Antônio Meira is originally from Salvador, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. He holds a PhD in Hydrology from the University of Arizona, were he worked in various topics and was lucky to have an advisor (Prof. Peter Troch) that supported him in exploring his multitude of interests (while not loosing track of his main Ph.D. project, of course! ). That resulted in Antonio having skills in many areas such as hydrologic modelling, hydrogeophysics and comparative hydrology, which are the core fields of research of the CSU Hydro-Hydro team.

Outside from science, Antônio likes to practice judo, football (the OG, played with both feet), and Buddhist meditation.

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Victoria is currently pursuing her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. She completed her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Brazil at the Federal University of Pelotas in December 2023 and January 2022, respectively. Her research focuses on using geophysical methods to capture the seasonal dynamics of tree water storage and how it influences the environment, with the goal of understanding how this component modifies the water balance in forested areas. Victoria’s research interests include ecohydrology, geophysics, and groundwater hydrology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and biking.

Research Focus: Sociohydrology, informal water management impacts on hydrologic and social systems

Current Research:

Alexandria's research focuses on the emerging field of sociohydrology. This field of research focuses on the human-water dynamic. Alexandria's research interests include levee system risk analysis, flood policy and management, and water resource management.

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering (Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering)

Colorado State University (2024 – Present)

• MSc in Humanitarian Engineering and Science

Colorado School of Mines  (2023 – 2025)

• BSc in History/Arabic; Nuclear Engineering minor

United States Military Academy (2010 – 2014)

Professional Background:

Alexandria graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2014 and subsequently commissioned as an intelligence officer in the US Army. She spent the next eight years living and working abroad as a political and social analyst. After her service, she worked for a year as a renewable energy developer with projects in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Through this work, she gained a passion for understanding the dynamic relationship between people and water. This led to her pursue a MSc in Humanitarian Engineering and Science from the Colorado School of Mines where she focused her studies on water-related knowledge development in small-scale agriculture.

Alexandria was selected as a 2025 Tillman Scholar. The Pat Tillman Foundation selects military service members, veterans and spouses who are pursuing a life of civil service focused scholarship and impact, to include future leaders in the fields of healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education, and the humanities. 

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• Geospatial Analysis: ArcGIS, Remote Sensing for Hydrology, QGIS

• Data Analysis & Programming: MATLAB, Python, Excel-based Analysis

• Hydrological Modeling: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS

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Meg is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. At her day job she is a water resource engineer focusing on Tribal water rights. Her research interests include tree water use, phenology, and forest hydrology.

​Meg’s interests include trail running and hiking, pottery, knitting, home renovation projects, reading, and hanging out with her dog.

Research Topic: Investigation of Groundwater Connectivity in Headwater Streams Driven by Subsurface Heterogeneity and Stream Restoration

Co-advisor: Dr. Ryan Morrison

Rafin is from Bogura, Bangladesh. He completed with Master of Science in Civil Engineering (water resource engineering) at Louisiana State University, with a focus on groundwater modeling. His primary research interests lie in the areas of hydrological modeling, geophysics, groundwater modeling, GIS and remote sensing applications in hydrology and hydrogeology, and machine learning. 

In his free time he likes to listen to music, watch movies, and spend time with friends and family. He also likes cycling, playing pool, and hiking.

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Research Focus: River intermittancy and its hydrology,Climate change,Mathematical Modeling

Current Research:

Najam is currently developing conceptual models to better understand various hydrological processes associated with river intermittency. His research focuses on analyzing the factors that influence river flow variability and the conditions that lead to intermittent stream behavior. He is also investigating the impact of different climatic processes on the intensity and frequency of river intermittency. By integrating analytical approaches, he aims to improve predictions of hydrological responses to environmental changes. His work contributes to a broader understanding of water resource dynamics and the implications of climate change on river systems.

Education:

• PhD in Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

Colorado State University (2024 – Present)

• MSc in Hydraulics, Irrigation, and Drainage

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology,Pakistan  (2018 – 2021)

• BSc in Civil Engineering

National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences,Pakistan(2011 – 2015)

Professional Background:

Najam is a Fulbright scholar from Pakistan who joined the lab in Fall 2024. Before enrolling in his PhD program, he worked as a lecturer at various universities in Pakistan, teaching courses in fluid mechanics, hydrology, hydraulics, water resource management, and GIS applications.He holds a Master’s degree in Hydraulics, Irrigation, and Drainage (HID), a USAID-funded program in Pakistan. As part of this program, he participated in a one-semester research exchange at Colorado State University in Fall 2019, where he worked in the Environmental and Fluid Mechanics Lab.Najam completed his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering in 2015 and subsequently worked as a site engineer for three years in the construction industry, where he supervised various construction activities.

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• Hydrological Modeling: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Watershed Modeling

• Computational Fluid Dynamics: Flow-3D, Numerical Modeling

• Geospatial Analysis: ArcGIS, Remote Sensing for Hydrology

• Data Analysis & Programming: MATLAB, Python, Excel-based Hydrological Analysis

Research Focus: Ecohydrology with emphasis on monitoring plant water storage in forest ecosystems across multiple spatial scales. 

Current Research:

Bruna is currently working on the development of methods to monitor plant water storage (PWS) in mountain forests. The goal is to improve understanding of how forests store and release water and how these dynamics can serve as indicators of vegetation stress and ecosystem resilience. 

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering (Hydrologic Science and Engineering)
  Colorado State University (2025–present)

• MSc in Sanitation, Environment and Water Resources
  Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil (2020–2022)

• BSc in Civil Engineering
  Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil (2014–2019)

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Bruna is originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where she completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees with research on flood modeling and sediment transport during tailings dam failures. She also spent a semester in Portugal at Instituto Superior Técnico, where she collaborated on research related to dam failure modeling. She has more than six years of professional experience as a consultant in hydraulic and hydrologic projects for the mining sector, working on dam break analyses, water balance studies, and drainage system design. This experience provided her with strong technical skills and practical insight into risk assessment and water management challenges. At CSU, she is expanding her academic path by combining hydrology, ecohydrology, and innovative sensing techniques to better understand forest water dynamics. 

Technical Skills:

• Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling: HEC-RAS, RiverFlow2D, HEC-HMS

• Data Analysis: Excel-based Analysis

• Geospatial Analysis: ArcGIS, QGIS

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