Predicting Roadway Washout Locations During Extreme Rainfall Events
Date and Time: Monday, November 13, 2023: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: NAS 125
Presenter
Jack Kurki-Fox NC State University
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Biography
Jack Kurki- Fox is a Research Scholar with the Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department at NC State University based in Raleigh, N.C. He has a PhD in Biological & Agricultural Engineering from NC State University and is a licensed professional engineer. He conducts monitoring, modeling and engineering analysis to support research and extension efforts related to water quality, flooding and water management. He supports training programs for professionals focused on stream morphology assessment, restoration and hydraulic modeling. He has conducted extensive modeling and analyses to identify flood mitigation options for communities in eastern NC, evaluate infrastructure improvements to increase resilience, and test the flood mitigation potential of natural infrastructure.