What is Liminal Engineering?
Hello! I am Ben Choat. I use Liminal Engineering for all my
indepedent adventures into engineering, water resources, data science, and other fun
studies and projects. Liminal Engineering is engineering in the transitional spaces
between systems. Transitional spaces can refer to transitions through time and/or in space.
I am a Water Resources Scientist and Engineer in Training. I have expertise in
surface-subsurface interactions and anthropogenic alterations to the hydrologic cycle.
My interests range from precipitation formation in the atmosphere to subsurface flow -
to water at your tap - to the natural and societal systems that are affected by the
flow of water.
My experience includes finite element hydraulic modeling, finite difference surface-subsurface
modeling, statistical modeling, machine learning, systems analysis, stakeholder engagement,
and more. My curiosity and desire to provide a benefit to society drive me to continuously
expand my skill set and experience. I’m highly skilled, capable, and eager to perform work
that shifts society towards sustainable management of its resources for the benefit of humans
and nature.
Ultimately, I believe by moving towards management of land, water, food, and energy within
the context of nature we can build healthy and happy societies and environments.