Dr. Kurt Pennell

Professor

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Biography

Kurt Pennell is the 250th Anniversary Professor of Engineering at Brown University, where he has made significant contributions to the field of environmental engineering. His previous roles include Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University and a professorship at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Pennell's research focuses on soil and groundwater remediation, engineered nanomaterials, and environmental toxicology, with ongoing projects addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and is a registered Professional Engineer and Board Certified Environmental Engineer. Dr. Pennell is a Fellow of both the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. His service includes a review committee for the Orica Botany Groundwater Cleanup Project and involvement with the National Research Council. He has led various funded research projects and is actively engaged in advancing methodologies for the remediation of contaminated environments.

Research Interests

Experience

250th Anniversary Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Leading research and teaching in the School of Engineering.

Chair

— Present

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tufts University • Medford, MA

Oversaw department operations and research initiatives.

Professor

— Present

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Conducted advanced research in environmental engineering.

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

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Environmental Restoration Career Award (K25)

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Outstanding Service Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics