Christa Kelleher

Christa Kelleher is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College, where she teaches Water Resources Engineering and Land Development and Surveying. Her research focuses on urban hydrology, exploring how human activities impact water cycles, stream temperatures, and watershed dynamics. She holds a B.S. from Lafayette College (2008), an M.S. (2009), and a Ph.D. (2013) from Pennsylvania State University.

Her work integrates field studies, computational modeling, and community engagement. Notable projects include analyzing stream temperature patterns in the Mid-Atlantic, assessing urban flooding drivers, and evaluating restoration techniques like beaver dam analogs. She emphasizes hands-on learning, such as student competitions in surveying and collaborations with local schools through initiatives like the Connected Classroom program.

Dr. Kelleher’s research bridges science and policy, addressing challenges like climate resilience and sustainable urban design. Her articles span topics from hydrological signatures to education equity in STEM, reflecting her commitment to both technical innovation and inclusive pedagogy.