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ExpertiseUpdated on 2 October 2026

Advanced Hydrogeology and Ecosystem Services Research Group

David Heiser

Project Manager at Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - Centro de Investigaciones sobre Desertificación

Murcia, Spain

About

Profile Summary

The research group led by Dr. Javier Senent at CIDE-CSIC specializes in advanced hydrogeology, water resource management under climate change scenarios, and the quantification of ecosystem services. Our team combines field-scale experimental hydrology with state-of-the-art hydrological modeling and remote sensing tools. We focus on developing sustainable solutions for water-scarce environments, assessing groundwater-surface water interactions, and mitigating desertification processes in Mediterranean and semi-arid regions.

Core Competencies & Expertise

  • Hydrological & Hydrogeological Modeling: Advanced simulation of river basins and aquifer systems using SWAT+, MODFLOW, and integrated surface-subsurface models.

  • Climate Change Impact Assessment: Downscaling and applying IPCC climate scenarios to predict future water availability and extreme events (droughts and floods).

  • Ecosystem Services Quantification: Spatial mapping and economic valuation of water-related ecosystem services using InVEST and customized GIS frameworks.

  • Remote Sensing in Hydrology: Utilizing satellite data (Sentinel, Landsat) for evapotranspiration estimation, soil moisture monitoring, and land-use change analysis.

  • Sustainable Water Management: Development of decision support systems (DSS) for optimized irrigation, groundwater recharge, and nature-based solutions (NbS).

Key Research Infrastructure & Tools

  • High-performance computing clusters for complex environmental simulations.

  • Advanced GIS and remote sensing processing software spatial suites.

  • Field equipment for isotopic hydrology, soil moisture monitoring, and micro-meteorological stations.

  • Access to the extensive network of experimental watersheds and long-term ecological research sites of the CSIC.

Field

  • ENV - Environment and Geosciences

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