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Roseanna M. Neupauer is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and holds the title of President’s Teaching Scholar. She is a Professional Engineer (PE) with expertise in Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Fluid Mechanics, and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Her research focuses on Arctic subsurface hydrology, groundwater remediation, adjoint theory applications, and geothermal energy systems.
Education:
- BA in Spanish, University of Colorado, 2018
- PhD in Hydrology, New Mexico Tech, 2000
- MS in Applied Mathematics, New Mexico Tech, 1999
- SM in Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991
- BS in Civil Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 1989
Research Interests: Dr. Neupauer’s work addresses critical challenges in groundwater flow modeling, contaminant transport, and geothermal energy systems. Her projects include numerical simulations of Arctic thaw dynamics, backward probability models for contaminant source identification, and hydraulic methods for enhancing groundwater remediation. She employs adjoint theory to analyze sensitivities in periodic source systems and investigates chaotic advection in porous media.
Key Awards & Affiliations: A Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Geological Society of America, she has received the Margaret S. Petersen Award (2022), Walter L. Huber Research Prize (2006), and multiple teaching accolades including the President’s Teaching Scholar distinction (2015). She actively contributes to organizations like the National Ground Water Association and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Recent Research Trends: Her publications (2021–2024) emphasize innovative methods for contaminant source identification, groundwater remediation optimization, and Arctic hydrology modeling. Collaborative projects with institutions like MIT and New Mexico Tech highlight her interdisciplinary approach to environmental engineering challenges.
