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I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University. My research focuses on groundwater resources, hydrogeology, lithologic data science, and groundwater sustainability. I use large hydrogeologic datasets, field observations, geospatial analysis, and machine-learning approaches to understand how subsurface geology controls groundwater storage, accessibility, and resilience.
Through research, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration, my goal is to advance groundwater science and train the next generation of hydrogeologists and water-resource scientists.
Building a Groundwater Research Group at Auburn University
I am currently building a research group focused on groundwater resources, hydrogeology, lithologic data science, groundwater storage, and sustainable water management.
Opportunities available: I welcome inquiries from motivated graduate students, undergraduate researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators interested in large-scale groundwater studies, hydrogeologic modeling, geospatial analysis, environmental data science, and groundwater management and sustainability.
I am especially interested in working with Ph.D., M.S., and postdoctoral candidates whose interests align with hydrogeology, groundwater sustainability, water resources, data science, and environmental modeling. Ideal applicants are self-motivated, curious, independent, collaborative, and eager to contribute unique skills and perspectives to the group.
Before submitting a formal graduate application, prospective students are encouraged to schedule a brief Zoom or in-person conversation. When contacting me, please include your CV, a brief background, your research interests, and a short explanation of your fit with the group.
Please visit the Opportunities for Prospective Students page for information about working with my research group. Details can be found here.
Hosting opportunities: I welcome visiting researchers, collaborators, and students interested in working on groundwater questions in the United States, Alabama, Ethiopia, and broader water-stressed regions.
If you are interested in joining or collaborating, please feel free to contact me.
News
July 2026 — Relocated research program to Auburn University's STEM + Ag Complex.
June 2026 — Delivered an oral presentation at the Groundwater Modeling and More 2026 Conference: From Raindrop to Reservoir! at Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey.
May 2026 — Welcomed Tina Qin to the research group through the CASE REU program.
January 2026 — Joined Auburn University as an Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology.
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