Antoine Aubeneau

Antoine Aubeneau serves as an Assistant Professor of Hydraulic and Hydrological Engineering at Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil Engineering, where he has established himself as a leading expert in environmental hydrology and stream dynamics. After completing his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University in 2013, he has made significant contributions to understanding complex hydrological systems. His research focuses on three main areas: surface/groundwater interactions, environmental transport processes, and the intersection of geomorphology with biogeochemistry. His groundbreaking work includes revealing how fractal patterns in riverbed morphology influence water storage times, understanding the role of substrate size and biofilm growth in stream transport processes, and developing innovative approaches to wetland hydrology. Through his research group at Purdue, he has advanced the understanding of hyporheic exchange in river systems, particularly examining how factors like cobble placement and riverbed properties affect water flow patterns