Michael L. Babuin

Michael L. Babuin, PhD, P.G., is an Adjunct Professor at Campbell University since 1988, with a career spanning academia, public service, and the private sector. He specializes in groundwater hydrology and surface water geomorphology, contributing extensively to environmental engineering through research, consulting, and policy work.

• B.S. in Geology from Campbell University (1980)
• Post-baccalaureate studies in geological engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1980-1982)
• M.S. in Geophysical Sciences from Old Dominion University (thesis focused on fluvial depositional processes in Colombia, 1983)
• PhD in Environmental Engineering from Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU), with a dissertation on stream restoration design for a coastal river in eastern North Carolina

Dr. Babuin's research and professional work integrate environmental engineering, groundwater hydrology, and stream restoration. His expertise extends to hydrogeology, surface water dynamics, and geomorphological analysis, informed by fieldwork in tropical and coastal ecosystems.

He has served as an expert witness and authored dozens of technical papers and reports. Career highlights include roles with the NC Geological Survey, NCDOT, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and leadership positions (Project Manager, Department Head, Marketing Director) at environmental consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S.

Concurrently, he has held public service roles as Environmental Specialist for the Town of Cary (until June 2014) and later as a senior position in the North Carolina Hazardous Waste Section. His academic engagement at Campbell University includes teaching at the Raleigh campus, Pope Air Force Base campus, and Ft. Liberty Campus.