Water Research Group
CASNR Water Center
Water Resources Center
Danny Reible, Ph.D. PE BCEE NAE
Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair, Department of Civil, Environmental,
and Construction Engineering
Expertise
Dr. Reible's research is focused on the fate and transport of contaminants in the
environment including as a result of natural and manmade disasters. His research in
this area is directed toward the effects of disasters on water quality and quantity
as well as water-related infrastructure.
Contact
806-834-8050
danny.reible@ttu.edu
David C. Weindorf, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
B.L. Allen Endowed Chair of Pedology, Department of Plant and Soil Science
Expertise
Dr. Weindorf's research chiefly concerns the use of field portable, proximal sensing
systems for rapid analysis of soil, water, and vegetation. Specific areas of strength
include heavy metal and organic chemical detection in soils, spatial analysis of pollutants,
environmental quality assessment, and post-remediation environmental quality validation.
His experience includes work on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and Gold King Mine
spill, along with extensive international experience.
Contact
806-834-5287
david.weindorf@ttu.edu
Aldo R. Pinon-Villarreal, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering
Angelo State University | Member, Texas Tech University System
Expertise
Dr. Pinon-Villarreal's expertise includes the creation of hydrometeorological models
using GIS, remote sensing, and weather data for predicting flood risks in urban areas.
Contact
325-486-5510
aldo.pinon-villarreal@angelo.edu
Chuck West, Ph.D.
Director, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Water Center
Professor and Thornton Distinguished Chair of Plant and Soil Science
Principal Investigator of the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation
Expertise
Dr. West's research focuses on the role of pasture-based cattle production as an integrated
component in Texas High Plains cropping systems. He also conducts research and outreach
activities related to improving soil health and the efficiency of irrigation of crops.
His experience encompasses a wide variety of crops including forages and bioenergy
crops, and plants used for stabilizing streambanks and restoring prairies and wetlands.
Contact
806-834-4160
chuck.west@ttu.edu