Brett Kelley is a recent graduate from Stanford University, where he earned a B.S. in Environmental Systems Engineering. During his time at Stanford, Brett’s favorite academic activity outside of the classroom was research. After his freshman year, he conducted research in the Stanford Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, where he compared flow over two different modeled coral canopies. This project turned into a part time job during his sophomore year and has implications for nutrient transport within coral reefs. During his senior year, Brett shifted his academic focus from surface water dynamics to groundwater flow. Beyond research, Brett was both a grader and a teaching assistant for a course titled Understand Energy, Stanford’s all inclusive course on all types of energy generation. He enjoyed working with a like-minded team focused on inspiring students to lead the renewable energy transition. Brett has also conducted fluid dynamics research in Rostock, Germany for a summer and conducted two consulting internships in the civil and environmental engineering field. As a Fulbright Fellow, Brett will conduct groundwater modeling research in the Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory at the University of Patras. Brett plans to contribute to the ongoing modeling of the Glafkos aquifer which lies underneath the city of Patras and is occasionally pumped to supply water to the city during months of drought. As climate change challenges water security in the Mediterranean region, groundwater has become a more common source of freshwater. Brett’s specific project contributions include updating the current Glafkos model with more recent data, refining model parameters of hydraulic conductivity and porosity, and quantifying model accuracy. In Brett’s spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, hiking, camping, and exercising. Brett looks forward to making long-lasting friendships in Patras and doing his best to learn the Greek language.