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Carlos E. Ramos Scharrón is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he joined the faculty in 2013. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 1993, followed by a Ph.D. in Watershed Sciences from Colorado State University in 2004. His research specializes in hydro-geomorphology, watershed analyses, and human-environment dynamics with a focus on the Insular Caribbean and Latin America. Carlos's work addresses the impacts of land use changes, including urbanization and agricultural practices, on hydrologic behavior leading to issues like soil erosion and degraded water quality. He collaborates with organizations such as NOAA, NASA, and the National Park Service on projects related to these themes. He is actively involved in initiatives to provide technical assistance to communities facing climate-driven water scarcity problems in Latin America and is part of several research groups focused on climate adaptation and geohazards. He teaches courses on natural environments and vulnerabilities to natural hazards.
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