جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Innovative infrastructure designs
• Traffic operations analysis
• Highway safety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amir Mehrara Molan is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Mississippi (University of Mississippi). He holds a Ph.D. from Wayne State University and degrees from Azad University (B.S., 2011; M.Sc., 2013). His research focuses on innovative infrastructure designs, traffic operations analysis, highway safety, intelligent transportation systems, and transportation modeling. He pioneered the Super Diverging Diamond Interchange (Super DDI) to enhance interchange efficiency and safety, particularly in underserved regions like the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, Azad University (2011) M.Sc. Civil Engineering, Azad University (2013) Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Wayne State University (2017) Research Interests: Dr. Molan emphasizes multimodal transportation solutions, including pedestrian and bicycle safety, and innovative designs to address urban and rural challenges. His work integrates safety equity, traffic simulation, and data-driven decision-making to optimize infrastructure performance. Notable contributions include the Super DDI and novel approaches to coordinated ramp metering and public acceptance scoring systems for alternative intersections. Articles Trends: Recent publications focus on alternative intersection designs (e.g., Super DDI, Double Contraflow), bicycle/road safety, and the application of microsimulation and surrogate safety measures. His work bridges theoretical models with real-world case studies in Denver, Atlanta, and Wyoming. Scientific Awards: 2018 Best Paper in the ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering Advising & Grants: Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on eight projects totaling over $1.5M, funded by state DOTs and UTCs. Advises the Ole Miss ITE Chapter and contributes to TRB committees. Prior roles include Lecturer/Researcher at Cal Poly-SLO and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Wyoming. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with University Transportation Centers and federal/state agencies to advance applied transportation research. Engages in projects addressing rural-urban disparities and Indigenous community transportation needs.

Kerry MacQuarrieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions
• Contaminant Hydrogeology
• Climate Change Hydrology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kerry MacQuarrie is a Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of New Brunswick and Science Director of the Canadian Rivers Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology from the University of Waterloo and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Research Focus: His work centers on groundwater-surface water interactions, contaminant transport modeling, climate change impacts on water resources, and watershed management. Current projects quantify impacts of agricultural groundwater extraction on streamflow, develop nitrate leaching models for potato farming, and investigate deep geological repositories for nuclear waste storage through reactive transport modeling. Technical Expertise: Dr. MacQuarrie develops numerical models for groundwater flow, solute/heat transport, and multicomponent reactive systems. His field methods include geophysical monitoring (electrical resistivity) for dam safety assessment and groundwater contamination studies. Professional Recognition: Invited reviewer for the U.S. Department of Energy's Environmental System Science program (2021). Active member of the American Geophysical Union and National Ground Water Association.

Michelle Grayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Monitoring
• Aquatic Ecosystem Health
• Environmental Management Tools
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michelle Gray is an Associate Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick. She also serves as Science Director with the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI). Her expertise spans environmental monitoring, aquatic ecosystem health, and impact assessment methodologies. Dr. Gray holds a BSc in Biology and Environmental Science (Trent University), an MSc in Watershed Ecosystems (Trent University), and a PhD in Biology (UNB). Her research focuses on developing monitoring tools for environmental assessment, with emphasis on long-term data analysis and novel approaches for aquatic health evaluation. Her work includes designing monitoring programs for mining, agriculture, and shale gas development, as well as refining Canada’s Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) guidelines. Current research explores small-bodied fish species as bioindicators and integrates LiDAR technology for habitat modeling. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Environmental Impact Assessment and Fisheries Techniques. She emphasizes practical skills such as water quality analysis and field methods through initiatives like the Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN). Labs/Teams: Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI), UNB’s Forestry and Environmental Management Research Group.

Tommi Linnansaariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atlantic salmon ecology
• Biotelemetry
• Stream and river ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tommi Linnansaari is a Professor at the Department of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick. He holds the Atlantic Salmon Research Chair and coordinates the Collaboration for Atlantic Salmon Tomorrow (CAST) consortium. His research focuses on Atlantic salmon ecology, biotelemetry, and the ecological effects of hydropower. He completed his M.Sc. in Fisheries Science at the University of Helsinki and his Ph.D. in Biology at UNB. Education: M.Sc. in Fisheries Science, University of Helsinki, Finland Ph.D. in Biology, University of New Brunswick Research Interests: Atlantic salmon population dynamics in natural and hydropower-regulated rivers Migratory fish ecology (e.g., American eel, striped bass) Environmental flows and habitat modeling Hydropower management and fish passage solutions Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes hydropower impacts on fish migration, thermal adaptation strategies of salmon, and innovative tracking technologies. Studies often integrate biotelemetry, hydrodynamic modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address conservation challenges. Labs/Teams: Leads projects within the CAST consortium and the Atlantic Salmon Research Joint Venture, collaborating on large-scale river management and species conservation initiatives.

Abdul A. Khanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Hydrodynamics
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Sediment Transport
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abdul A. Khan is a full-time Professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He serves as Graduate Program Coordinator and is a registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina. B.Sc. (1986) - University of Engineering and Technology M.Sc. (1989) & Ph.D. (1995) - University of Alberta His research specializes in computational hydrodynamics, environmental fluid mechanics, sediment transport, and hydraulics/hydrology. He has developed numerical models for shallow water flows, created innovative scour monitoring techniques, and advanced understanding of orifice flow dynamics. Key publication trends include: shallow water flow modeling (1996-2015), scour analysis (2000-2015), sediment transport studies (2013), and computational hydraulics (1996-2015). His work spans river engineering, hydraulic structures, and environmental fluid dynamics. Professional affiliations include: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR) . He served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Hydraulic Engineering (ASCE). Dr. Khan teaches graduate courses in environmental hydraulics and numerical models, and undergraduate applied hydraulics/hydrology. His research has been published in leading journals including Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, and Experiments in Fluids.

Katherine Selena Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Water Policy
• Water Governance
• Water Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katherine Selena Taylor serves as an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Water Justice Hub within the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University. Her research and practice in Central and Western Australia address critical issues in environmental technology, drinking water risk management, and water policy, with dedicated focus on water rights, responsibilities, and decolonisation. Her academic qualifications include: PhD, Australian National University BSc (Hons) Environmental Science BSc Conservation Biology Taylor's research spans water policy, governance, security, and decolonisation of water management, emphasizing Indigenous water rights and knowledge systems. Her scholarship critically examines international frameworks like the OECD's water governance principles through a justice lens, advocating for systemic change recognizing Indigenous sovereignty. She investigates intersections of environmental technology, risk management, and policy to advance equitable water access for Indigenous communities. Analysis of her publications (2005-2023) reveals progressive deepening of Indigenous water governance engagement, evolving from technical wastewater irrigation studies to high-level policy critique. Her work consistently bridges academic research with community action, co-authored with Indigenous leaders, addressing drinking water quality gaps, non-market valuation of Indigenous values, and water security policy fragmentation across Australia's administrative landscapes. Her scientific recognition includes: Australian Post Graduate Award (2018) Australian Parliamentary Library Summer Scholar Though specific student advising details are limited in public records, her Water Justice Hub role suggests mentorship potential. Collaborative outputs like the 'Water Justice Podcast' and policy briefs demonstrate applied research impact beyond academia, including co-authoring a 2022 Indigenous water reserves policy brief for ANU. As a core Water Justice Hub member, Taylor contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship with Indigenous-led initiatives transforming Australian water governance, emphasizing Indigenous law and knowledge as central to achieving water justice through initiatives like the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council partnership.

Michael Reidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Palaeoecology
• Food Web Ecology
• Floodplain Vegetation Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Reid is an Associate Professor in Physical Geography at the University of New England (UNE), within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education. His primary affiliation is with the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Previously, he held post-doctoral fellowships at Monash University and New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research. His research focuses on floodplain and river ecosystems, integrating palaeoecology, food web ecology, and ecohydrology across global regions like the Murray-Darling Basin, Mekong Delta, and Danube River. Dr. Reid holds a BSc (Hons) and PhD from Monash University. He teaches Earth Surface Systems, Catchment Processes, and environmental research methodologies. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address climate change impacts, sediment dynamics, and water resource management. He currently supervises six PhD students researching topics ranging from ecohydrology to coastal groundwater systems in Pacific islands. His research interests include floodplain vegetation resilience, hydrological connectivity, and the effects of anthropogenic stressors on aquatic ecosystems. He served as President of the Australian Freshwater Sciences Society (2019-2021) and contributes to national environmental policy through his expertise in riverine landscapes. Publications highlight his focus on palaeolimnological records, sedimentation trends, and climate adaptation strategies. His work frequently addresses the interplay between human activity, environmental change, and ecosystem resilience in dryland and coastal regions.

Daniel Cheمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Water Resources Engineering
• Hydraulic Structures
• Real-Time Flood Forecasting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Che is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology. He joined the faculty in 2016 and specializes in water resources engineering and fluid mechanics. His research focuses on computational optimization models for hydraulic infrastructure design and real-time flood management systems. Che holds a Ph.D., M.S.E., and B.S.E. in Civil Engineering from Arizona State University (2015, 2011, 2009). He previously worked as a water resources engineer at Atkins North America, specializing in Python-driven hydrologic modeling. His awards include the 2025 Russ Outstanding Teaching Award and multiple White Departmental Awards for teaching and research. Research interests span real-time flood forecasting, reservoir operation optimization, machine learning applications, and sustainable urban water systems. His work integrates simulation and optimization tools to address water infrastructure challenges, with projects funded by agencies like ODOT and the National Academies of Sciences. Recent studies include rock channel design verification and sustainable water allocation in India's Wardha Sub-Basin. Che's 15 most recent publications (2014–2024) emphasize flood control modeling, reservoir optimization, and machine learning for hydraulic engineering. He has authored reports on temporary stream facilities, fish passage prioritization, and green infrastructure placement. His lab collaborates with institutions like the University of Michigan and Ohio River Basin Consortium.

Ross Dwyerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Movement ecology
• Animal behaviour
• Marine conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Ross Dwyer is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Ecology at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), based in the School of Science, Technology and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Ecology from Exon, an MRes from St Andrews, and a BSc (Zoology) with Honors from the University of Dundee (UoD). His research focuses on the environmental and behavioral drivers of animal movement and habitat utilization, particularly in aquatic vertebrates. Using satellite and acoustic telemetry, he investigates mechanisms behind habitat selection, migration, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Key projects include identifying critical habitats for crocodiles, turtles, and sawfish; enhancing protected areas for sharks and rays; and quantifying environmental flows for fish passage. Dr Dwyer’s work spans multiple grants, including a Rio Tinto Aluminium-funded study on elasmobranch movement ecology. He teaches courses such as ANM104 (Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation), ANM203 (Understanding Ecological Data), and ANM302 (Global-Change Ecology). His research interests also include disturbance ecology, data visualization, and methods for modeling animal movement. He holds a concurrent part-time appointment at the University of Queensland, leading a tracking program for threatened sawfishes and river sharks in the Gulf of Carpentaria. His publications emphasize climate impacts on reptiles, telemetry applications, and conservation strategies. Media highlights include studies on crocodile behavior during mating and shark vulnerability in marine reserves. Dr Dwyer actively engages in public outreach, including commentary on wildlife conservation and research findings disseminated through UniSC’s news platform.

Andy Changمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Marine Biology
• Ecology
• Invasion Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andy Chang is an Adjunct Professor of Biology at San Francisco State University and Program Leader at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's West Coast branch located at the Romberg Tiburon Campus. His research focuses on marine invasions, estuarine ecology, and the impacts of environmental drivers on coastal ecosystems. He leads a team studying how non-native species invasions and human activities influence species diversity, biogeography, and ecosystem functioning in estuaries like San Francisco Bay. Chang’s work integrates field surveys, experiments, and modeling to address ecological questions. Key areas include the effects of freshwater flow, temperature variability, and climate change on marine communities. He collaborates with institutions like the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to assess oyster population dynamics and invasive species management. His lab, based at the Estuary & Ocean Science Center since 2000, emphasizes long-term studies of California coastal systems. Recent publications highlight studies on invasive predator impacts on native oysters, microalgal hull fouling communities, and the equatorward spread of cold-water species. His research underscores the importance of understanding both natural and anthropogenic drivers in coastal ecosystems. Chang’s contributions bridge applied and theoretical ecology, informing conservation strategies for marine biodiversity and sustainable coastal management.

Bond Callowayمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Radioactive Waste Management
• Thermodynamic Modeling
• Slurry Rheology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

T. Bond Calloway is a Senior Fellow at the University of South Carolina's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing , affiliated with the Office of the Dean . His research focuses on radioactive waste management, thermodynamic modeling, and industrial process optimization. His work spans environmental remediation technologies, slurry rheology, and neural network applications in nuclear waste treatment systems. Current methodologies in waste evaporation, melter off-gas analysis, and glass melt diagnostics are central to his publications. Over 15+ years, his articles highlight advancements in radioactive waste evaporation , off-gas characterization , and viscosity control for nuclear waste slurries. Key collaborations involve Hanford, Savannah River, and Duratek pilot projects.

Hanif Chaudhryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Resource Engineering
• Hydraulic Modeling
• Fluid Transients
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hanif Chaudhry is a distinguished academic and administrator at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing , University of South Carolina , serving as the Director of the Engineering Management Program and Associate Dean for International Programs in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering . With a career spanning over five decades, his expertise lies in water resource engineering , focusing on hydraulic modeling, flood dynamics, and infrastructure safety. Education : PhD in Hydraulic Engineering (1970) and M.A.Sc (1968) from the University of British Columbia; B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (1965) from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. Dr. Chaudhry’s research emphasizes numerical and experimental investigations of fluid transients in pipelines, flood flows in rivers, levee breaches, dam failures, and scour around bridge piers. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical solutions for hydraulic infrastructure resilience . Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of hydraulic transients in pipeline systems, dam-break flow simulations , and seepage analysis in earthen structures. His methodology integrates finite-difference techniques , wavelet-Galerkin solutions , and turbulence modeling across diverse fluid dynamics problems. As an academic leader, Dr. Chaudhry has mentored students such as Ali Asghari Tabrizi (B.S., 2016) and contributed extensively to hydraulic engineering education through textbooks, case studies, and computational tools.

K. Jack Killgoreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Fisheries Biology
• Endangered Species Conservation
• Aquatic Habitat Restoration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

K. Jack Killgore is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering and a Research Fisheries Biologist at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (Vicksburg, MS). His career spans over four decades in federal environmental research, focusing on large river ecosystems, endangered species conservation, and aquatic habitat restoration. He leads an interdisciplinary team studying fishery resources, invasive species dynamics, and ecosystem restoration in the Mississippi River basin. Education includes a B.A. from the University of Arkansas (1975), M.S. from Sam Houston State University (1980), and Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi (1995). His work has supported federal environmental compliance (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act) and produced over 100 peer-reviewed publications and technical reports. Research interests emphasize habitat assessment of large river fishes, conservation of endangered species (e.g., Pallid Sturgeon), invasive species management (e.g., Asian Carp), and environmental impact analysis of water resource projects. His team integrates ichthyology, malacology, and watershed assessment techniques to address ecological challenges in navigable rivers. Notable projects include developing protocols for ecosystem restoration under the Water Resources Development Act, studying fish passage through water control structures, and creating conservation plans for imperiled species like the Interior Least Tern. His work bridges applied science and engineering through Tulane's river science courses.

Jennifer C. Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Water Quality
• Sediment Transport
• Hydrological Trends
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jennifer C. Murphy is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering and a Research Hydrologist with the US Geological Survey. Her research focuses on water quality trends in US river systems, analyzing sediment, nutrient, and salinity dynamics using large-scale data integration and statistical modeling. Research develops novel approaches to characterize changes in continental-scale river systems, examining impacts of land use, hydrology, and climate on sediment transport and nutrient loading. Current projects investigate sediment dynamics in the Lower Mississippi-Atchafalaya Basin and harmful algal bloom formation mechanisms. Dr. Murphy teaches courses in river sampling methodology and leads the USGS Water Quality Proxies project. Her work integrates data from multiple agencies to create comprehensive assessments of freshwater ecosystem health.

Stephen Lancasterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluvial geomorphology
• Hydrology
• Debris flows
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen Lancaster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University (OSU), within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. He specializes in fluvial geomorphology and hydrology, focusing on debris flows, sediment budgets, and river migration dynamics. Lancaster holds a B.A. in Physics from Harvard University (1990) and a Ph.D. in Hydrology from MIT (1998). His research integrates field observations, modeling, and geoarchaeological techniques to study landscape evolution, surface-groundwater interactions, and forest-geomorphic feedbacks. Key professional roles include Associate Editor for Journal of Geophysical Research - Earth Surface (2009-present) and Associate Director for the Water Resources Engineering Program at OSU. He teaches courses such as Environmental Justice , Surface Processes , and Geomorphology of Forests and Streams . His research spans topics like sediment storage in mountain valleys, debris flow dynamics, and historical channel changes in rivers like the Willamette. Over 15 years, his work has explored the coevolution of hydrology and topography in basaltic landscapes and the role of wood in mitigating geomorphic hazards. Current projects investigate sediment reservoirs at mountain stream confluences and hyporheic flow effects on river temperatures. Lancaster advises multiple graduate students (e.g., Likun Chen, John Zunka) and has mentored over a dozen MS/PhD candidates since 2001. His Surface Processes Research Group collaborates on projects involving 3D river deposit simulations and meandering dynamics modeling. Despite no explicit awards listed, his contributions to fluvial geomorphology are widely recognized in peer-reviewed literature.