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Welcome!
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 am seeking motivated graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and postdoctoral researchers interested in large-scale groundwater studies, hydrogeologic modeling, geospatial analysis, and groundwater sustainability.
I welcome inquiries from motivated PhD, Master’s, and postdoctoral candidates whose interests align with hydrogeology, groundwater sustainability, water resources, data science, and environmental modeling.
When contacting me, please include your CV, brief background, research interests, and why you are a good fit for the group. I especially value applicants who are self-motivated, curious, independent, collaborative, and able to bring unique skills or perspectives.
A brief Zoom or in-person conversation is encouraged before submitting a formal application. 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. Tina will contribute to an interdisciplinary project on autonomous bathymetry mapping, hydrogeology, and environmental health questions, co-mentored with Dr. Qiang Yao.
January 2026 — Joined Auburn University as an Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology.
October 2025 — Announced upcoming Assistant Professor position at Auburn University, starting January 2026.
February 2025 — Delivered a presentation at Auburn University on groundwater age and 3D aquifer characterization.
December 2024 — Delivered an oral presentation on managed aquifer recharge at the AGU Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
November 2024 — Gave an invited presentation at Ohio Wesleyan University on groundwater accessibility and managed aquifer recharge.
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