I am a Postdoctoral Research Scholar working with Dr. Daniel Obenour in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at NC State University.
I develop predictive, cross-scale frameworks for nutrient dynamics across terrestrial and aquatic systems, combining Bayesian statistical inference, hybrid machine learning models, and geospatial analysis. My work spans internal phosphorus loading, watershed nutrient export, and eutrophication dynamics in lakes and reservoirs, with a central focus on rigorous uncertainty quantification to support water quality management and climate adaptation.
My research is positioned at the intersection of water-quality management, food security, and climate adaptation. I develop predictive, cross-scale frameworks that characterize nutrient dynamics across terrestrial-aquatic systems, providing a scientific foundation for sustainable nutrient management and climate-resilient food and water systems. My work integrates environmental monitoring, mechanistic understanding of nutrient cycling, and advanced analytical approaches, including Bayesian inference, hybrid statistical-machine learning models, and geospatial analysis, to characterize nutrient sources, forecast ecosystem responses, and evaluate management strategies across spatial scales. A central theme of my work is rigorous uncertainty quantification to support robust environmental decision-making.
Figure 1. Conceptual diagram of my research interests and future research plan.
During my PhD, I developed several data-driven models, including mechanistic and machine learning models, to simulate phosphorus dynamics in freshwater systems. My research focused on internal nutrient loading, which is often ignored in lake and reservoir management programs but can be a significant contributor to eutrophication. My PhD thesis, Characterizing Phosphorus Fluxes Through Aquatic Systems Using Data-driven Modeling, was completed in July 2025 under the supervision of Professor Daniel Obenour.
In my Master’s program, I worked with Dr. Ajay Kalamdhad in the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India. My Master’s research entailed year-long monitoring and modeling of water quality parameters in Deepor Beel, India (a Ramsar site).