Scott Boyce
About Scott Boyce
Scott Boyce is a hydrologist with extensive experience in water resource management, currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey and serving as an adjunct professor at the Technical University of Munich. He co-developed the MODFLOW One-Water Hydrologic Flow Model, which is recognized by the World Bank for its applications in groundwater sustainability.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Scott Boyce has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Hydrologist since 2010. His role involves conducting research and developing models related to hydrology and water resources. Based in San Diego, California, Boyce has contributed significantly to various hydrology projects during his tenure at USGS.
Education and Expertise
Scott Boyce holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hydrology and Water Resources Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 2009 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering from UCLA from 2007 to 2009. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara and a degree in Environmental Systems Engineering from Humboldt State University.
Achievements in Hydrology Software Development
Scott Boyce is the lead developer of the MODFLOW One-Water Hydrologic Flow Model (MF-OWHM), a software tool recommended by the World Bank for conjunctive use management. This software is essential for groundwater sustainability assessments under the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and is utilized in high-profile groundwater basins involved in supreme court litigation.
Academic Role at Technical University of Munich
Since 2020, Scott Boyce has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Munich. In this role, he manages PhD student research and lectures on topics such as conjunctive use management of water, semi-arid hydrology, and water resource modeling. His position allows him to contribute to the academic community while continuing his research in hydrology.
Professional Background in Chemical Engineering
Before his current roles, Scott Boyce worked as a Chemical Engineer at Cerox Corp from 2003 to 2005. His experience in chemical engineering provided a foundation for his later work in hydrology and water resources.