Doctor of Philosopy in Geology with an Emphasis in Hydrogeology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Geology (Hydrogeology) is designed to provide an intensive, broad-based background in theoretical and applied hydrogeology. It is a research degree for individuals intending to seek leadership roles in teaching and research at institutions of higher education, research laboratories, geotechnical firms and government agencies.

The program provides a theoretical, as well as applied, background in the study of hydrogeology and particularly its application to environmental problems. Research areas of faculty in the department include hydrogeology and hydrogeochemistry of glacially derived aquifer systems, theoretical and applied contaminant hydrogeology, ground-water modeling, wetlands hydrology, geophysical applications to ground-water studies, field techniques for ground-water monitoring, and statistical analysis. Currently, research is focused on ground-water chemistry, hydrogeology of waste disposal sites, aquifer vulnerability, wetlands delineation, hydrologic functions and values of wetlands, behavior of immiscible fluids in the subsurface, modeling water flow, chemical constituents and chemical evolution of groundwater in Michigan.