Focusing on Research, Education, and Public Service
IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering is a diverse community of faculty members, professional staff, postdoctoral scholars, students, and visitors—all sharing a common interest in fluids-related research. IIHR’s unique and inclusive culture often fosters lifelong friendships, inspiring many to compare it to a family.
IIHR faculty affiliates and research scientists/engineers represent many departments across the University of Iowa campus, including:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Geographical and Sustainable Sciences
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Occupational and Environmental Health
- Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Chemistry
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Political Science
Our Staff
About 50 administrative and research staff members also conduct research and support IIHR initiatives. They offer expertise in:
- Diverse engineering fields (hydraulics, hydrology, environmental, electrical, computational, etc.)
- Geology
- Remote sensing and data management
- Research computing
- Mechanical and engineering shops
- Communications and outreach
- Accounting
- Grants and contracts
Our Students
IIHR has about 90 MS and PhD graduate student affiliates and postdoctoral scholars representing most of the academic fields above. On average, our students represent:
- 15 different countries
- One-third MS and two-thirds PhD
- 65% men and 35% women
Research Centers
