Michael Perez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Auburn University specializing in construction and post-construction stormwater practices, methods, and technologies. Michael earned his Ph.D. in 2016 and M.S. in 2014 in civil engineering from Auburn University. He earned his B.S. in 2012 from Florida State University with a double major in Civil and Environmental Engineering.  Michael conducted research at the Auburn University – Erosion and Sediment Control Testing Facility investigating and improving Alabama Dept. of Transportation sediment basin and inlet protection standard practices using large-scale testing techniques. He assisted in the design and development of a rainfall simulator, sediment barrier, and curb inlet testing apparatus and also conducted investigations into the application of using unmanned aerial vehicle technology for construction and stormwater inspections. Prior to joining Auburn University, Michael was an Assistant Professor at Iowa State University's Deparrtment of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.  He also worked as a consultant in Atlanta, GA where he was responsible for MS4 program management for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation, designing construction site erosion and sediment control practices, and designing low impact development and green infrastructure stormwater practices for roadway projects.