At the Center for Ecohydraulics Research we use state of the art laboratory techniques to investigate the relationship between physical environmental factors, such as geomorphology, and ecosystem health. For example, we are quantifying the impact of vegetation on hyporheic flux which can bring greenhouse gases from the porous riverbed (hyporheic) zone and into the atmosphere.

Results from my PhD research with Prof. Cowen in the DeFrees Hydraulics Lab at Cornell University improve our understanding of fluid mechanics in the environment and develop sustainable technology inspired by natural phenomena. In particular, I study the physical mechanisms of interfacial scalar transport. Clearer understanding of these mechanisms can help us improve the sustainability of aquatic biological industrial processes, for example.

I also enjoy teaching. I was a teaching assistant at Cornell for the following courses: Intro to Fluids, Coastal Engineering, Transport, Mix, & Transform in the environment, Experimental Methods in Fluid Dynamics,  and Hydropower. I was also a TA Development Consultant and TA Fellow for the Engineering Learning Initiatives. (See Teaching Portfolio for more details) 

Email: keadler@uidaho.edu

Office: 322 E. Front St., Suite 440; Boise, ID 83702

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-adler/

AAUW American Dissertation Fellowship recipient.