Postdoctoral Research Scholar

• May 2022 - Present

• Led various studies using data science, statistical, and machine learning techniques to understand water quality behavior in Iowa surface water—primarily focusing on nutrients and pathogens. • Developed a methodology for quantifying drought in Iowa based on streamflow conditions, which was adapted into the Iowa Drought Plan.• Evaluated the spatial distribution of natural infrastructure practices throughout the Mississippi River basin to target watersheds for nitrogen and flood risk reduction.• Routinely analyzed in-situ nutrient data to describe environmental pathways and quantify the effectiveness of best management practices.• Conducted fieldwork campaigns to collect nutrient samples during high-flow events.• Developed informatics systems to communicate the results of water quality sampling and model simulation

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jul 2019 - May 2022

• Developed a methodology for modeling phosphorus concentrations in Iowa rivers and calculated Iowa’s statewide riverine phosphorus export.• Quantified Iowa’s first annual statewide phosphorus budget. • Performed pathogen modeling to assess risk in streams of the Polk County Water Trails System.• Modeled riverine nitrate and phosphorus to evaluate loads and trends as part of the Iowa Watershed Approach.• Explored the viability of water management strategies to facilitate denitrification in Lake Red Rock. • Helped construct and monitor stacked best management practices to reduce agricultural nutrient pollution.• Assisted numerous researchers in water quality data retrieval and processing.

Water Resources Engineer

• May 2014 - Jul 2019

• Designed numerous water resources systems related to transportation consulting projects, including storm sewers, combined sewers, detention basins, culverts, overland flow paths, and subsurface utility networks. • Modeled hydrologic and hydraulic processes related to urban drainage systems and open channel flow. • Completed hydrologic and environmental permitting associated with roadway design projects. • Prepared cost estimates, specifications, and technical guidance manuals associated with roadway design projects. • Drafted roadway and drainage designs using CAD software (MicroStation) and completed corresponding corridor modeling.

Civil Engineering Intern

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

• Designed hydraulic components of wastewater treatment plants in various communities throughout Indiana. • Conducted surveys documenting the conditions of municipal storm, sanitary, and combined sewer systems to guide infrastructure rehabilitation decisions. • Designed hydraulic components of wastewater treatment plants in various communities throughout Indiana. • Conducted surveys documenting the conditions of municipal storm, sanitary, and combined sewer systems to guide infrastructure rehabilitation decisions.

Field Engineer

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

• Supervised daily construction activities for the Mackey Arena and Recreational Sports Center construction projects at Purdue University. • Coordinated with architects and contractors to resolve onsite construction issues. • Developed records documenting construction progress through the use of progress reports and photographs. • Supervised daily construction activities for the Mackey Arena and Recreational Sports Center construction projects at Purdue University. • Coordinated with architects and contractors to resolve onsite construction issues. • Developed records documenting construction progress through the use of progress reports and photographs.

Field Engineer

• May 2011 - Aug 2011