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Michael Johnson is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, and a key researcher at the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL). He specializes in hydraulic structures, physical and numerical modeling, flow meter evaluation, valve performance, and water hammer analysis.
- PhD in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Groundwater, Hydrology, Water Resources), Utah State University, 1996
- MS in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Utah State University, 1994
- BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, 1992
His research interests focus on hydraulic engineering, including the design and analysis of dams, spillways, stilling basins, energy dissipators, and flow meter systems. He has extensively studied pressure recovery, turbulence effects, and performance optimization of valves and meters under disturbed flow conditions.
Analysis of his recent articles shows a strong emphasis on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Venturi and elbow meter performance, and turbulent flow modeling in closed conduits. Key collaborations include Zac Sharp and Steve Barfuss.
- Outstand Graduate Mentor (2020)
- AWWA Best Paper Awards (2012, 2010, 2007)
- Outstanding Teacher (2003, 2002)
- Outstanding Advisor (2002)
- Max LeGrand Johnson Memorial Scholarship (1992)
He has mentored over 25 graduate students, including Stephen Sanders, Matthew Harames, and Zachary Sharp, covering hydraulics, flow meter accuracy, and physical modeling. His work has been applied to real-world projects like the Lower Baker Dam Spillway and Archimedes Turbine Testing.
