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About Warren Barrash

After earning his Ph.D. in Geology in 1986 from the University of Idaho, Dr. Warren Barrash worked as a hydrogeologist. In 1993 he joined the faculty at Boise State University as a Research Professor with the Center for Geophysical Investigation of the Shallow Subsurface (CGISS), and the Department of Geosciences. Dr. Barrash has brought more than $10 million to the University in research grants. His research interests include measuring and modeling heterogeneity in natural aquifers, investigation and modeling of flow and transport in groundwater systems, and Late-Cenozoic tectonics in the Pacific Northwest.

Positions

2014 - Present Research Professor Emeritus, Boise State University ‐ Department of Geosciences
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2014 - Present Research Professor Emeritus, Boise State University ‐ Center for Geophysical Investigation of the Shallow Subsurface (CGISS)
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2012 - 2016 Visiting Professor, Stanford University ‐ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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1993 - 2014 Research Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Geosciences
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1993 - 2014 Research Professor, Boise State University ‐ Center for Geophysical Investigation of the Shallow Subsurface (CGISS)
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1989 - 1993 Hydrogeologist and Subsurface Program Manager, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare ‐ INEL Oversight Program
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1988 - 1989 Hydrogeologist and Consulting Manager, In-Situ, Inc.
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1987 - 1988 Research Hydrogeologist, Western Research Institute
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1983 - 1987 Research Hydrogeologist, Nebraska Geological Survey
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2009 - 2012 Boise State University: CMG Collaborative research: Subsurface imaging and uncertainty quantification
National Science Foundation
$335,000
2009 - 2012 Boise State University: Measurement and modeling hydrologic fluxes and states from aquifer to atmosphere at multiple scales
Army Research Office
$665,000
2007 - 2010 Boise State University: Collaborative research: Hydrogeophysical quantification of hydraulic conductivity from electrical measurements of the effective properties of porous media
National Science Foundation
$127,000
2007 - 2010 Boise State University: Hydrogeophysical methods for environmental sensing research initiatives in hydrogeophysics and hydrogeochemistry
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
$218,000
2006 - 2009 Boise State University: Hydrogeophysical methods for quantitative site characterization and imaging of fluid flow and mass transport in the shallow subsurface
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
$1,600,000
2004 - 2006 Boise State University: Time-lapse imaging of fluid flow and contaminant transport in the shallow subsurface
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
$720,000
2003 - 2005 Boise State University: Subcontract to prime contractor Montana State University within: Assessment of geologic carbon sequestration potential for the Northern Rockies and Great Plains region
U.S. Department of Energy
$100,000
2000 - 2003 Boise State University: High-resolution 3D sedimentary architecture and transport parameter distributions in heterogeneous alluvial deposits with georadar
Inland Northwest Research Alliance (Idaho National Engr. and Envir. Laboratory)
$150,000
2000 - 2003 Boise State University: Research on inverse methods applied to geophysical and hydrologic field techniques in support of development of the Boise Hydrogeophysical Research Site
Army Research Office
$300,000
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Professional Service and Affiliations

Member, American Geophysical Union
Member, Association of Groundwater Scientists and Engineers (NGWA)
Member, Geological Society of America
Registered Professional Geologist, #805, Idaho Board of Registration
Member, International Association of Hydrological Sciences
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Courses

  • Advanced Hydrogeology
  • Applied Hydrogeology
  • Hydrogeophysics Seminar
  • Tectonics of the Pacific Northwest

Education

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1986 Ph.D. - Geology, Whittenberger Fellow (1981-82), University of Idaho
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1978 M.S. - Geology, University of Idaho
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1970 B.A. - English, Honors Major, Dartmouth College
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Links

Contact Information

Center for Geophysical Investigation of the Shallow Subsurface (CGISS) and Department of Geosciences
Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725
Phone: 208-426-1229
Fax: 208-426-3888
Email: wbarrash@cgiss.boisestate.edu

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Articles (54)

Includes peer-reviewed articles, map publications, published comments/responses, and errata