A little about me.

Curriculum Vitae

Current Appointment

Ph.D. Candidate (Aug. 2022 – Present)

Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Focus: Advancing research in hydroinformatics, integrating IoT sensors and hydrologic models to enhance flood resilience and environmental monitoring.

Education

  • University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

    (Aug. 2022 – Present)

    • Dissertation: [Title Pending]

    • Advisor: Professor Jonathan L. Goodall

  • University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

    (Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2024)

  • Auburn University, Auburn, AL

    (Aug. 2017 – May 2022)

Professional Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

(2022 – Present)

University of Virginia, Department of Civil Engineering – Hydroinformatics Group
Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Goodall

  • Collaborative Research: Contributed to interdisciplinary projects (e.g., NSF Coastlines and People) in Norfolk, VA.

  • GIS & Stormwater Modeling: Collected and integrated spatial data to evaluate local stormwater infrastructure using SWMM and i-Tree.

  • Data Science & Analysis: Leveraged advanced data techniques to support VDOT’s BMP decision-making and project planning.

NSF Research Traineeship – U.S.–Ireland Mobility Program

(May 2023 – Aug. 2023)

University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
Advisor: Dr. Dirk Pesch

  • Integrated IoT and stormwater management methodologies.

  • Completed a design thinking course to apply human-centered design in engineering research.

Grants, Fellowships & Scholarships

  • “Empowered Future Stewards: Integrating STEM, IoT, and Citizen Science for Flood Management in Coastal Virginia”
    Funding: $80,000

  • “Leveraging Citizen Science and Real-Time Data for Innovative Stormwater Modeling”
    Funding: $111,000

  • Funding: $34,000

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Pending Proposals

  • Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders: Student-Driven IoT Solutions for Watershed Stewardship

    Potential funding: $9,000

  • Revolutionizing Watershed-Scale Urban-Coastal Flood Resilience through Integrated Hyper-Resolution Modeling, Real-Time Sensing, and Artificial Intelligence

    Potential Funding: $500,000

Undergraduate Research Assistant

(May 2021 – Aug. 2022)

Auburn University, Department of Civil Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Natalie L. Cápiro

  • Operated and calibrated advanced laboratory instruments (GC-FID, GC-ECD, TOC, HPLC).

  • Implemented a new equipment inventory system and conducted experiments on microbial transformation of chlorinated solvents.

Scholarly Metrics

Peer-Reviewed Publications

In-Review

In Preparation

Conference Presentations

2025

  • June 2025: “Integrating IoT Technology in Education: Enhancing Student Engagement and Local Flood Management in Coastal Virginia.”
    ISTELive+ASCD Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX

  • May 2025: “Analyzing Frequency, Costs, and Practitioner Insights in the Operation and Maintenance of Best Management Practices for the Virginia Department of Transportation.”
    EWRI Conference, Anchorage, AK

  • April 2025: “Integrating IoT Technology in Education: Enhancing Student Engagement and Local Flood Management in Coastal Virginia.”
    IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, London, England

2024

  • December 2024: “Integrating Urban Trees into a PCSWMM Continuous Hydrologic Model: A Process‑Based Approach for Enhanced Stormwater Management in Norfolk, VA.”
    American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C.

  • December 2024: “Utilizing GIS‑based Multi‑Criteria Decision Analysis to Map Flooding and Assess Vulnerability in Norfolk, VA.”
    American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C.

  • October 2024: “Harnessing IoT for Student‑Led Environmental Monitoring in Coastal Virginia Middle Schools.”
    Virginia Sea Grant Symposium, Virginia Beach, VA

  • September 2024: “Coastal Flooding and Stormwater Resilience.”
    SERDP & ESTCP Department of Defense Environmental Programs, Charlottesville, VA

  • September 2024: “Refining Annual BMP Maintenance Costs.”
    VDOT Presentation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  • July 2024: “Empowering Middle School Students through Citizen Science: Exploring Stormwater Management, Green Infrastructure, and IoT Integration.”
    Ryan Resilience Lab, Norfolk, VA

  • June 2024: “Evaluating Recurring BMP Performance Issues.”
    VDOT Presentation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  • April 2024: “Enhancing Climate Resilience in Coastal Smart Cities: Investigating Stormwater Management Using PCSWMM Simulations.”
    Link Lab Student Flash Talk, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  • February 2024: “AI for Categorizing BMP Maintenance Work Orders.”
    VDOT Presentation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  • February 2024: “Characterizing BMP Inspection Images.”
    VDOT Presentation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  • January 2024: “Evaluating Stormwater Resilience to Climate‑Induced Tidal and Rainfall Scenarios.”
    Elizabeth River Project Poster Session, Portsmouth, VA

2023

  • September 2023: “Optimizing BMP Management: Insights from Survey Responses on Costly Major Maintenance.”
    VDOT Presentation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA