Yusuf Mohamoud
My research interests include hydrologic and water quality modeling at different watershed scales; impacts of land use and climate change on water availability and quality; and enhancing existing process-based watershed models, particularly the HSPF. My work also involves developing statistical modeling tools for ungauged and data-sparse watersheds. Overall, my research contributes to improving TMDL development and implementation plans for impaired water bodies. The goal is to develop models and modeling approaches that are applicable to complex watershed management issues, specifically those relating to water sustainability (quantity and quality).
Biographical Information
Name: Yusuf Mohamoud
Title: Research Hydrologist
Contact Info:
Ecosystems Research Division
National Exposure Research Laboratory
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
960 College Station Road
Athens, Georgia 30605-2700
Phone: 706-355-8109
Email: mohamoud.yusuf@epa.gov
Education
Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1989
M.S. Agricultural Engineering, University of Missouri- Columbia, 1985
Professional Experience
Hydrologist, USEPA, ORD, NERL-ERD, Athens, GA 2003–present
State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Water Resources Branch 2000-2002
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
Environmental and Water Resources Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers
Selected Awards and Honors
USEPA Honor Award, 2009
USEPA Bronze Medal, 2007, 2005
Publications and Presentations
Software Development
Developed statistical models to predict stream flow, sediment, nutrient and pathogens for ungauged or data sparse watersheds.
Developed a web-based HSPF toolkit for modeling infiltration-based best management practices (BMPs).The model can be accessed here
Developed a Web-based HSPF BMP Toolkit for modeling storm sewer networks and storage-based best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff and associated pollutants. The model can be accessed here
Developed an alternative hydraulic function table (FTABLE) algorithm for the HSPF Model as part of the BASINS 4.0 Modeling Framework. The model can be accessed here