Our research focus on a wide range of applications of environmental fluid dynamics. We use both observations and modeling to understand turbulence, particle-fluid interactions, and transport phenomena. Our primary research subjects are within water resources, including natural water bodies and engineered water systems. We also collaborate with scientists and physicians to study broader fluid problems.
Current research topics:
Natural seeps of hydrocarbon bubbles from shallow to deep seas (NSF)
Developing new instrument to better understand marine seeps (NSF)
Turbulence structures in the Missouri River and their influences on transport of fish eggs and larvae (USGS)
Applications of small UAVs in hydraulic measurements (MoDOT)
Understanding mechanisms of environmental transmission of avian flu (USGS)
High-frequency echosounder measurements of bubbles in water columns (ONR)
Bubble bursting and transport of waterborne contaminants (EPA - Missouri Water Center)
Wind-driven seed dispersal and the effect of the seed morphology