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Brian Crookston is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University (USU), affiliated with the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL). His research focuses on hydraulic infrastructure sustainability, fluvial hydraulics, and public safety engineering. He holds Professional Engineer licenses in multiple U.S. states and has extensive industry-academia collaboration experience.
Education:
- PhD in Water Engineering, Utah State University (2010)
- MS in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics (2008)
- BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2008)
Research Interests: Hydraulic structures, spillway design, sediment transport, computational modeling, machine learning applications, flood risk management, and dam safety. His work emphasizes sustainable infrastructure and public safety at hydraulic systems.
Publications & Awards: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including prominent works on labyrinth weirs and spillway hydraulics. Notable awards include the 2023 Research Excellence Award, 2020 ASDSO Young Professional of the Year, and multiple teaching and mentorship accolades. His research has been published in journals like ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering and Journal of Hydrology.
Grants & Projects: Led studies on Great Salt Lake salinity dynamics, dam spillway modeling, and low-head dam identification using AI. Collaborated with agencies like USDOT, USGS, and international partners (e.g., University of Liège). Active in industry projects (e.g., Prado Dam spillway modeling).
Labs & Teams: Primary researcher at UWRL, leading teams on physical hydraulic modeling, CFD simulations, and field studies. Engaged in public safety initiatives targeting low-head dams and spillway hazards.
