About me

I am an environmental scientist with expertise in wetlands, biogeochemistry and water quality. I have professional experience of working on projects related to climate change, carbon finance and biodiversity. I graduated with a PhD in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Program from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University. Along with my doctorate, I obtained a Science, Technology and Environmental Policy (STEP) certificate from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

Areas of interest

Biogeochemistry, wetlands, water quality, climate change, carbon finance, environmental policy

Contact

jshresth AT alumni DOT princeton DOT edu

Updates

Published an article on effect of the oil spill on ecosystem services in the Gulf of Mexico

Implications of the oil spill on the rich and diverse ecosystem services supported by the Gulf of Mexico have not been discussed much. This article highlights the potential long-term impact of the oil spill on biogeochemical cycles underlying the Gulf ecosystem services. Click here to read the complete article.

Presented a talk on climate change solutions at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU)

I gave a talk on the links between biogeochemistry and climate change solutions at OHSU. Further details of the talk can be found here.

My paper on effects of stressors on wetland processes and ecosytem services accepted for publication

This paper investigates the effect of urbanization and intensive agricultural practices on wetland processes and ecosystem services. More details are available here.

Global Environmental Facility (GEF) publishes article on the REDD project I am involved in

In celebration of the International Year of Biodiveristy, GEF published an article (video included) about the REDD project in Guinnea Bissau that I am working on.

Co-authored a World Bank report on ecosystem-based adaptation for climate change mitigation and adaptation

More details about this report can be found here

My paper on anaerobic oxidation of ammonium in wetland soils published

Further details of this work can be found here.

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