Colin Kikuchi, Ph.D.
Principal Groundwater Hydrologist
Areas of Specialization
Groundwater Flow Modeling
Hydrologic Simulations
Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions
Hydrologic Monitoring Networks
Colin Kikuchi manages M&A’s modeling team, one of the largest and most experienced in the western United States and South America, who are proficient in a variety of numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling codes. Colin has either constructed or supervised construction of more than 20 groundwater flow models. His primary areas of expertise are numerical modeling, evaluation of mine dewatering and pit slope depressurization, groundwater-surface water interactions, and quantitative uncertainty analysis.
Prior to joining M&A, Colin worked on projects evaluating groundwater and groundwater-surface water interactions for the USGS Alaska Science Center. He also served as lead instructor for the Alaska Section of American Water Resources Association’s workshop series on groundwater-surface water interactions.
Qualifications
At A Glance
Experience since 2010
Ph.D., Hydrology & Water Resources
Minor, Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Arizona
M.S., Hydrology & Water Resources
University of Arizona
B.S., Environmental Studies and Geography
Middlebury College