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Civil and Environmental
Research: Effect of Substrate Roughness, Slope, and Body Size on Climbing Behavior and Performance of Juvenile American Eels (Anguilla rastrata)
Fellow: Zahra Anwar
University: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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Fellow: Zahra Anwar
University: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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Research: Development and Operation of the Flow Measurement Accuracy Assessment Tool
Fellow: Mark Christian
University: University of Tennessee- Knoxville
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Three-Dimensional Regression Code
Two-Dimensional Regression Code
Fellow: Mark Christian
University: University of Tennessee- Knoxville
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Three-Dimensional Regression Code
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Research: A Methodology to Assess the Value of Integrated Hydropower and Wind Generation
Fellow: Mitch Clement
University: The University of Colorado - Boulder
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Fellow: Mitch Clement
University: The University of Colorado - Boulder
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Research: Monitoring Streambed Scour/Deposition Using Non-Sinusoidal Water Temperature Signals and During Flood Events
Fellow: Timothy DeWeese
University: University of Idaho
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Fellow: Timothy DeWeese
University: University of Idaho
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Research: The Economic Feasibility of Pumped Storage Hydropower
Fellow: Lisa Dilley
University: Washington State University
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Fellow: Lisa Dilley
University: Washington State University
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Research: Integrated Water and Energy Systems Analysis Tool Development
Fellow: André Dozier
University: Colorado State University
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An Integrated Water and Power Modeling Package
Fellow: André Dozier
University: Colorado State University
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An Integrated Water and Power Modeling Package
Research: Managing Hydrologic Financial Risk in Hydropower Production with Index Insurance Contracts
Fellow: Ben Foster
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Fellow: Ben Foster
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Research: Freshwater Mussle Landscape Genomics: Physical not Genetic Isolation in River Networks
Fellow: Matthew Fuller
University: Duke University
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Fellow: Matthew Fuller
University: Duke University
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Research: Development of Ensemble-based probabilistic flood maps for Probable Maximum Flood
Fellow: Sudershan Gangrade
University: University of Tennessee
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Research: Rock Scour Evaluation Using Block Theory and the Critical Key Block Concept
Fellow: Michael George
University: University of California Berkeley
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Fellow: Michael George
University: University of California Berkeley
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Research: Euler-Euler Large Eddy Simulation of Two-Phase Dilute Bubbly Flows With Mass Transfer Across Phases
Fellow: Mohammad Haji Mohammadi Sani Abadi
University: University of Minnesota
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Fellow: Mohammad Haji Mohammadi Sani Abadi
University: University of Minnesota
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Research: Coordinated Predictive Control of a Hydropower Cascade
Fellow: Andrew Hamann
University: Carnegie Mellon University
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Fellow: Andrew Hamann
University: Carnegie Mellon University
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Research: Image Based Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling to Simulate Fluid Flow Around a Moving Fish
Fellow: Justin Hannon
University: University of Iowa
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Fellow: Justin Hannon
University: University of Iowa
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Research: Decision Trees for Incorporating the Likelihood of Excessive Hydrologic Alteration into Hydropower-Ecosystem Tradeoffs
Fellow: Jory Hecht
University: Tufts University
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Fellow: Jory Hecht
University: Tufts University
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Research: Restoring Flow Regimes after Dam Construction and Operation: Evidence from Dynamic Systems Theory
Fellow: Michelle Hummel
University: University of California- Berkeley
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Fellow: Michelle Hummel
University: University of California- Berkeley
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Research: Influence of Deregulated Electricity Markets on Hydropower Generation and Downstream Flow Regime
Fellow: Jordan Kern
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Fellow: Jordan Kern
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Research: The Effects of Climate Change on the Water Resources and Hydropower Production Capacity of the Upper Colorado River
Fellow: Marina Kopytkovskiy
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Fellow: Marina Kopytkovskiy
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Real-time Forecasting and Hydropower Optimization
Fellow: Jonathon Lamontagne
University: Cornell University
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Fellow: Jonathon Lamontagne
University: Cornell University
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Research: Differing Contributions of Heavily and Moderately Glaciated Basins to Water Resources of the Eklutna Basin, Alaska
Fellow: Ann Marie Larquier
University: Alaska Pacific University
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Fellow: Ann Marie Larquier
University: Alaska Pacific University
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Research: Climate Change Impacts on Columbia River Stream Flow and Hydropower Production
Fellow: Matthew McDonald
University: Washington State University
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Fellow: Matthew McDonald
University: Washington State University
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Research: Financial Risk from Changing Lake Levels for Hydropower Producers on the Great Lakes
Fellow: Eliot Meyer
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Fellow: Eliot Meyer
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Research: Study of Mass Transfer across Hydrofoils for Use in Aerating Turbines
Fellow: Garrett Monson
University: University of Minnesota
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Fellow: Garrett Monson
University: University of Minnesota
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Research: Managing Complex Water Resource Systems for Ecological Integrity: Evaluating Tradeoffs and Uncertainty
Fellow: Ryan Morrison
University: University of New Mexico
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Fellow: Ryan Morrison
University: University of New Mexico
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Research: An Analysis of Partial-Depth, Floating, Impermeable Guidance Structures for Downstream Fish Passage at Hydroelectric Facilities
Fellow: Kevin Mulligan
University: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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Fellow: Kevin Mulligan
University: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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Research: Internal Erosion Monitored by Spatial-Temporal Pore Pressure Changes During Full-Scale Field Experiments
Fellow: Minal Parekh
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Fellow: Minal Parekh
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: High Resolution Measurements of the Mean Three-Dimensional Flow Field in a Natural River
Fellow: John Petrie
University: Virginia Tech
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Fellow: John Petrie
University: Virginia Tech
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Research: Modeling Fish Passage and Energetic Expenditure for American Shad in a Steeppass Fishway using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Model
Fellow: Kathryn Plymesser
University: Montana State University
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Fellow: Kathryn Plymesser
University: Montana State University
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Research: Evaluation of Bar Rack Designs to Allow for the Downstream Passage of Silver American Eels at Hydropower Facilities
Fellow: Tresha Melong Price
University: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Fellow: Tresha Melong Price
University: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Research: Quantification of Uncertainties in Snow Accumulation, Snowmelt, and Snow Disappearance dates
Fellow: Mark Raleigh
University: University of Washington
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Fellow: Mark Raleigh
University: University of Washington
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Research: Determination of Optimal Operating Schemes for a Multi-Reservoir System Under Environmental Constraints
Fellow: Amelia Shaw
University: Vanderbilt University
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Fellow: Amelia Shaw
University: Vanderbilt University
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Research: An Investigation into the Turbulence Parameter Responsible for the Onset of Grain Motion
Fellow: Heidi Smith
University: University of Idaho
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Fellow: Heidi Smith
University: University of Idaho
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Research: A Stochastic Dynamic Programming Approach to Balancing Wind Intermittency with Hydropower
Fellow: Sue Nee Tan
University: Cornell University
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Fellow: Sue Nee Tan
University: Cornell University
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Research: Development of a Numerical Tool to Predict Hydrodynamics, Temperature and TDG in Hydropower Flows
Fellow: Yushi Wang
University: University of Iowa
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Fellow: Yushi Wang
University: University of Iowa
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Research: Mapping Lake Sturgeon Acipenser Fluvescens Spawning habitat in the Upper Tennessee River Using Side Scan Sonar
Fellow: Daniel Walker
University: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Fellow: Daniel Walker
University: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Research: Erosion of Cohesive Sediment Due to Hydropower Releases
Fellow: Katherine Weidner
University: Virginia Tech
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Fellow: Katherine Weidner
University: Virginia Tech
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Research: Analytical and Numerical Investigation of an Air Entraining Hydraulic Jump
Fellow: Adam Witt
University: University of Minnesota
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Fellow: Adam Witt
University: University of Minnesota
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Electrical
Research: Methodology to Reduce the Strain on Hydro Turbines Using Advanced Life Extending Control of Multiple Energy Storage Systems
Fellow: Sean Brosig
University: Oregon State University
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Fellow: Sean Brosig
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Experimentation of Synchronous and Variable Speed Small Scale Hydropower Systems
Fellow: Elliott Jackson
University: Oregon State University
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Fellow: Elliott Jackson
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Stochastic Energy Scheduling
Fellow: Adam Greenhall
University: University of Washington
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Fellow: Adam Greenhall
University: University of Washington
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Research: Modeling and Analysis of a Small Hydropower Plant and Battery Energy Storage System Connected as a Microgrid
Fellow: Kelly Kozdras
University: University of Washington
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Fellow: Kelly Kozdras
University: University of Washington
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Research: An Advanced Study of Wind Power Variability on the Federal Columbia River Power System
Fellow: Kelcy Lajoie
University: Oregon State University
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Fellow: Kelcy Lajoie
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Water Start Up Time Model Validation Test
Fellow: Daniel Lee
University: Oregon Institute of Technology
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Fellow: Daniel Lee
University: Oregon Institute of Technology
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Research - Forecasting Tools for Run-of-River Hydroelectric Systems
Fellow: Nam Song
University: University of Washington
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Fellow: Nam Song
University: University of Washington
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Research: Development and Experimental Hardware Validation of Novel Variable Speed Hydropower Control Schemes for Emerging Applications and Water Resource Paradigms
Fellow: Michael Starrett
University: Oregon State University
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Fellow: Michael Starrett
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Understanding Operational Flexibility in the Federal Columbia River Power System
Fellow: Karen Studarus
University: University of Washington
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Fellow: Karen Studarus
University: University of Washington
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Research: Energy Storage & International Development
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Research: Modeling Smart Microgrids for the Developing World with Probabilistic Supply and Demand Inputs
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Fellow: Jesse Thornburg
University: Carnegie Mellon University
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Research: Modeling Smart Microgrids for the Developing World with Probabilistic Supply and Demand Inputs
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Fellow: Jesse Thornburg
University: Carnegie Mellon University
Energy and Resources
Research: Pumped Hydroelectric storage balances a solar microgrid
Fellow: Kevin Kircher
University: Cornell
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Fellow: Kevin Kircher
University: Cornell
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Research: Environmental, Economic and Social Trade-Offs of Hydropower Relicensing: A Case Study of the Yuba River Development Project
Fellow: Joseph Rand
University: University of California, Berkeley
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Fellow: Joseph Rand
University: University of California, Berkeley
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Geography
Research: Water Governance Process Assessment: Evaluating the Link between Decision Making Processes and Outcomes in the Columbia River Basin
Fellow: Kimberly Ogren
University: Oregon State University
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Fellow: Kimberly Ogren
University: Oregon State University
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Geology
Research: Reconstruction of sediment supply and transport behind the Elwha River dams
Fellow: Claire Beveridge
University: University of Washington
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Fellow: Claire Beveridge
University: University of Washington
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Research: Determining the Tributary Sediment Contribution to the Experimental Flood Deposits on the Colorado River in Marble Canyon, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Fellow: Katherine Chapman
University: Northern Arizona University
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Fellow: Katherine Chapman
University: Northern Arizona University
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Research: Detecting lnternal Erosion in Earthen Dams
Fellow: Joy Foley
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Fellow: Joy Foley
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Investigation of flow and sediment transport over RoR dams, and potential effects on upstream and downstream geomorphology, sedimentation, and aquatic habitat.
Fellow: Robert Queen
University: Colorado State University
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Fellow: Robert Queen
University: Colorado State University
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Research: Maximizing the habitat restoration potential of controlled releases at hydropower dams; Understanding impacts of hydrograph form on sediment transport
Fellow: Megan Kenworthy
University: University of Idaho
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Fellow: Megan Kenworthy
University: University of Idaho
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Research: A Stratigraphic Approach to Characterize the Deposition and Storage of Organic Matter in Reservoir Sediments
Fellow: Laurel Stratton
University: Oregon State University
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Fellow: Laurel Stratton
University: Oregon State University
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Legal
Research: Operational Alternative Evaluation for the 2014/2024 Columbia River Treaty Review in a Participatory Modeling Framework
Fellow: Mark Cecchini-Beaver
University: University of Idaho
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Fellow: Mark Cecchini-Beaver
University: University of Idaho
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Research: Hydropower Operations in the Colorado River Basin: Institutional Analysis of Opportunities and Constraints
Fellow: Surabhi Karambelkar
University: University of Arizona
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Fellow: Surabhi Karambelkar
University: University of Arizona
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Materials
Research: Iron Bulk Amorphous Alloy Coating for Wear Damage of Turbine Surfaces
Fellow: Stanley Dittrick
University: Washington State University
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Fellow: Stanley Dittrick
University: Washington State University
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Research: Direct Laser Deposition of Porous Structures and Gradient Metal-Ceramic Composite Coatings
Fellow: Thomas Gualtieri
University: Washington State University
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Fellow: Thomas Gualtieri
University: Washington State University
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Research: Hydrophobicity of Rare-earth Oxide Ceramics and their Application in Promoting Sustained Dropwise Condensation and Corrosion and Fouling Mitigation in Hydropower Systems
Fellow: Sami Khan
University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Fellow: Sami Khan
University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Research: Surface-Reconditioning Additives Based on Solid Inorganic Nanoparticles for Environment-Friendly Industrial Lubricating Compositions
Fellow: Pavlo Rudenko
University: Washington State University
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Fellow: Pavlo Rudenko
University: Washington State University
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Research: Design and Manufacturing Study of Hydroelectric Turbines Using Recycled and Natural Fiber Composites
Fellow: Marc Whitehead
University: Oregon State University
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Fellow: Marc Whitehead
University: Oregon State University
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Mechanical
Research: Identification of spatial and topographical metrics for micro hydropower applications in irrigation ingrastructure
Fellow: Brian Campbell
University: Colorado State University
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Fellow: Brian Campbell
University: Colorado State University
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Research: Pump-Storage Hydropower Design in a Wastewater Treatment Facility with an Aerating Runner, Additive Manufactured Material Analysis, and Testing of Hydrokinetic Turbine Runner.
Fellow: Fred Carter
University: Lehigh University
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Fellow: Fred Carter
University: Lehigh University
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Research: Real-Time Condition Health Monitoring and its Application to Hydro Turbines
Fellow: Samuel Dyas
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Fellow: Samuel Dyas
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Convex Capital Cost Optimization: A Rwandan Case Study
Fellow: Philip Ebben
University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Fellow: Philip Ebben
University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Research: Modifications to the Runner Blade to Improve Off-Design Efficiencies of Hydraulic Turbines
Fellow: Matthew Erdman
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Fellow: Matthew Erdman
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Simulation, Analysis and Mitigation of Vortex Rope Formation in the Draft Tube of Hydraulic Turbines
Fellow: Hosein Foroutan
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Fellow: Hosein Foroutan
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Feature Selection for Monitoring Erosive Cavitation on a Hydroturbine
Fellow: Seth Gregg
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Fellow: Seth Gregg
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Computation and Analysis of Cavitating Flow in Francis-Class Hydraulic Turbines
Fellow: Daniel Leonard
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Fellow: Daniel Leonard
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Investigation of the performance and cost benefits of using a magnetically geared generator (MGG) for a hydropower generation.
Fellow: Kang Li
University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Fellow: Kang Li
University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Research: Analysis of the Effects of Pre-whirl on the Efficiency and Operating Range of Hydro Pumps used in Pumped Storage Facilities
Fellow: Keith Martin
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Fellow: Keith Martin
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Hydraulic Design and Optimization of a Modular Pump-turbine Runner
Fellow: William Schleicher
University: Lehigh University
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Fellow: William Schleicher
University: Lehigh University
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Research: Renewable Energy Production from Water Distribution Systems
Fellow: Ilker Telci
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
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Fellow: Ilker Telci
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
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Research: Reduced Order Description of Experimental Two-Phase Pipe Flows: Characterizations of Flow Structures and Dynamics via Proper Orthogonal Decomposition
Fellow: Bianca Viggiano
University: Portland State University
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Fellow: Bianca Viggiano
University: Portland State University
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