This individual is an Associate Professor and William J. and Elaine F. Hall Faculty Fellow specializing in water resources engineering, food supply chains, and sustainability. With a Ph.D. from Princeton University, their research focuses on groundwater management, agricultural trade networks, and resilient food systems. Recognized with prestigious awards like the AGU Macelwane Medal and NSF CAREER Award, they contribute to global water policy and infrastructure resilience. They teach courses on water resources and globalization, and serve as an editor for leading journals. Their work addresses critical challenges at the intersection of water, food, and environmental sustainability.