Qifei Niu

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Dr. Qifei Niu joined Boise State University in 2019 and is currently an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences. He received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Dr. Niu’s most recent research has focused on mountain hydrology and near-surface geophysics. In particular, his research group is developing novel approaches to integrate geophysical field data into hydrologic modeling to better understand the role of subsurface storage in mountain watersheds. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2024.

External positions

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Kansas

1 Sep 2016 → 1 Jan 2019

Postdoctoral Researcher, Colorado School of Mines

1 Sep 2014 → 1 Aug 2016

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Conference: Hydrogeophysics Workshop of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and American Geophysical Union
Niu, Q. (PI), Keating, K. (CoPI) & Saneiyan, S. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
1/03/26 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
CAREER: Integrating geophysical data and hydrologic modeling to quantify subsurface water storage along elevation gradients in mountainous terrains
Niu, Q. (PI)
National Science Foundation
1/06/24 → 31/05/29
Project: Research
Investigation of Dominant Controls on Electrical Properties of Granitic Regolith
Niu, Q. (PI)
National Science Foundation
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
RAPID: Monitoring subsurface water storage dynamics associated with the 2023 extreme snowfall events in precipitation-limited systems
Niu, Q. (PI) & McNamara, J. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
1/06/23 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
Development of a proof-of-concept geoelectric monitoring system for advancing research and education in hydrogeophysics at Boise State University
Niu, Q. (PI) & McNamara, J. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
1/07/21 → 30/06/24
Project: Research

30 Article
3 Conference contribution
2 Conference article
1 Presentation

PyHydroGeophysX: An extensible open-source platform for integrating hydrological models with geophysical measurements
Chen, H., Niu, Q. & Wu, Y., Jun 2026, In: SoftwareX. 34, p. 102710
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Self-potential signals of soil columns experiencing evaporation and transpiration
Niu, Q. & McDavid, C., 1 Mar 2025, In: Vadose Zone Journal. 24, 2, e70009.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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1 Scopus citations
A case study of canal seepage quantification using gain/loss method and electrical resistivity tomography in an intensively managed water resource system in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, United States
Ragab, D., Kaiser, K. E., Niu, Q., Attwa, M. & Flores, A. N., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Hydrology. 645, 132251.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Influence of Subsurface Critical Zone Structure on Hydrological Partitioning in Mountainous Headwater Catchments
Chen, H., Niu, Q., McNamara, J. P. & Flores, A. N., 28 Mar 2024, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 51, 6, e2023GL106964.
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5 Scopus citations

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Geophysics-Informed Hydrologic Modeling of a Mountain Headwater Catchment for Studying Hydrological Partitioning in the Critical Zone
Chen, H., Niu, Q., Mendieta, A., Bradford, J. & McNamara, J., Dec 2023, In: Water Resources Research. 59, 12, e2023WR035280.
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11 Scopus citations

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Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) (External organization)
Niu, Q. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network
American Geophysical Union (External organization)
Niu, Q. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network

2012 - Overseas Research Awards (University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A.), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Niu, Q. (Recipient), 2012
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Conference: Hydrogeophysics Workshop of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and American Geophysical Union

CAREER: Integrating geophysical data and hydrologic modeling to quantify subsurface water storage along elevation gradients in mountainous terrains

Investigation of Dominant Controls on Electrical Properties of Granitic Regolith

RAPID: Monitoring subsurface water storage dynamics associated with the 2023 extreme snowfall events in precipitation-limited systems

Development of a proof-of-concept geoelectric monitoring system for advancing research and education in hydrogeophysics at Boise State University

PyHydroGeophysX: An extensible open-source platform for integrating hydrological models with geophysical measurements

Self-potential signals of soil columns experiencing evaporation and transpiration

A case study of canal seepage quantification using gain/loss method and electrical resistivity tomography in an intensively managed water resource system in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, United States

Influence of Subsurface Critical Zone Structure on Hydrological Partitioning in Mountainous Headwater Catchments

Geophysics-Informed Hydrologic Modeling of a Mountain Headwater Catchment for Studying Hydrological Partitioning in the Critical Zone

Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) (External organization)

American Geophysical Union (External organization)

2012 - Overseas Research Awards (University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A.), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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