Christina Cianfrani

Christina Cianfrani is a Professor of Hydrology and serves as Dean of Science and Math at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. Her work bridges environmental engineering, ecology, and progressive education.

• Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (University of Vermont, 2005), MES in Environmental Studies (Yale School of Forestry, 1996), BS in Environmental Systems (University of Pennsylvania, 1993)

Her research focuses on watershed processes using ecological and engineering perspectives, particularly examining urbanization effects on stream systems and hydrologic-biotic relationships. Teaching includes courses on watershed hydrology, stream restoration, and climate change impacts, utilizing the Hampshire campus as a living laboratory.

She partners with agencies, research institutions, and consultants for interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing sustainable water use and student-driven research models. Current projects include analyzing greywater reuse systems at the R.W. Kern Center, a certified 'Living Building'.