About the lab

The Environmental Geochemistry Lab, led by Dr. Liz Hasenmueller, has a variety of research projects in both natural and impacted environments. Our research focuses on (1) identifying the origin and transport of contaminants through the critical zone, (2) understanding spatial and temporal variations in hydrology and geochemistry to identify anthropogenic influences on water resources, and (3) determining the influence of critical zone biogeochemical processes on nutrient budgets and weathering processes. To examine geochemical and hydrological processes over multiple scales in space and time, our research incorporates a variety of methods such as field sampling, laboratory experiments, analytical techniques, and theoretical modeling. To learn more about specific projects in the lab and research opportunities, click on the “Research” tab.