Gerhard Schoener
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Research Assistant Professor
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Education
PhD, Engineering, University of New Mexico, 2021
MWR, Water Resources, University of New Mexico, 2010
BS, Forestry, Georg-August-University (Germany), 2005
Biography
My research and teaching focus on near-surface hydrologic processes in dryland watersheds. I’m particularly interested in developing better tools for predicting runoff to help communities plan and prepare for flash flood disasters. Before joining UNM, I spent 15+ years working as a hydrologist for a local flood control agency. Given this background, my work tries to bridge the gap between research and practice.
Teaching Interests
- CE 331: Fluid Mechanics
- CE 545: Open Channel Hydraulics
- WR 572: Models
- WR 573: Field Methods
Research Interests
- Arid hydrology
- Urban stormwater management
- Post-wildfire hydrology
- Flood modeling
Center/Laboratory/Program Affiliations
- Center for Water and the Environment
- UNM Water Resources Program