Estefania Quenta Herrera

PhD Overview

Glaciers are retreating faster than was predicted, which impacting water security in mountain regions worldwide. My research focuses on the assessment of the potential impacts of glacier retreat on water quality of freshwater ecosystems in the Bolivian Andes. The postdoc research encompasses a broad range of activities applied in field work campaigns in glacier streams, and laboratory analysis to quantify trace metals in water samples. The research might also prevent harm to human health and aquatic ecosystems in vulnerable regions to climate change. With the outputs I plan to inform water conservation measures useful for policy makers and local communities.