About us

About NyuWater Engineering

Mission-driven technology for the world's water infrastructure.

Who We Are

Built by Engineers, Driven by Mission

NyuWater Engineering is an Arizona nonprofit corporation founded by aerospace and engineering researchers. We exist for one reason: to give water managers the early-warning intelligence they need to protect infrastructure, conserve water, and serve the communities that depend on them.

Wei Xiong

Founder · President

PhD researcher in mechanical engineering with a focus on remote sensing and geospatial analysis. Leads NyuWater's organizational strategy, external partnerships, and academic collaborations. Primary liaison with water utility partners and institutional stakeholders.

Rakesh Koppad

Founder · Vice President and Secretary

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University. M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University. Oversees NyuWater's operations, organizational governance, and outreach initiatives. Leads partnership development efforts and manages the Corporation's administrative and compliance functions.

Goutham Shimoga Umesh

Founder · CTO and CFO

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University. Architected NyuWater's production-grade Python detection pipeline, machine learning models, and overall system architecture. Leads all technical development and product delivery, and oversees the Corporation's financial operations and reporting.

Board of Directors

Professor Tae-Woo Lee

Board Director

Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Arizona State University, with research expertise in fluid dynamics, thermal sciences, and satellite-based remote sensing applications. Serves on NyuWater's Board of Directors, providing scientific guidance and academic oversight to the organization's research foundation and technology development.

NyuWater Engineering is an Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, mission-driven technology for the public good.