Biography
Dr Adam Siade is a Senior Research Scientist within the Water for Regional Development team, which resides under the Groundwater Management group in the Water Security program of CSIRO Environment. Prior to joining CSIRO in 2023, Dr Siade was a Senior Research Fellow with the University of Western Australia.
The primary focus of Dr Siade's research has centred around how numerical groundwater flow and solute transport modelling can inform on groundwater process identification and management decision-support. Both laboratory and field-based data underpin such analyses, and therefore much of his research has been focussed on the interactions between data and modelling, from both the perspective of data assimilation and that of optimal experimental design. This involves a number of fundamental topics including, groundwater hydraulics, transport phenomena, uncertainty quantification, information theory, optimisation and operations research. Accordingly, Dr Siade's expertise extends to computer programming, software development, and high performance computing.
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Senior Groundwater Modelling Scientist
Develop and lead projects in groundwater modelling research delivering novel methods to inform regulators and industry on fit-for-purpose, evidence-based, groundwater management options.
Academic Qualifications
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2012
PhD - Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) -
2007
MSc - Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) -
2006
BSc - Environmental Resources Engineering
Humboldt State University
Professional Experiences
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2013-2023
Senior Research Fellow
University of Western Australia (UWA), School of Earth Sciences -
2010-2012
Hydrologist
US Geological Survey
Achievements and Awards
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2009-2010
Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship - Mentorship
UCLA -
2006-2007
Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship - First Year
UCLA -
2000-2006
Thomas William Warnock Outstanding ERE Graduate
Humboldt State University
Other highlights
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2019-2019
Nominated to Rising Stars competition - UWA, School of Earth Sciences