Dr. Carlos Ramos Scharrón

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carlos E. Ramos Scharrón specializes in hydro-geomorphology, terrestrial carbon sediment budgets, watershed analyses, and the impacts of land use change and natural hazards on human-environment dynamics. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 1993, he completed his Ph.D. in Watershed Sciences at Colorado State University in 2004. Since joining the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin in 2013, he has focused on the environmental impacts of human-modified landscapes, particularly within the Insular Caribbean and Latin America. His research investigates accelerated soil erosion, degraded water quality, and impacts on coral reef habitats due to urbanization and agricultural activities. He has been a principal investigator and collaborator on projects funded by NOAA, NASA, and the National Science Foundation, addressing climate change-induced water scarcity in the Caribbean. He is also involved in several collaborative initiatives related to climate adaptation and landslide geohazards.

Research Interests

Courses

Natural Environment Vulnerability Nat Hazards Lat Amer: Environmental Issues Water Watersheds

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.