Luis Partida, research scientist, brings more than 10 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to The Water Institute team including extensive experience in coupled models. As a numerical surface water modeler, Partida works to bring together different modeling methods to produce a more comprehensive result as well as optimizing models to run more efficiently.

Partida received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Arizona College of Civil Engineering and Mechanics. He was a senior water resources engineer with RPS where he worked on drainage plans for several Texas regions, performed hydrologic and hydraulic model reviews, and produced a number of hydraulic and hydrologic training modules. Partida was also a senior water resources engineer with AIA Engineers Inc./CONSOR where he managed multiple projects and served as the technical analysis lead for hydraulic and hydrologic calculations.