Zbigniew Kabala

Zbigniew Kabala is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University within the Pratt School of Engineering. His work bridges hydrology, fluid dynamics, and machine learning, with a focus on groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and environmental systems.

Education:

• M.S. in Civil Engineering, Poznan Polytechnic (Poland), 1980
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, Princeton University, 1982
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Princeton University, 1988

Research Interests revolve around groundwater hydrology, porous media flow, and machine learning for environmental systems. Recent studies explore hydrodynamic porosity, bio-inspired propulsion, and vortex ejection for membrane fouling mitigation, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

Publications since 2009 emphasize groundwater remediation, contaminant history reconstruction, and machine learning applications in fluid dynamics and climate adaptation. Collaborative works span biomechanics, computational modeling, and environmental policy.

Scientific Awards

• Earl I. Brown II Outstanding Civil Engineering Faculty Award
• 2001 Top 8 Most Downloaded Article (Advances in Water Resources)

Courses Taught include advanced topics in civil and environmental engineering, independent study, and groundwater hydrology. His co-authored publications highlight mentorship and collaborative research in hydrogeology and fluid mechanics.