World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
49
Citations
11462
World Ranking
3531
National Ranking
1397

Research.com Recognitions

  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America

Overview

Suzanne P. Anderson is affiliated with the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within Earth and Environmental Sciences, with significant emphasis on atmospheric science, global and planetary change, and water science and technology. Their contributions extend into environmental chemistry as well as public health, environmental, and occupational health.

Their recent publications cover diverse topics such as hydrologic function, machine learning in medical diagnostics, streamflow dynamics, and geothermal ground regimes. Notable papers include:

  • "Signatures of Hydrologic Function Across the Critical Zone Observatory Network," 2020, published in Water Resources Research
  • "A multi-platform approach to identify a blood-based host protein signature for distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections in febrile children (PERFORM): a multi-cohort machine learning study," 2023, published in The Lancet Digital Health
  • "Water-table response to extreme precipitation events," 2023, published in Journal of Hydrology
  • "Controls on Streamflow Densities in Semiarid Rocky Mountain Catchments," 2021, published in Water
  • "Modeling Aspect-Controlled Evolution of Ground Thermal Regimes on Montane Hillslopes," 2021, published in Journal of Geophysical Research Earth Surface

Their research topics reflect a focus on understanding climate change and permafrost, hydrology and watershed management studies, cryospheric observations, geology and paleoclimatology, flood risk assessment and management, landslides and related hazards, and soil and water nutrient dynamics. These thematic areas have been addressed through both field studies and modeling approaches.

Frequent co-authors in their work include Robert S. Anderson, Michiel van der Flier, Matthew W. Rossi, Tisham De, and Philipp Agyeman, indicating collaborations across related disciplines and research topics.

The scientist has contributed regularly to several publication venues, with multiple papers appearing in Geological Society of America abstracts and Goldschmidt conference abstracts, as well as in journals such as Water Resources Research, The Lancet Digital Health, and Journal of Hydrology.

Suzanne P. Anderson has been recognized as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, reflecting a professional affiliation with this scientific organization.

Best Publications

  • Digging deeper to find unique microbial communities: The strong effect of depth on the structure of bacterial and archaeal communities in soil

    Kathryn G. Eilers;Spencer Debenport;Suzanne Anderson;Noah Fierer

  • Glaciers dominate eustatic sea-level rise in the 21st century.

    Mark F. Meier F. Meier;Mark B. Dyurgerov;Ursula K. Rick;Shad O'Neel

  • Weathering profiles, mass-balance analysis, and rates of solute loss: Linkages between weathering and erosion in a small, steep catchment

    Suzanne Prestrud Anderson;William E. Dietrich;George H Brimhall

  • Microbial Community Succession in an Unvegetated, Recently Deglaciated Soil

    Diana R. Nemergut;Suzanne P. Anderson;Cory C. Cleveland;Andrew P. Martin

  • Geomorphology: The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes

    Robert S. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson

  • Chemical weathering in glacial environments

    Suzanne Prestrud Anderson;James I. Drever;Neil F. Humphrey

  • Hydrologic response of a steep, unchanneled valley to natural and applied rainfall

    David R. Montgomery;William E. Dietrich;Raymond Torres;Suzanne Prestrud Anderson

  • Tectonics, fracturing of rock, and erosion

    Peter Molnar;Robert S. Anderson;Robert S. Anderson;Suzanne Prestrud Anderson;Suzanne Prestrud Anderson

  • Chemical weathering in the foreland of a retreating glacier

    Suzanne Prestrud Anderson;James I Drever;Carol D Frost;Pete Holden

  • Unsaturated zone processes and the hydrologic response of a steep, unchanneled catchment

    Raymond Torres;William E. Dietrich;David R. Montgomery;Suzanne P. Anderson

  • Subsurface flow paths in a steep, unchanneled catchment

    Suzanne Prestrud Anderson;William E. Dietrich;David R. Montgomery;Raymond Torres

  • Comparison of Microbial Community Compositions of Two Subglacial Environments Reveals a Possible Role for Microbes in Chemical Weathering Processes

    Mark Skidmore;Suzanne P. Anderson;Martin Sharp;Julia Foght

  • Response of glacier basal motion to transient water storage

    Timothy C. Bartholomaus;Timothy C. Bartholomaus;Robert S. Anderson;Robert S. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson

  • Numerical simulations of glacial-valley longitudinal profile evolution

    Kelly R MacGregor;R.S. Anderson;S.P. Anderson;E.D. Waddington

  • Physical and Chemical Controls on the Critical Zone

    Suzanne Prestrud Anderson;Friedhelm von Blanckenburg;Arthur F. White

  • Rock damage and regolith transport by frost: an example of climate modulation of the geomorphology of the critical zone

    Robert S. Anderson;Robert S. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson;Gregory E. Tucker;Gregory E. Tucker

  • Strong feedbacks between hydrology and sliding of a small alpine glacier

    Robert S. Anderson;Robert S. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson;Kelly R. MacGregor;Kelly R. MacGregor;Edwin D. Waddington

  • Concentration-discharge relationships in runoff from a steep, unchanneled catchment

    Suzanne Prestrud Anderson;William E. Dietrich;Raymond Torres;David R. Montgomery

  • Glaciers show direct linkage between erosion rate and chemical weathering fluxes

    Suzanne Prestrud Anderson

  • Geomorphology: Tectonic geomorphology

    Robert S. Anderson;Suzanne P. Anderson

  • "Numerical Simulations of Glacial-valley Longitudinal Profile Evolution: Reply."

    Kelly R MacGregor;R.S. Anderson;S.P. Anderson;E.D. Waddington

Frequent Co-Authors

Gregory E. Tucker
Gregory E. Tucker University of Colorado Boulder
William E. Dietrich
William E. Dietrich University of California, Berkeley
Susan L. Brantley
Susan L. Brantley Pennsylvania State University
David R. Montgomery
David R. Montgomery University of Washington
Keith Loague
Keith Loague Stanford University
Daniel Richter
Daniel Richter Duke University
Kathleen A. Lohse
Kathleen A. Lohse Idaho State University
Jon Chorover
Jon Chorover University of Arizona
Edwin D. Waddington
Edwin D. Waddington University of Washington
Andrew G. Fountain
Andrew G. Fountain Portland State University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Earth Science, exploring related online degrees can open doors to diverse career options. Degrees in fields like digital photography can complement earth science skills, especially for careers involving environmental documentation and field research. Programs such as the cheapest online photography degree offer affordable pathways to gain technical expertise without extensive downtime.

Veterans seeking to further their education will find valuable resources tailored to their needs. Options like the online photography bachelor degree for veterans provide flexible and supportive programs that recognize military benefits and experiences.

Additionally, acquiring language skills can enhance career potential in Earth Science—especially in global environmental work. Short, efficient degree options like the short Spanish degrees online are ideal for professionals aiming to expand their communication abilities quickly.

For veterans interested in language studies, programs such as the online Spanish bachelor degree for veterans provide accessible and military-friendly education paths. These degree options build valuable skills that complement Earth Science careers by enhancing teamwork and cultural understanding in international projects.

Best Scientists Citing Suzanne P. Anderson

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles