Kamini Singha selected to 2024 class of AGU Fellows

Kamini Singha, professor of geology and geological engineering, has been named to the 2024 class of fellows for the American Geophysical Union (AGU). She joins a distinguished group of 54 individuals from this year’s class.

AGU, the world’s largest Earth and space science association, bestows this honor annually to a select number of individuals who have made exceptional contributions. Since its inception in 1962, less than 0.1% of AGU members have been selected as fellows each year. 

AGU Fellows are recognized for their scientific eminence, demonstrated through breakthroughs, discoveries or innovations that advance the Earth and space sciences. Fellows act as external experts, advising government agencies and other organizations outside the sciences upon request. Singha was selected for her exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements, which have significantly advanced the understanding of groundwater hydrology.

"I'm incredibly humbled by this award, and by the efforts of the colleagues who put forward my nomination," Singha said. "There's also no way that I, as a groundwater hydrologist and geophysicist, would ever have worked on surface water processes, forest drought resilience or metal uptake without being part of projects with collaborative, selfless colleagues.​  This recognition is a function of being lucky enough to have worked with amazing collaborators who put their big ideas on the table and think about how to build teams to create impact with their research first and foremost, as well as the students and postdocs who push the work forward."

Singha is associate dean for research and faculty affairs for Mines’ Earth and Society programs. Her research group focuses on physical hydrologic processes on the surface and in the subsurface of the Earth. Singha holds a bachelor’s degree in geophysics from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Hydrogeology from Stanford University.

Honorees will be recognized at AGU24, which will convene more than 25,000 attendees from over 100 countries in Washington, D.C. and online from Dec. 9 to 13. Reflecting the theme 'What's Next for Science' at AGU24, the Honors Reception will recognize groundbreaking achievements that illustrate science's continual advancement, inspiring the AGU community with their stories and successes.