Gonzalo Forero
CEE Master Degree (Graduated Summer 2025)
Biography
With a solid 14-year background in water engineering, specializing in hydraulics and hydrology projects. Currently engaged as a Research Assistant at IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering, Maxwell Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory.
Experience in routing models for channels and rivers, along with a numerical approach for water allocation and flood management. Proficient in designing energy optimization for water pressure systems. Skilled in IT tools including Python, Google Collaboratory, Google Earth Engine, EF5, Hec HMS, Hec Ras, ArcGIS, QGIS, Q SWAT Plus, ModFlow, WEAP, Pipe Flow Expert, and R Studio.
Research areas
- Advanced Models in Dimensionless Hydrology
- Create Numerical Models for Optimal Water Allocation in Urban and Rural Areas
- Innovative Flash Flood Prediction and Modeling Techniques
- Energy Efficiency Enhancement in Water Pressure Systems
