Doctoral Thesis Award

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Earth Space Science Fellowship

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Graduate Research Fellowship

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James B. Duke Fellowship

Courses

EARTHSYS 123A EARTHSYS 223 ESS 123 ESS 223 CEE 260D ESS 224 ENVRES 398 EARTHSYS 250 ENVRES 399 ESS 400 BIO 300X GEOPHYS 400

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.