Sarah Fakhreddine

Sarah Fakhreddine is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), focusing on climate-resilient water systems and contaminant management. Her research integrates hydrology, biogeochemistry, and engineering to develop solutions for water quantity and quality challenges, particularly through managed aquifer recharge (MAR). She leads a national EPA-funded project assessing MAR's potential across U.S. aquifers, emphasizing water security and equity.

Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Environmental Earth System Science/Engineering from Stanford University; B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Research Interests: Climate-driven hydrologic shifts, MAR systems, geogenic contaminant mobilization, and water equity. Her work bridges laboratory, field, and modeling approaches to inform actionable policies and engineering strategies.

Awards: Named a Rising Star (AAEES 40 Under 40) for her contributions to water management research. Her leadership includes spearheading a national initiative to advance EAR (Enhanced Aquifer Recharge) while safeguarding water quality against contaminants like arsenic and uranium.

Grants & Projects: Secured $2M from the EPA for a national MAR assessment. Collaborates with the Environmental Defense Fund and UT Austin on climate-resilient water systems. Published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and guidance documents for water managers.