Associate Professor and Elaine F. and William J. Hall Excellence Faculty Scholar specializing in the energy-water nexus, sustainable infrastructure, and policy analysis. Holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and multiple teaching honors, including the AEESP Award for Outstanding Teaching. Research integrates technoeconomic analysis, life-cycle assessment, and smart water systems to address urban/rural water and energy sustainability challenges.