Michel Boufadel

Michel Boufadel is a Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He specializes in water technology and resources, with notable contributions to oil spill response strategies, including solutions for major spills like the Exxon Valdez and BP Deepwater Horizon events. His current research focuses on water and energy systems, including groundwater dynamics, microplastics, and PFAS remediation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1998)
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1992)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Jesuit University at Beirut, Lebanon (1988)

Research interests include oil spill mitigation, coastal hydrology, environmental biotechnology, and urban sustainability. His recent work explores AI-driven urban heat island mapping, agent-based modeling for green infrastructure, and advanced catalytic technologies for PFAS degradation. He collaborates with the Center for Natural Resources at NJIT.

Publications span topics like oil emulsion stability, groundwater-surface water interactions, and microbial responses to oiled shorelines. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work reflects significant contributions to environmental engineering and disaster response.

No student advisees or grant details are provided in the text. His research often integrates computational modeling (e.g., CFD simulations) and experimental studies to address real-world environmental challenges.