The IIHR Advisory Board offers guidance on IIHR research foci and operations.

Advisory Board Members

Rafael Bras

Rafael L. Bras, (2022-26)

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

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David A. Drazen, (2022-26)

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

Martin Irvine

Martin Irvine (2022-26)

Commander Submarine Forces, Submarine Forces

Catherine Kling

Catherine Kling (2025-29)

Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University

Yong Lai

Yong Lai, (2024-28)

Bureau of Reclamation

Andy McCoy

Andrew McCoy, (2024-28)

HDR, Inc.

Michelle Scherer

Michelle Scherer, (2024-28)

Dean of College of Engineering, Michigan Tech

Martin Teal

Martin Teal, (2023-27)

WEST Consultants Inc.

Dan Wright

Daniel Wright, (2024-28)

College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ex Officio Members

Ann McKenna

Ann McKenna

Dean, College of Engineering, University of Iowa

Larry Weber

Larry Weber

Director, IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
Edwin B. Green Chair in Hydraulics
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Director, Center for Hydrologic Development
Interim Director, Iowa Flood Center
Troy Lyons

Troy Lyons

Associate Director, IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering

Teresa Gaffey

Teresa Gaffey

Director of Finance and Business Operations, IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering and Iowa Flood Center