Lucas Gregory
Associate Director
lfgregory@ag.tamu.edu (979) 314-2361Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., currently serves as associate director and chief science officer for the Texas Water Resources Institute. He joined TWRI in 2006 and focuses his work on understanding the drivers of changing surface water quality and restoring impaired waters. In this role, he develops effective and efficient research projects and provides leadership for developing local plans to restore water quality. He also is charged with leading and advising on research activities conducted and coordinated by TWRI.
Before beginning work at TWRI, Lucas earned his master’s degree in water management and hydrological science from Texas A&M University and his bachelor’s degree in agricultural systems management. While working on his bachelor’s degree, he was also a proud member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets and an Aggie Bus driver. Lucas earned his doctoral degree in water management and hydrological science from Texas A&M University while working at TWRI. He is currently Texas A&M University’s lead delegate to the Universities Council on Water Resources, serves on its board of directors, and is president-elect.
Lucas married his wife Meghan in 2006, and they are now raising their three children. He is also an active member of Christ Church in College Station and is a member of the Men’s Ministry Leadership Team. He is an avid outdoorsman, carpenter, distance runner and full-time dad.