Professor Jeffrey A. Nittrouer
IAS Residential Fellow
Texas Tech University
Professor Jeffrey A. Nittrouer's research focuses on understanding linkages between fluid dynamics, sediment transport processes, and accumulation patterns for fluvial-deltaic and coastal systems. This work aims to evaluate Earth’s surface evolution, focusing on environments where changing boundary conditions, including water discharge and sediment supply, impact flooding hazards and landscape development. Their methods include collecting detailed, targeted measurements from modern systems to inform numerical models.
Ongoing work includes evaluating the fate of fluvial-deltaic systems globally for changing climate conditions; unravelling the impacts of natural variability and external perturbations (e.g., humans, tectonics, climate) on water movement and sediment transport; and assessing linkages between the biosphere and equilibrium states of river of systems.
As a professor, they have significant experience developing lecture, laboratory, and field-based courses for student at all levels. Their classroom philosophy blends traditional lecture techniques (e.g., deriving analytical solutions), computational exercises (modelling), and new technology (e.g., machine learning) to expose students to a range of approaches that foster critical-thinking skills. They have experience designing, planning, and leading international field trips to modern and ancient sedimentary systems.
During their Residential Fellowship, Professor Nittrouer will be collaborating with Professor Daniel Parsons, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation.