Kirchhoff Water Resilience & Policy Lab

We study the human dimensions of engineering, water policy and governance, and science-policy interactions and decision making.

We aim to understand the experience of water/wastewater/stormwater managers navigating internal/external stress and change to understand decision making around adopting new technologies, mitigation/adaptation to climate change, and building resilience. We also study water governance and policy, especially in navigating non-stationary, and emerging contaminants. And, we are committed to the production of actionable knowledge and aim to work in partnership with governments, boundary organizations, and water/wastewater/stormwater managers to generate usable science.

Meet Dr. Kirchhoff

Christine Kirchhoff, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Design and Innovation and Director, Law, Policy and Engineering Program. She seeks to understand factors affecting water management and the adoption of new technologies as well as water governance and policy.

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