Nicole Hill

Nicole Hill is a Lecturer in the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at Bentley University, where she teaches and conducts research at the intersection of environmental science, engineering, and sustainability. Her academic training includes a Ph.D. from Cornell University, a B.S.C.E. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and postgraduate coursework at Binghamton University.

Research Interests: Her research focuses on aquatic carbon and nitrogen cycling, greenhouse gas emissions from inland waters, urban hydrology, stormwater infrastructure, and STEM education. She applies both field and modeling techniques to study environmental systems, with past projects including CO₂ outgassing from inland waters, nitrogen dynamics near wastewater outfalls, drinking water treatment operations, and even lunar soil mechanics for NASA. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates biogeochemistry, civil engineering, and climate science.

Teaching Interests: She is passionate about helping students apply physical and chemical principles to real-world challenges in water resources, energy, food systems, and climate change. Courses she teaches cover water quality, hydrology, environmental chemistry, geology, climate science, and sustainable food systems.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

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Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant details are listed, her research scope suggests active engagement in funded and collaborative scientific inquiry, particularly in environmental and civil systems. Her work with NASA and water treatment facilities indicates strong applied and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Labs and Research Teams: No specific lab or team names are mentioned, but her research methods involve field studies, modeling, and molecular techniques, likely involving student researchers and interdisciplinary partnerships.