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Paolo D'Odorico's research focuses on the role of hydrological processes in functioning terrestrial ecosystems. His analysis of soil water balance has highlighted important nonlinearities in the coupling of soil moisture dynamics, plant water stress, biogeochemical cycling, land-atmosphere interactions, plant community composition, and soil susceptibility to wind erosion. Utilizing field observations and process-based models, he investigates new mechanisms of desertification and the factors contributing to the resilience of desert margins. His group's work has underscored the role of positive feedbacks in enhancing the resilience of savannas, dry tropical forests, desert shrublands, freshwater wetlands, mangrove swamps, and seagrass meadows. Ongoing research examines the complexities of ecosystem dynamics and the effects of environmental noise, while his ecohydrology studies delve into fire-precipitation interactions in African savannas and the impacts of soil salinity, wind erosion, and dust emissions. D'Odorico is currently exploring the globalization of water, virtual water trade, international land investments, and their implications for water equity, societal resilience, and food security in the context of climate change.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.