About

I am a PhD student in soil science under Dr. Bradley Miller, focusing on modeling landscape evolution and topsoil loss in Iowa. My research uses three different models specializing in geomorphology and agriculture to compare their outcomes and assess their effectiveness in predicting landscape change.

Topsoil loss is a critical issue as it reduces soil productivity, disrupts agricultural sustainability, and contributes to water pollution. Eroded sediment carries nutrients, fertilizers, and contaminants into waterways, impacting aquatic ecosystems and water quality. By modeling these processes, I try to improve our understanding of how soil erosion affects landscapes and hydrological systems over time. Beyond my current work, I have diverse research experience through past internships in volcanology, river hydrology, and uranium contamination on tribal lands in New Mexico. My broader interests lie in soil geography, ecosystem hydrology, and land, water, and sediment transport interactions.

My research focuses on soil science and landscape evolution, groundwater contamination through hydrogeochemical processes, and the impacts of Anthropocene-driven changes on Earth’s critical systems. I study how human activities—such as deforestation, agricultural intensification, urbanization, and industrial pollution—alter soil properties, sediment transport, and water quality. I would also like to examine groundwater depletion, contamination from fertilizers and heavy metals, and the impact of climate change on accelerating erosion and desertification. Using computational modeling, I seek to predict and quantify these changes to understand long-term environmental dynamics and sustainability better.