Baylor Water Researchers Leading the Charge
Clean water is something many of us take for granted; when we turn on a faucet, clean water pours out. Not everyone is so fortunate.
It’s a stark statistic: for 70 percent of the planet, water security is a concern. Baylor researchers are individually and collectively focused on maintaining and improving water quality — building an internationally recognized name for excellence in water quality research that is relied on by communities, state governments, reservoir management agencies, and more.
Meet Bryan Brooks
Bryan Brooks, Ph.D., works with communities around the world, advancing disease surveillance methods and tracking the presence of long-term threats like “forever chemicals” (PFAS). His work helps cities recognize the presence of disease and harmful chemicals before they impact community health, and make plans to protect their residents.
Meet Thad Scott
Thad Scott, Ph.D., monitors water quality, forecasts future demands, and helps communities manage resources. His interdisciplinary work has impacted public policy across numerous states, settled interstate water disputes and identified shared goals for water quality and public health around the world.
Meet Mandy Hering
Mandy Hering, Ph.D., applies statistical science expertise to the front lines of water safety—developing computer-based models that enable cities to efficiently protect citizens—aiding wastewater treatment plants in quickly identifying and fixing problems before they become major issues and uncovering opportunities to positively impact water consumption.
Meet Ryan McManamay
Ryan McManamay, Ph.D., is helping to prepare for the future. Using AI and environmental modeling, he forecasts urban growth and its impact on water infrastructure, providing information that helps cities preserve water resources amidst dynamic future growth.
More About Baylor's Water Research
Baylor researchers are in the field, surveying bodies of water and natural resources at home and around the world. They provide leadership in global summits, guide leading journals and partner with government agencies, communities, research collaboratives and more to preserve and protect water quality.