Timothy K. Gates

Timothy K. Gates is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU), specializing in water resources systems analysis with a focus on irrigated agriculture. He holds affiliations with CSU's College of Engineering and has served as an independent consultant for organizations such as USAID, UNDP, and international engineering firms. His expertise spans hydraulic engineering, environmental fluid mechanics, and international water development.

Education:

• Ph.D., 1988: Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis
• M.S., 1980: Agricultural Engineering, Colorado State University
• B.S., 1978: Agricultural Engineering, Louisiana Tech University

Research Interests: His work addresses water quality management (salinity, selenium, uranium, nutrients), irrigation and drainage systems, multi-objective river basin planning, and stochastic simulation of water resources. He has conducted field studies in Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Pakistan, and delivered lectures in China and Vietnam. His research integrates advanced modeling techniques like CFD and deep learning with practical applications in agricultural water management.

Grants & Projects: Over $11 million in research funding over 30 years, including projects on canal seepage reduction, salinity hazard analysis, and BMP impact modeling. He has directed short courses on hydraulic engineering and groundwater systems.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects with CSU's Engineering Department, focusing on stream-aquifer systems and irrigation hydraulics. His work often involves partnerships with international organizations and local water districts.