We develop and apply computational, statistical, and field methods to investigate subsurface fluid flow and solute transport in soils, aquifers, and geological reservoirs as well as their interaction with land-surface processes. While we work on techniques such as scaling theory, inverse methods, HPC, and AI, we also collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, ecologists, and engineers to derive hydrological insights from multiple perspectives. Since 2014, we have been drilling, testing, and monitoring wells in the headwaters of southeastern Wyoming with the goal of understanding mountain hydrology, basin recharge, and dependent human and ecological processes. Our research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, American Chemical Society, Wyoming Water Development Commission, and the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources and School of Computing. Computing resources we access include laboratory PCs, parallel clusers [ARCC], and supercomputers [NWSC].
Graduate Student Opportunities: Please check my CV, under funded projects, for current research. Please read [Admission Information] and contact me if you have questions. Students with quantitative background, programming skills, and strong curiosity are encouraged to apply. Though GRE scores are not required by the Department, I will meet candidates on Zoom and administer my own exam to test math, logical thinking, and writing. After admission, graduate students are expected to excel in all courses I teach (under Teaching) and solve bonus, extra difficult problems. They are also expected to be resourceful and self-reliant.
Miscellaneous Info:
* Google Scholar: [Link]
* Instats workshop: [Intro to Geostatistics]
* Field research: please read before heading to the field [Ye's Experience] [WyoDot]
* How to write and publish: check out the last 30 min of this talk [Youtube]
* Forms for grads: [README1] [UW Policy] [Key Documents] [Graduate Forms and Guidelines]
* Computer security: Call IT (307-7664357) to check suspicious links [Must Read] [IT Live Chat]
* Select links: [Model Complexity] [Inversion] [Mountain Hydrology] [Youtube]