Kevin Roche

Dr. Kevin Roche is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Boise State University's College of Engineering. His research spans hydrology, environmental engineering, and climate science, focusing on predictive models for hydrologic processes and contaminant transport across multiple scales (mm – km) through experimental and theoretical approaches.

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University
• Fulbright Junior Scholar, IDAEA-CSIC (Spain)
• Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Notre Dame

Research interests include:

• Fluid mechanics and nutrient transport
• Reactive transport modeling
• Climate change impacts
• Conflict and resource management
• Nanoparticle transport in streams
• Multi-scale hydrological modeling

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in benthic-hyporheic interactions, climate-conflict modeling, and nano-environmental dynamics. Fundamental contributions in turbulent mixing and sediment-water interface processes.

Award Highlights:

• Fulbright Junior Scholar

Professional Background:

• Process Control Engineer, Eli Lilly and Company
• US Peace Corps Service, Guinea & Costa Rica