Principal Mathematical Modeler
Tetra Tech
Dan Burnell has a Ph.D. in Geophysics with a minor in applied mathematics from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has over 30 years of experience in applying mathematical models to solve problems in groundwater including contaminant remediation and effects of climate change. Dr. Burnell currently works as a Principal Hydrogeologist and Mathematical Modeler at Tetra Tech Inc. For the past 15 years, Dr. Burnell has also served as an adjunct professor of mathematics at the Loudoun, VA campus of Strayer University where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate level courses in applied mathematics. He has written over 100 papers and reports including development of the AT-123D-AT and HET-TRANS semi-analytical solute transport modeling codes. His current research interests include: 1) modeling of effects of groundwater flow on climate change; 2) developing and applying reactive transport models in heterogeneous media; and 3) machine learning and quantum computing applications.
Objective-based Systems Modeling of Storm Surge Impacts for Coastal Adaptation to Climate Extremes
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM PDT