Ryan Smith, PhD
Senior Hydrogeologist
Areas of Expertise
Mr. Ryan Smith is a hydrogeophysicist, researcher, and educator specializing in groundwater sustainability, remote sensing, and machine learning applications for water resources. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, where he leads research focused on improving groundwater monitoring and management through advanced geospatial and geophysical technologies.
He brings extensive expertise in groundwater modeling, land subsidence, aquifer characterization, and water resource planning. Throughout his career, he has secured significant research funding, published extensively in leading scientific journals, and developed innovative approaches that combine satellite data, field observations, and machine learning to address complex water management challenges.