Mr. Troy Lyons

The University of Iowa

Director of Engineering Services

My Profile

About

IIHR Director of Engineering Services Troy Lyonsjoined the institute in 2001 as astaff engineer, after earning BS and MS degrees in civil engineering from theUniversity of Iowa. His role at IIHR hasevolved and grown, and today he bridgesthe gap among clients, engineers,researchers, and shop staff. Lyons has been instrumental in the success of many multimillion-dollar proposals and collaborative efforts at IIHR.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

His researchspans several areas, including: •Hydraulic structures and dropshafts•Hydropower and fish passage •River hydraulics•Laboratory measurement methodology •Field measurement systems

Major Achievements:

Technical Committees

Committee Name

My Papers and Presentations

Title	Year
Air Demand Comparison between Vortex- and Plunge-flow Drop Shafts	2024
Drop Structures across (and under) the United States of America	2024
Physical and Numerical Modelling: Examples and Best Practices for Drop Structures	2024
Vortex-Flow Intakes	2023
Numerical modelling of the hydrodynamics and sediment transport near the water intake of the Cardinal power plant	2020
The Role of Physical and Numerical Modeling in Design Development of the Priest Rapids Fish Bypass	2016
Baffle Drop Structures for Diversion of Storm Water to Underground Tunnels	2013
Odor Control Modeling in Sewage Drop Structures and Tunnels	2011
A Baffling Solution to a Complex Problem Involving Sewage Drop Structures	2009

My Videos

Title	Year
IAHR Water Monograph Webinar 2: Vortex-Flow Intakes	2023

IAHR Awards

IAHR Awards	Date