Faculty

My research interests are in river morphodynamics and sedimentology. As an undergrad at Colorado State, I was part of a project using sediment geochemistry to understand sediment contributions of tributaries into larger river networks during rapid erosional events. As a master’s student at Texas Tech, I began a project investigating the dynamics of peat-dominated channels in central Minnesota, the results of which have encouraged more extensive research on the topic of peatland geomorphology. This is currently my primary research focus as a PhD student, employing field-based data collection and observations alongside experimental and numerical models to examine peatland channels.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, where I first developed an interest in water science. I pursued a Master’s degree in water engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, focusing on sediment transport around armored obstacles in rivers, such as bridge piers and abutments. My research involved assessing drag coefficients and force balance on bridge abutments in waterways.

I recently completed my Master’s at Texas Tech University, where I specialized in river avulsion processes. My research aimed to develop a predictive framework for river avulsion events. Currently, I am a PhD student at Texas Tech, continuing this work by developing a more sophisticated and accurate model for avulsion prediction, integrating advanced geoscience and engineering perspectives.

I began my academic journey in geosciences with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, followed by a Master’s degree in Geology and Natural Resources from Ball State University, USA. My Master’s thesis research delved into hydrologic modeling using SWAT+ to quantify streamflow response to wetland changes and hydrological alterations resulting from dam removal in watersheds. I have a strong interest in comprehending sediment movement and geomorphological changes in fluvial systems. My current research project is aimed at investigating geomorphological evolution through the development of a 1-D morphodynamic model integrated with remotely sensed data. This research seeks to enrich our knowledge of how dam disruptions impact sediment dispersal, channel bed evolution, and floodplain inundation

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from SUNY Geneseo in New York State. While at Geneseo my research focus was on a link between algal blooms and the precipitation of calcite in one of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York. Using instruments like XRD, SEM and remote sensing to further the study. My Master’s research is on the Xingu River, which is one of the major tributaries off of the Amazon river in Brazil. The goal is of the research is still in the developmental stage but hopes to focus on sediment dynamics of the Xingu river and Ría as well as understanding both the geomorphology and potential tectonic constraints of this river.