Christopher Power

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., Western University, Canada (2014)
M.Eng., The University of Edinburgh (2007)
National Diploma, Waterford Institute of Technology (2004)

My Research Group


Research Interests

  • Groundwater pollutant discharge to surface water
  • Soil and groundwater contamination
  • Fate and transport of contaminants in the environment
  • Mine site closure and reclamation
  • Environmental site characterization and monitoring
  • Geophysical techniques (e.g., electrical resistivity, radar, electromagnetics)
  • Coupling of multiphase flow, reactive transport and geophysical models
  • Non-invasive detection of geomembrane-lined cover systems
  • Urban stormwater management

 Professional Highlights

  • Assistant Professor - Western University, Canada (2019-Present)
  • Research Geoscientist - Verschuren Centre, Cape Breton University, Canada (2014-2018)
  • Research Assistant - Western University, Canada (2008-2014)
  • Civil Engineer – Brocksan Limited, Ireland (2007-2008)

 Professional Activities

  • Lead Advisor, MEng in Environmental/Water Program
  • Chair, Outreach Committee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Member, CEE Appointments Committee
  • Member, Faculty of Engineering Awards Committee
  • Member, Engineering Culture Steering Committee
  • Member of various professional associations (e.g., European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, American Geophysical Union, International Association of Hydrogeologists)
  • Frequent reviewer of manuscripts for leading international journals (e.g., Water Resources Research, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Near Surface Geophysics, Hydrogeology Journal)