Michelle is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, with a joint appointment in Engineering & Management. Her research focuses on developing in situ treatment technologies for groundwater contamination, determining the impact of groundwater technologies on aquifer quality, and integrating treatment technologies for optimized risk reduction. Recent work has focused on treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants. Her projects are often conducted in partnerships with industry and consulting organizations and often have a strong technology transfer focus with the objective of moving technologies from the laboratory to full scale adoption by developing guidance, tools, protocols, and workshops to support field application. She earned her B.S. in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Toxicology from Clarkson University (Let’s Go Tech!), her M.S. in Environmental Health from Colorado State University, and her Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. She currently teaches courses in Team-Based Design & Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship.
Michele Crimi, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School / Acting Associate Vice Provost for Research & Technology Transfer / Interim Vice Provost for Research & Technology / Professor of Environmental Engineering
Clarkson University
