Doctor of Philosophy - Water Resources
Introduction
The Doctor of Philosophy in Water Resources program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that transforms students into professionals and scholars who can tackle local, national, and global water-related challenges. Our efforts to nurture the growth of our students include:
- Providing opportunities to connect and work with researchers and practitioners at governmental agencies and private industry.
- Refining your ability to conduct research; read and analyze literature; communicate information; and utilize innovative techniques, skills, and tools to solve issues within our industry.
- Learning from and conducting research with faculty in the Colleges of: Sciences, Urban Affairs, Engineering, Liberal Arts; the School of Public Health; and the .
- Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring environment to support students during their doctoral journey.
Our program also offers sub-plan concentrations to further your mastery of knowledge and pursue your interests.
"I’m honored to have been accepted into the inaugural class of the 51ԹϺ Interdisciplinary Ph.D. on Water Resources. Connecting the incredible expertise from our professors in various colleges here at 51ԹϺ is tantamount to my personal study and crucial for progressing the use and reuse of our water in the future. I’ve been privileged to tap into the diverse disciplines that are all providing water conservation solutions in various ways.
Though I still have much to learn in the pursuit and completion of my dissertation, I’m confident that 51ԹϺ and this program are on the forefront of water conservation and awareness. Tapping into these different colleges will continue to bolster my research of the interconnections between the private consumers and public purveyors of water. In addition, my goals of increasing collaboration between the schools and STEM serving entities will be key to growing awareness about our most scarce and important resource, water. "
Nicolas “Nico” Rodriguez, May 2028
Our Faculty
Students joining the program choose one of the following three concentrations:
- Water Technology
- Water Science and Health
- Water Policy and Management
Students in the program work closely with faculty advisor(s) which are affiliated with the program in conducting translational research to address water-related issues of local, national, and global importance. Affiliated faculty come from the Colleges of Sciences, Urban Affairs, Engineering, and Liberal Arts; and the School of Public Health, plus the Desert Research Institute. They are active in water related research and are well qualified to mentor and train students to develop into water resource professionals.
Graduates are expected to become part of a much-needed diverse, highly educated, and well-trained interdisciplinary workforce that supports water-related entities in Nevada and beyond. Students in this program have the opportunity to work with researchers and practitioners at governmental agencies and private industry who qualify to become affiliated with 51ԹϺ through Graduate Faculty Status such as researchers at Southern Nevada Water Authority.
“51ԹϺ has been an outstanding experience that has pushed me to continue pursuing my goals in higher education. When I found this multidisciplinary Ph.D. program and connected with its director, I knew it was where I wanted to invest my life. After acceptance, I couldn’t be more elated. [Through] my role as a general manager at Star Nursery, I've engaged with various stakeholders, from homeowners seeking to beautify their spaces without straining local water reserves.
51ԹϺ didn't just prepare me academically–it instilled in me essential character traits which are crucial for any successful Ph.D. student. For my Ph.D. research, I am excited to delve deeper into how social policies affect water resource management and how innovative practices can be developed and implemented on a larger scale. I am honored to be a part of this outstanding program that involves such a diverse set of thoughts that pushes me to keep on grinding."
Joshua Keller, May 2028
Program Address
Water Resources Management Program
51ԹϺ Box 454015
4505 Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Program Director
Eakalak Khan
Phone: 702-774-1449
Email: eakalak.khan@unlv.edu
Location: Advanced Engineering Building
(AEB), Room 301N