Utah State University/Michael Johnson

Michael C. Johnson

Research Scientist, UWRL/Utah State University Foundation

Electronic Mail: mikejnsn@engineering.usu.edu

Phone: +1 (435) 797-3176

FAX: +1 (435) 797-0296

Office: UWRL Room 221

U.S. Mail Address:
Utah State University
Utah Water Research Laboratory
College of Engineering
8200 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-8200

mikejohnson

Degrees

Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, 1996
M.S.E. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, 1994
B.S.E. in Civil Engineering, Utah State University, 1992

Professional Experience

Research Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1999-Present
Research Scientist, Utah State University Research Foundation, 1998-2006
Independent Consultant, 1996-Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Utah, 1997
Hydraulic/Hydrologic Engineer, Bingham Engineering, 1996-1998
Research/Teaching Assistant, Utah Water Research Laboratory, 1992-1996
Engineer, Hall Engineering and Construction, 1991-1992
System Designer, Harward Irrigation, 1984-1991

Research and Consulting Experience

Principal Investigator responsible for proposal preparation, directing hydraulic modeling, analyzing data, preparing final reports, and project management
Hydraulic model studies of spillways, stilling basins, control structures, pump intakes, hydropower intakes, weirs, dams, channels, and mixers
Testing and calibration of valves, flow meters (all varieties), pipelines, weirs, velocity/area meters, cycle testing, torque testing, pressure testing, and evaluation of products
Hydraulic analysis of hydroelectric power plants, valves, channels, pumps and pump stations, pipelines, transients and water hammer
Computer modeling and design of water systems, sewer systems, storm water conveyance systems, hydrologic events, and floods
Hydraulic design of irrigation systems, brine transport systems, and water conveyance system
Consulting engineer for municipal and private entities
Resident engineer and surveyor
Expert witness for hydraulic analysis and flooding

Teaching Experience

Hydraulics, an applied undergraduate course in open channel flow, piped systems, pumps, and flow measurement
Computational Hydraulics and Hydrology, an undergraduate/graduate course in computer solutions of hydraulic and hydrologic problems
Hydraulic Design and Transients, an undergraduate/graduate course in pipeline design and unsteady flow phenomena
Unsteady Open Channel Flow, a graduate course in unsteady flow utilizing computer software and other methods to analyze unsteady flow in open channels

Recent Journal Publications

Richards, G.L., Johnson, M.C., and Barfuss, S.L. 2007. Metering Secondary Water in Residential Irrigation Systems. Accepted for publication in Journal AWWA.
Smith, N.Q., Johnson, M.C., and Barfuss, S.L. 2007. Vapor Cavity Collapse Downstream from Orifice Plates. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Hydraulic Research.
Johnson, M.C. and Savage, B.M. 2004. Physical and Numerical Comparison of Flow Over Ogee Spillway in the Presence of Tailwater. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 132, No. 12, December 2006.
Johnson, M.C. and Dham, R. 2006. Innovative Energy Dissipating Hood. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 132, No. 8, August 2006.
Bradford, J., Johnson, M., and Gilbert, G. 2006. Performance of Venturi Meters Installed Downstream of Bends. Journal AWWA, 98(4):156-164.
Savage, B.M. and Johnson, M.C. 2001. Flow over Ogee Spillway: Physical and Numerical Model Case Study. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 127, No. 8, August 2001.
Johnson, Michael C. 2000. Discharge Coefficient Analysis for Flat-Topped and Sharp-Crested Weirs. Irrigation Science, 19:133-137.

Other Publications/Conferences

Johnson, M.C., Pearman, J.E., and Lubben, R. 2005. Designing Outlet Works Around a Relicense. Proceedings, Association of State Dam Safety Officials 2005.
Tullis, B.P., and Johnson, M.C. 2004. Hydraulic Research at the Utah Water Research Laboratory: Past, Present, and Future. ASCE-EWRI SLC, June 2004. (Invited Paper)
Tullis, B. P., and Johnson, M.C. 2004. Hydraulic Engineering at the Utah Water Research Laboratory: Past, Present, and Future. Water Resources and Environmental History, ASCE, 2004, pp 206-217. (Book chapter)
Dham, R. and Johnson, M.C. 2002. Innovative Energy Dissipating Hood for Fixed Cone Valves – Torata River Project, Peru. United States Society on Dams. Printed in the 2002 USSD Annual Lecture Series.
Wolfhope, J., Johnson, M., Scanlon, J., Forbes, G., and King, J. 2002. Hydraulic Modeling of Tom Miller Dam. ASDSO Dam Safety 2002.
Johnson, M.C., Dham, R., Sagar, B.T.A., and Bergquist, J. 2001. Valves to get out of a fix. International Water Power & Dam Construction, July 2001.
Savage, B.M., Johnson, M.C., and Geldmacher, R.J. 2001. Comparison of Physical versus Numerical Modeling of Flow Over Embankment and Ogee Spillways. 2001 Annual ASDSO Conference, September 9-12, Snowbird, Utah.
Gerhart, P.C., Johnson, M.C., and Jones, T.M. (2001). When in Doubt - Model it. 2001 Annual ASDSO Conference, September 9-12, Snowbird, Utah.
Johnson, M.C., Dham, R., Sagar, B.T.A., and Bergquist, J. (2001). Innovative Energy Dissipating Hood for Fixed Cone Valves. Submitted to International Water Power & Dam Construction.
Savage, B.M., Johnson, M.C., and Geldmacher, R.J. (2001). Comparison of Physical versus Numerical Modeling of Flow Over Embankment and Ogee Spillways. 2001 Annual ASDSO Conference, September 9-12, Snowbird, Utah.
Johnson, Michael C. (1999). Discharge Coefficients for Flat-Topped and Sharp-Crested Weirs. Association of State Dam Safety Officials, Volume 14 No. 1.
Johnson M.C., J.R. King, and J.W. Scanlon. (1999). Inks Dam Modernization Project. United States Committee On Large Dams. Nineteenth Annual USCOLD Lecture Series, Atlanta, Georgia, May 17-21.
King, J.R., Scanlon, J.W., and Johnson, M.C. (1999). Inks Dam Modernization Project Hydraulic Model Study. Texas Section A.S.C.E. Fall Proceedings, Midland, Texas.
Johnson, Michael C. (1996). Discharge Coefficient Scale Effects Analysis for Weirs. Ph.D. Dissertation, Utah State University, Logan, Utah.
Johnson, Michael C. (1994). Evaluation of Anti-Cavitation Trim for a 6-Inch Globe Valve. M.S. Thesis, Utah State University, Logan, Utah.

Awards and Honors

Member of the AWWA Standards Committee on Gate and Check Valves
AWWA Engineering & Construction Division Best Paper Award 2007.
Outstanding Teacher: College of Engineering 2002/2003
Outstanding Teacher: Civil and Environmental Engineering Department 2002/2003
Outstanding Teacher: Civil and Environmental Engineering Department 2001/2002
Outstanding Advisor: Civil and Environmental Engineering Department 2001/2002
Licensed Professional Engineer – Utah
Member United States Society on Dams
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Outstanding Senior in the College of Engineering and the Department of Civil Engineering
Member Tau Beta Pi

Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
United States Society on Dams (USSD)

Licensure

Licensed Professional Engineer - Utah

Tom Miller Dam	Tom Miller Dam Model
Inks Dam	Inks Dam Model
Torata River Control Project. Energy Dissipator Model Study	Torata River Flood Control Project. Energy Dissipator Model Study
Gunnison Dam Model Study	Valve Testing
Valve Testing	Valve Cycle Testing
Flow Meter Testing in Simulated Piping	Static Mixer Testing

Other Interests

Fishing, hunting, and shooting sports
Guitar-acoustic and electric
ATVs, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles

Updated: May 30, 2008