My research focuses on understanding how subsurface geology controls groundwater storage, accessibility, movement, and long-term resilience. I combine hydrogeology, large-scale subsurface datasets, geospatial analysis, machine learning, field observations, and numerical modeling to study groundwater systems at scales ranging from local to national.

 A major goal of my research group is to develop data-driven and physically grounded approaches that help scientists, students, communities, and decision-makers better understand groundwater resources under climate variability, population growth, land-use change, and increasing water demand.

Specific research interests:

1. Groundwater Storage, Availability, and Aquifer-Aquitard System 

My research examines how subsurface geology influences groundwater storage, accessibility, and long-term water availability. This work focuses on understanding aquifer and aquitard systems, groundwater storage properties, and the physical controls on groundwater resources.

2. Subsurface Data, Hydrogeologic Characterization, and Groundwater Modeling 

My research uses hydrogeologic, geologic, geospatial, and computational approaches to characterize subsurface conditions and support groundwater modeling. I am especially interested in developing reproducible workflows that improve the organization, interpretation, and use of subsurface information in groundwater resource studies.

5. Flooding research

Regional Applications

My research group applies hydrogeologic science to water-resource questions in Alabama, major aquifer systems across the United States, Ethiopia, and broader water-stressed regions. These applications connect fundamental groundwater science with practical questions related to groundwater access, water quality, drought resilience, and sustainable development.