Nefeli Maria Bompoti

Dr. Nefeli Maria Bompoti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her research focuses on reactive transport modeling, environmental geochemistry, data-driven approaches in environmental systems, and environmental justice policy. She has secured significant federal funding, including $1M in grants from the EPA for projects related to brownfield redevelopment and community-focused environmental justice initiatives.

Education

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut (2017)
• MSc in Water Resources Science and Technology, National Technical University of Athens (2014)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2012)

Research Interests
Her work integrates geochemical modeling with environmental policy, examining how contaminants interact with natural systems and developing sustainable solutions for urban land reuse. Key research areas include:

• Reactive transport in polluted environments
• Data-driven approaches for environmental assessment
• Environmental justice policy frameworks
• Sustainable community redevelopment

Publication Trends
Her recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on interfacial geochemistry, mineral transformation mechanisms, and environmental justice policy analysis. Computational modeling of contaminant behavior and field studies of community-level impacts show consistent application of multi-scale approaches to environmental challenges.

Grants & Recognition

• $500,000 EPA grant for PREPARED: Building Evidence-based Tools to Integrate Community Experiences
• $500,000 EPA grant for Minimizing Displacement Resulting from Brownfields Assessment

Teaching & Service
She teaches courses on environmental site assessment, pollution transport, and sustainability while leading technical assistance programs for New England communities dealing with brownfield redevelopment.