We are delighted to share that Prof. Monica Riva has been awarded the James B. Thompson Jr. International Distinguished Lecturer Award by the Geological Society of America (GSA).

This prestigious recognition honors leading scientists of international distinction and includes a lecture tour across North America, promoting scientific exchange and collaboration within the global geoscience community.

Monica has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the understanding and modeling of complex hydrogeological systems, as well as sustainable management of subsurface resources. Her research spans groundwater hydrology, environmental fluid mechanics, probabilistic risk assessment, aquifer characterization, and the study of subsurface processes under changing climate conditions.

The award will be formally presented during the 2026 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

Congratulations to Monica on this well-deserved international recognition!