IN SHORT:

• Born and raised in the Napa Valley of California, USA.
• Started out studying and working in civil engineering, landuse planning and erosion control.
• Got interested in watershed hydrology and completed bachelors degree in hydrology.
• Started doing research on spawning habitat rehabilitation and fluvial geomorphology as an undergraduate and then went on to complete a masters degree in hydrologic sciences.
• Wanted to continue doing research in fluvial geomorphology, but sought a different perspective; so, moved to England to do a PhD.
• Joined Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of Wales Aberystwyth in January of 2006 as a Lecturer in Physical Geography
• Joined Department of Geosciences at Idaho State University in August of 2008 as Visiting Assistant Professor in the Fall of 2008.
• Joined Watershed Sciences at Utah State University of August of 2009 as an Assistant Professor
  

EDUCATION:

• Ph.D. in Geography University of Southampton School of Geography, Southampton, Hampshire, UK; Received: June 2008. (Supervisors: Professor David Sear, Dr. Steve Darby)
  
• M.S. Degree in Hydrologic Sciences; University of California at Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Received: June 2003. (Supervisor: Professor Greg Pasternack)
  
• B.S. Degree in Hydrology; University of California at Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Received: June 2002.
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2009 to Present: Assistant Professor: Watershed Sciences, Utah State University
  
• 2008 to Present: Associate Consultant: CH2M-Hill, Boise, ID
  
• 2008 to 2009: Research Assistant Professor: Department of Geosciences, Idaho State University
• 2006 to 2008: Lecturer: IGES, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales
• 2000 to 2003: Sub-Consultant: & Engineering  Drafting Services: Jennifer Chandler Landscape Architect, Napa, CA
• 1997 to 2000: Civil Engineering Technician: Bartelt Engineering, Napa, CA
• 1995 to 1996: Civil Engineering Intern: Napa County Public Works, Napa, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• CPESC #2594: Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, Inc.
  
• International Erosion Control Association: Professional Member
• American Institute of Hydrology: Certified Hydrologist in Training (HIT)
  
• American Geophysical Union: Member
  
• British Geomorphological Research Group: Member
• British Hydrologic Society: Member

OTHER PAGES:

• WATS Profile
• ICRRR Profile
• Ecology Center Profile
  
• Water Initiative at USU Profile
  
• Center for Watershed Sciences Profile
  
• IGES's Staff Profile Page
• Google Profile
  

CURRICULUM VITAE:

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