Three UTSA faculty to research abroad as Fulbright Scholars

Testik will collaborate with partners at his host institution, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, in an initiative to advance understanding of Lake Balaton's hydrodynamics. The findings will contribute to high-fidelity modeling that can aid in water management planning and engineering projects.

"The primary objective of this research is to investigate thermal stratification, circulation and sediment transport in shallow yet large lakes, with a focus on identifying the key drivers for incorporation into modeling efforts," Testik said. "As a large, shallow lake exposed to diverse meteorological conditions, it serves as a unique natural laboratory for studying hydrodynamic processes."

The project will involve field data collection, analysis and modeling to investigate the complex interplay between factors. Testik will also engage in teaching and outreach activities to foster academic exchange and capacity building through mentorship and student engagement, training future water resources engineers.

Testik is a professor in the UTSA School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research spans a wide array of interdisciplinary topics, including civil, coastal/ocean, mechanical, aerospace, environmental engineering, hydrology, atmospheric science, meteorology and geology.