Adrian Mikhail Garcia, PhD
About Adrian Mikhail Garcia, PhD
Adrian Mikhail Garcia, PhD, is an Associate Scientist at Exponent, specializing in hydrodynamics, hydrology, and environmental transport processes. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Environmental Engineering from MIT and has held various research positions at notable institutions such as Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Pittsburgh.
Work at Exponent
Adrian Mikhail Garcia, PhD, serves as an Associate Scientist at Exponent, a role he has held since 2022. Located in Bellevue, Washington, he focuses on applying his expertise in hydrodynamics, hydrology, and environmental transport processes to address various scientific challenges. His work involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions that integrate sustainability and technology.
Education and Expertise
Adrian Garcia earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 2017 to 2022. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, completed from 2012 to 2016. His specialization encompasses hydrodynamics, hydrology, and environmental transport processes, equipping him with a strong foundation in environmental science.
Background
Adrian Garcia has a diverse professional background that includes various research and engineering roles. He worked as a Summer Research Intern at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2016, where he gained valuable experience in a research setting. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution from 2017 to 2022, contributing to significant research projects in oceanography.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Adrian Garcia held several positions that enhanced his practical skills in engineering and research. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for three months in 2022. Additionally, he gained field experience as a Co-Op Field Engineer at PCL Construction in 2014 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh from 2013 to 2017.
Research Interests
Adrian Garcia aims to work with diverse, interdisciplinary teams to tackle challenges at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and the environment. His research interests focus on developing innovative solutions that address environmental issues through the application of hydrodynamics and environmental engineering principles.