Lab Alumni - Ecohydraulics Laboratory

Graduate Student Alumni

Amirreza is a PhD student studying Environmental Engineering. He has completed his B.S and M.S degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Shiraz University in Iran. In the future, Amirreza hopes to work as a professor at a reputable university.

In his free time, he enjoys soccer, movies and spending time with friends.

Amirreza Zarnaghsh, Ph.D.

Amirreza (2019 - 23) was a PhD student studying Water Resources Engineering. He has completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Shiraz University in Iran. In the future, Amirreza hopes to work as a professor at a reputable university. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, movies, and spending time with friends.

Zack is a graduate student pursuing his M.S. in environmental engineering. In 2021 he graduated with a B.S. in civil engineering at KU. His future aspirations are to either pursue a Ph.D. or go work in the industry as a hydrologist or water resources engineer after completing his master’s. In his free time, he enjoys gaming, playing his violin or bass, lifting and martial arts, and spending time with his fiancé.

Zack McVey, M.S.

Zack (2021 - 23) earned his M.S. in environmental and water resources engineering. In 2021 he graduated with a B.S. in civil engineering at KU. His future aspirations are to either pursue a Ph.D. or go work in the industry as a water resources engineer. In his free time, he enjoys gaming, playing his violin or bass, lifting and martial arts, and spending time with his fiancé.

Zane (2021 - 22) was a graduate student who completed his M.S. in Water Resources Engineering. In 2016, he graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and then spent 3 years working as a Quality Engineer for an electrical management company. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his greyhound, Nina, golfing, hiking, traveling, and listening to music.

Zane Rider, M.S.

Zane (2021 - 22) was a graduate student who completed his M.S. in Water Resources Engineering. He now works at Atkins as a Civil Engineer. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his greyhound, Nina, golfing, hiking, traveling, and listening to music.

Alexander (2018 - 20) was a graduate student who completed his M.S. at KU and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Iowa.

In his free time he enjoys playing the trombone, playing tennis and golf, and spending time with his wife.

Alexander Michalek, M.S.

Alexander (2018 - 20) was a member of the lab as a graduate student who completed his M.S. at KU and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Iowa. In his free time he enjoys playing the trombone, playing tennis and golf, and spending time with his wife.

Undergraduate Student Alumni

Aaron is a junior studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering.

In his free time he likes to hike, read books, travel, and volunteer with Engineers without Borders.

Aaron Tuschhoff

Aaron (2020 - 2022) was a senior studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering. In his free time he likes to hike, read books, travel, and volunteer with Engineers without Borders.

Austin Gardiner

Austin (2021 - 22) was a junior studying civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources. In his free time he likes to hike, listen to music, and hang out with friends.

Sarah Hogan

Sarah (2020 - 22) was a senior studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family as well as going outdoors and working out.

Devin Gouger

Devin (2020 - 21) was a member of the lab as a sophomore studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas. In his free time he enjoys golfing, playing him trumpet and drumset, and spending time with his church group.

Abby (2018 - 2020) was an undergraduate studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas. She was also in the Honors Program at KU.

In her free time she likes to spend time with her friends and family, travel, and watch movies.

Abby Percich

Abby (2019 - 21) was a member of the lab as an undergraduate studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas. She was also in the Honors Program at KU. In her free time she likes to spend time with her friends and family, travel, and watch movies.

Madeline Merckling

Madeline (2019 - 20) was a member of the lab as a freshman studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas.
She is also a gymnastics coach and enjoys painting and hiking in her free time.

Luke Brown

Luke (2019 - 20) was a member of the lab as a freshman studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Kansas. He has been apart of an independent workshop study where he learned about common manufacturing processes. In his free-time he enjoys programming and working on projects.

Logan Wilson

Logan (2019 - 20) was a member of the lab as a senior studying Civil Engineering at the University of Kansas. He has been a Dean’s List member for all six semesters.
In his free time, Logan enjoys playing sports, watching TV, and hanging out with friends.

Alexandra Depew

Alexandra (2018 - 19) was a member of the lab as a second-year student studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas. She has a certificate of completion of the KAMS program from FHSU. In the future, Alexandra plans to get her master’s in environmental engineering. In her free time, Alexandra volunteers at the Lawrence Public Library, the Lawrence Humane Society, and for Engineers Without Borders.

Cheyenne Hillman

Cheyenne (2018 - 19) was a member of the lab as a third-year student studying anthropology and civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas. In the future, Cheyenne would like to get her master’s in environmental engineering and eventually a PhD as well. In her free time, Cheyenne enjoys hiking and baking.

Savannah Smith

Savannah (2018 - 19) was a member of the lab as a third-year student studying civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering at the University of Kansas. Savannah is also involved in Women in Design and ASCE at the University of Kansas. In her free time, Savannah enjoys reading books, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.