Thomas Boving

Thomas Boving is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Rhode Island. His work focuses on contaminant hydrogeology, innovative remediation technologies, and global water quality challenges.

• Ph.D., Hydrology (1999) – University of Arizona
• M.S., Geology (1993) – University of Tübingen, Germany

Research spans contaminant fate/transport, stormwater treatment, riverbank filtration, and PFAS remediation. Projects include international collaborations in India, Indonesia, and Australia, funded by agencies like the World Bank, NIH, and U.S. Geological Survey.

Recent publications address groundwater depletion, coastal aquifer dynamics, and machine learning applications in watershed management. His work emphasizes sustainable solutions for underserved communities and advanced oxidation techniques for emerging pollutants.