Bahareh Hassanpour

Bahareh Hassanpour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She is affiliated with the Plant and Earth Science program and conducts research at the intersection of hydrology, biogeochemistry, and environmental engineering.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Cornell University (2014–2019)
• M.Sc., Environmental Engineering, Cornell University (2014–2017)
• M.Sc., Agricultural Engineering – Irrigation and Drainage, University of Tehran (2007–2009)
• B.Sc., Agricultural Engineering – Water Engineering, Urmia University (2003–2007)

Her research focuses on understanding the mobility, bioavailability, and removal of nutrients and contaminants from a hydro-biogeochemical perspective. She investigates the role of organic matter in environmental contaminant removal, particularly in agricultural and natural water systems. Her work emphasizes denitrifying bioreactors, nutrient cycling, and water quality modeling.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in environmental fate and transport of contaminants, with a focus on nitrogen dynamics, organic matter interactions, and innovative remediation technologies. Her studies combine field trials, laboratory experiments, and modeling approaches to address water quality challenges in agricultural landscapes.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards listed in the provided text.

She teaches courses such as Hydrology and Water Quality, Agricultural Waste Management, Hydrogeology, and Water Quality Modeling. Her research contributes to edge-of-field practices aimed at preventing nutrient pollution and eutrophication. She has not advised any named students in the provided materials, and there is no mention of grants or funding sources.

Labs and Research Teams:

• Her research appears to be conducted in collaboration with environmental engineering and agricultural systems teams, particularly involving field trials of denitrifying bioreactors and tracer studies. Specific lab names are not provided.