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ENGLE LAB STUDENTS

Current Students:

One of the great joys of my career is working with students develop the skils they need to further their career and assist them in their future. Below are current students working in the Engle Lab:

Juan (John) Navar, M.S. Geophysics Student

John will be performing laboratory simulations of pedogenic carbonate formation in agricultural soils and carbon budgets using a combination of geophysical, geochemical, and modeling approaches.

Christian Leach, M.S. Geological Sciences Student

Combined tools from vadose zone hydrologic measurements for insight into unsaturated zone dynamics in dryland critical zone. Christian is focusing his thesis on evidence for recharge below playas in the southwestern United States.

Rajesh Bhakta, Ph.D. Geological Sciences Student

A senior environmental engineer by trade, Rajesh has decided to develop new research approaches to better understand water resources in Hueco Bolson aquifer system.

Gloria Gamboa Ortiz, M.S. Geological Sciences Student

Using a combination of isotope geochemical tools, well data, and hydrogeologic framework information, Gloria is tracking the sources of and controls on salinity, sulfate, and other constituents in inland groundwater systems.

Former Students:

Below are former students from my lab, who have gone on to wonderful next steps.

Kristina Sasser, 2024, M.S. Geophysics

Application of geophysical techniques can inform geological framework and fluid movement in the critical zone. Kristina used a range of available tools, such a well logging and non-seismic surface geophysical methods at natural and agricultural dryland environments. Ms. Sasser works for the Colorado River Commission of Nevada.

Dr. Molofsky researced the origin and controls on produced water chemistry in the Marcellus Shale and to apply geochemical tools to study deep fluid migration in geologic basins. Lisa works as a Senior Geochemist for GSI Environmental, Inc.

Lisa Molofsky, 2023, Ph.D. Geological Sciences

Nohemi Valenzuela, 2022, M.S. Geological Sciences

Nohemi applied ground penetrating radar and examined soil moisture to investigate the distribution and controls on pedogenic carbonate layers in dryland environments. Ms. Valenzuela works as a geologist for WSP, Inc.

Joshua Lewis, 2022, M.S. Geological Sciences

After studying analytical methods to look for critical and valuable elements in oil and gas waste products, Joshua has moved on to the mining sector and is currently working as a geologist for Nevada King Gold Exploration.