Andrew J Stumpf

Andrew J Stumpf is a Principal Research Scientist in Quaternary Geology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Illinois State Geological Survey and the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment. His career spans 20 years across government, academia, and industry.

• Ph.D. in Geology, University of New Brunswick (2001)
• M.Sc. in Geology, University of New Brunswick (1995)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography and Geology, University of Western Ontario (1992)

Dr. Stumpf's research focuses on Quaternary geology, with applications to:

• Water supply management in buried valley aquifers
• Critical zone characterization in the Intensively Managed Landscapes Critical Zone Observatory (IMLCZO)
• Design of efficient geothermal energy systems
• Mitigation of geologic hazards
• Climate change dynamics

His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in geothermal technology, soil biogeochemistry, and river dynamics under anthropogenic pressures. Keywords include geopolymer composites, critical zone observatories, and stormwater solute flux.