Robin R. Rodriguez

Robin R. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at Lindenwood University's College of Science, Technology, and Health. She holds a Ph.D. in soil science from Oklahoma State University, along with M.S. degrees in soil science (Utah State University) and civil (environmental) engineering (University of Missouri-Columbia). Her research focuses on chemical contaminant behavior, exposure quantification, and reducing uncertainty in risk assessments. With over 25 years of environmental consulting experience, she specializes in human and wildlife risk assessments for contaminated sites. Prior to her full-time faculty role at Lindenwood (since 2014), she taught part-time at three St. Louis-area institutions while maintaining a consulting career. Her expertise spans environmental engineering, toxicology, and policy, with a strong emphasis on practical classroom integration of real-world experiences.

Education: B.S. and M.S. in Soil Science (Utah State University), M.S. in Civil Engineering (University of Missouri-Columbia), Ph.D. in Soil Science (Oklahoma State University), and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Toxicology (University of Florida).

Research interests include contaminant fate, bioavailability mechanisms, and risk-assessment methodologies. She has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and presented at numerous conferences, including Society for Risk Analysis and Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

Her teaching portfolio covers environmental science and engineering topics such as soil science, hazardous waste management, environmental policy, and industrial hygiene. She actively contributes to environmental risk assessment projects and maintains ties to industry through consulting work.