Corey Markfort

Corey Markfort is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Iowa. He also serves as an Associate Faculty Research Engineer at IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering, a prestigious research institute within the university. Since joining the College of Engineering in 2014, Markfort has made significant contributions to the field of environmental engineering, leveraging his extensive academic background and research expertise. Markfort earned his PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2013, following a Master of Science degree in the same field from the same institution in 2005. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Evansville in 2003. These formative years laid the foundation for his deep-seated interest in environmental fluid mechanics and related disciplines. His research interests are diverse and encompass several critical areas, including environmental fluid mechanics, turbulence, and the atmospheric boundary layer. Markfort is particularly focused on the dynamics of renewable energy and wind engineering, exploring innovative solutions to harness natural resources efficiently. His work on biosphere-atmosphere exchange and physical limnology further underscores his commitment to understanding complex environmental systems and their interactions. In addition to his research endeavors, Markfort is actively involved in the academic and scientific community. He is a member of numerous professional societies, such as the American Geophysical Union, American Meteorological Society, and the American Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics. His affiliations with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the European Geosciences Union reflect his dedication to advancing the field through collaboration and knowledge exchange. Markfort's contributions to the field are not only academic but also practical, as he seeks to apply his research findings to real-world challenges in water resources engineering and beyond. His work continues to inspire students and colleagues alike, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and discovery.