Dr. Geof Hall
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Geography and Planning
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School of Environmental Studies Profile
Research
My research interests span a number of themes:
- Surface and groundwater quality and movement. This research area includes surface and groundwater quality, including microbial biomes and their role in natural and engineered systems. Within this theme I also investigate and model the movement of water resources and water quality fluxes throughout watersheds. This research area integrates biogeophysical data with land cover and land use patterns.
- Naturalized Treatment Systems. This research area includes investigations into the use of naturalized and passive engineered treatment systems for wastewater. These include the biological and chemical dynamics of wastewater stabilization ponds, as well as the use of constructed wetlands to enhance overall treatment performance.
- Environmental Determinants of Health. I am actively investigating approaches to the assessment of environmental and social factors impacting human health at the individual and community levels. This research occurs under a socioeconomic lens in order to further understand the role of socioeconomic status on health outcome risks associated with environmental exposure.
Finally, although not a main theme of research, I have strong interests in agriculture and sustainable food systems. These interests occasionally intersect with my research and teaching.