Christopher P. Higgins

University Distinguished Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Labs and Research Centers

• Center for Environmental Risk Assessment
• PFAS@Mines Initiative

Education

• PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 2007
• MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 2002
• AB, Chemistry, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1998

Research Interests

Dr. Higgins’ research focuses on the fate, transport, and bioaccumulation of emerging contaminants in aquatic and terrestrial systems. Current research projects are examining:

• the release and transport of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) through soils
• human exposure to PFASs;
• treatment of PFAS-impacted soils, sediments, and waters

Awards and Honors

• Honorary Professor at The University of Queensland Australia
• Strategic Environmental Research & Development Program Project of the Year
• ASCE Huber Prize

Publications

For a full list of publications, visit Dr. Higgins Google Scholars page.