Summary

My research is broadly in applied mathematics, scientific computing, and fluid dynamics. I study and develop mathematical models, numerical algorithms, and open-source software for applications involving fluid flows, granular-fluid mechanics, and wave propagation. My research focus involves PDEs (particularly hyperbolic systems), finite volume numerical methods, well-balanced methods, and adaptive mesh refinement techniques. I currently investigate shallow earth-surface flows with varying granular and fluid compositions. Examples include tsunamis, overland flooding, sediment-laden flows, and dense granular-fluid flows such as landslides and debris flows.

Appointments

  • 2012-Present: Research Mathematician, USGS, Cascades Volcano Observatory
  • 2008-2012: Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellow, USGS, Cascades Volcano Observatory
  • 2007-2008: VIGRE Acting Asst. Prof. of Applied Mathematics, Univ. of Washington
  • 2006-2007: RTG Acting Asst. Prof. of Mathematics, University of Utah
  • 2001-2006: TA & RA (PhD student), Applied Mathematics, Univ. of Washington
  • 1999-2001: TA & RA (PhD student), Physiology and Biophysics, Univ. of Washington

Education

  • PhD Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, Seattle, 2006.
  • MS Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, Seattle, 2004.
  • BA Physics, U.C. Santa Barbara, 1999.
  • BS Biological Sciences, U.C. Santa Barbara, 1999.
  • BA Physical Anthropology, U.C. Santa Barbara, 1997.