Natalja Čerkasova. PhD, Researcher at Texas A&M AgriLife Research (Texas, USA) and Klaipeda University Marine Research Institute (Lithuania).
Dr. Natalja Čerkasova is an expert in hydrological and water quality modeling, with a global portfolio of research and contributions. Since earning her PhD in 2019, she has become a recognized leader in the modeling community. Her expertise spans the development of advanced environmental models, decision support tools, GIS-based solutions, and comprehensive databases, all applied to cutting-edge environmental research. She specializes in assessing the impacts of climate change and land-use alterations on ecosystems.
Currently, Dr. Čerkasova holds research positions at Texas A&M AgriLife Research (USA) and Klaipeda University (Lithuania), where her work is centered on the development and application of the SWAT+ model in both the United States and the European Union. Her research is driven by a commitment to advancing sustainable decision-making through evidence-based insights, providing innovative solutions to the pressing environmental challenges of our time.