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Professor Dr. Bayani Cardenas

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Biography

M. Bayani Cardenas is a professor at the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on understanding hydrologic flow and transport processes in relation to environmental and societal water issues. He employs a variety of methodologies including hydrologic monitoring, geophysical surveys, remote sensing, and mathematical modeling to address interdisciplinary problems. His areas of expertise encompass groundwater-surface water interactions, ecohydrology, and hydrogeology, particularly in the context of climate change and permafrost thawing. Cardenas has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the Kohout Early Career Award and the NSF CAREER Award. He is actively involved in editorial duties for esteemed journals and has served on various committees within professional organizations.

Research Interests

Hydrology Hydrogeology Surface Water Hydrology Fluvial Processes Applied Hydrogeophysics Transport Processes

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Lead research and teaching in hydrogeology and associated fields.

Courses

Introduction to Geology Field Methods in Groundwater Hydrology Groundwater Field Methods Physical Hydrogeology Groundwater Hydrology Introductory Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology Research in Geological Sciences Introductory Mathematical Modeling in Geosciences Research in Physical Hydrology

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume

Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.