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John Cushman is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics, an M.S. in Mathematics and Agronomy, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Agronomy, all from Iowa State University. His primary research interests involve physics of fluids in porous media, stochastic processes, and computational chemistry. Throughout his career, he has taught several courses including advanced topics in continuum mechanics, stochastic hydrology, and numerical methods in hydrology. He has published extensively in various scientific journals, making significant contributions to the understanding of fluid dynamics and porous media. Cushman's dedication to the field is reflected in his roles as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Stochastic Hydrology and Hydraulics and his participation on multiple editorial boards. He has received various accolades such as the Honors Fellow designation from the American Geophysical Union and the Herbert Newby McCoy Award from Purdue University for his outstanding contributions to science. Additionally, he has been involved in interdisciplinary initiatives and has held positions such as Visiting Scholar at Harvard University and Visiting Professor at universities internationally, further amplifying his influence within the scientific community.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Taught and conducted research in the field of Mathematics and Agronomy, specializing in Environmental Physics.
University of Rome I (La Sapienza) • Rome, Italy
Visited to teach Environmental Fluid Mechanics.
PUC-RIO, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lectured in Applied Mathematics.
Hydroscience Associates, Inc. •
Led and managed a research consulting firm specializing in hydrology.
Indiana Water Resources Research Center • West Lafayette, IN
Oversaw research initiatives pertaining to water resources.
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