Students

Philosophy

Working with my graduate and undergraduate students is the most rewarding aspect of this profession.  I strive to facilitate and contribute to their acedemic advancement and I expect to learn something from each one. These individuals have gone on to be successful leaders in their fields.

Doctoral

Chaturredi, A. Surface design and visualization for digital terain modeling. Les Piegl, chairman. Awarded.

Fielland, Carl. Unsaturated zone infiltration for surface/groundwater modeling. ABD, inactive.

Geurink, Jeff. Concepts of data management and assessment for multi-scale integrated hydrologic modeling. Expected graduation date December 1999.

Langevin, Chris. Northlakes re-hydration project. Mark Stewart, chairman. Awarded 1998.

Perry, Bob. Regional assessment of land use nitrogent loading of unconfined aquifers. Awarded December 1995.

Rhagozar, Mandana. Exact topic to be defined. Pre-QE.

Vincent, Mark. A real-time hydrodynamic model of tampa bay. Mark Luther, co-chairman. Expected graduation date Summer 2000.

Vomacka, Jeff. On urbanization and observed streamflow decline in west-central Florida. Pre-QE.

Wang, Ping. Surf zone sediment transport on low energy coasts: field measurement and prediction. Richard Davis, chairman. Awarded December 1995.

Masters Thesis

Baker, Julie. On regional water table depth with GIS. Uncertain completion date.

Baudean, Jodi A. Factors that affect calibration of a comprehensive surface water model of west-central Florida. Awarded August 1996.

Becker, May Ling. On the interaction of tidal inlets on micro-tidal coasts. Awarded August 1999.

Boyd, Monica H.  Tidal bridge scour. Awarded May 1994.

Burdge, Jeff. Evaulation of a GIS-based water resources management model for US Fish and Wildlife Service applications. Awarded December 1994.

Chahine, Kamal. Integrated hydrologic modeling for surface/groundwater simulation. Awarded May 1994.

Dombroski, Tom. A Dimensionless unit pollutograph approach to non-point source water quality modeling.

Guerink, Jeff. A comparison of integrated hydrologic modeling with traditional surface water or groundwater only modeling. Awarded August 1994.

Halley, Mary. A water quality management model for Florida lakes. Awarded May 1992.

Mckinney, Matt.  Analysis of surficial aquifer recharge wells using an integrated surfaceband groundwater model: Hillsborough County, Florida. Awarded December 1998.

Odom, Larry. An improved infiltration measurement proceedure for shallow sandy soils. Uncertain completion date.

Rahgozar, Mandana. Evaluation of alternative flood control structure operations on the water quality of Lake Tarpon. Awarded December 1995.

Stafanakou, Georgia. Investigation of artificial recharge on west-central Florida wellfields: Cone Ranch, a case study. Awarded December 1995.

Taylor, Marcia. Streamflow decline in west-central Florida.

Tara, Patrick. A geographic information system interface for hydrologic modeling. Awarded December 1991.

Vincent, Mark. A numerical scour deposition model for tidal inlets. Awarded August 1992.

Bachelor's Honors/Senior Projects

Baudean, Jodi A. Design of the proper calibration framework of integrated hydrologic models for phosphate mine site reclamation. August 1994.

Hope, Vernon D.  Design of a graphics display and analysis program for hydrodynamic and water quality modeling. May 1991.

Jacobsen, James. Design of a procedure to evaluate wetland uses for stormwater quality control. May 1992.

Odom, Larry. Design of a modified double-ring infiltrometer test. December 1991.

Scott, Eric. Design of a stormwater loading analysis of the Lake Tarpon watershed using a geographical information system. December 1991.

Sumner, Dean. Wastewater treatment effluent disposal modifications for Sumter Correctional Institution. May 1990.

Walker, Russell.  Evaluation of Lake Tarpon water quality management alternatives.  Honors project. August 1993.