BACKGROUND INFORMATION
About Joe's Background & Experience
IN SHORT:
- Born and raised in the Napa Valley of California, USA.
- Started out studying and working in civil engineering, landuse planning and erosion control.
- Got interested in watershed hydrology and completed bachelors degree in hydrology.
- Started doing research on spawning habitat rehabilitation and fluvial geomorphology as an undergraduate and then went on to complete a masters degree in hydrologic sciences.
- Wanted to continue doing research in fluvial geomorphology, but sought a different perspective; so, moved to England to do a PhD.
- Joined Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of Wales Aberystwyth in January of 2006 as a Lecturer in Phsycial Geography
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D. in Geography University
of Southampton School of Geography, Southampton, Hampshire, UK;
(Passed Viva in April 2008, Awaiting Award).
- M.S. Degree in Hydrologic Sciences; University
of California at Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Received: June 2003.
- B.S. Degree in Hydrology; University
of California at Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Received: June 2002.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2006 to Present: Lectuer: IGES, Univeristy of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales
- 2000 to 2003: Sub-Consultant: Hydrology, Geomorphology, Engineering and Drafting Services: Jennifer Chandler Landscape Architect, Napa, CA
- 1997 to 2000: Civil Engineering Technician: Bartelt Engineering, Napa, CA
- 1995 to 1996: Civil Engineering Intern: Napa County Public Works, Napa, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- CPESC #2594: Certified Professional
in Erosion and Sediment Control, Inc.
- International Erosion Control Association: Professional Member
- American Institute of Hydrology:
Certified Hydrologist in Training (HIT)
- American Geophysical Union: Member
- British Geomorphological Research Group: Member
IN THE NEWS:
- Featured Alumni in LAWR Quarterly Student Newsletter
CURRICULUM VITAE:
Joe's
Most Recent CV (updated May 2008)