Brendan Murphy’s research focuses on rivers and environmental variability, particularly developing pre-fire risk assessment models to evaluate wildfire impacts on watershed water resources and inform land management policies. He emphasizes that asking the right questions in environmental science can lead to important discoveries at the intersection of various disciplines.
Murphy has had diverse fieldwork experiences globally, including memorable moments like ice fishing in Alaska and sampling geothermal waters in Yellowstone. He explains that geological science is relevant to everyday life, as it shapes natural resources and hazards, especially in British Columbia.
For students interested in environmental science, he advises exploring various subdisciplines and engaging with different research groups early in their careers to discover their passions.
