Course Instructor

 

Gary A. Robbins, Ph.D.

Professor of Geology at the University of Connecticut, specialing in Hydrogeology

Educational and Research Experience
Conducted research for over 25 years on improving site assessments at contamination sites.
Authored over a hundred articles, reports and presentations.
Author of Expedited Site Assessment: The CD.
Recipient of the U. Connecticut Chancellor’s Information Technology Award.
Taught college undergraduate and graduate courses for over 30 years..
Developed and conducted short courses for environmental professionals, state regulators, and Federal regulators on improving site investigations throughout the United States.
Developed patented PEBS method for field screening for volatile organics.
Helped establish mobile site characterization group at CT DEP (SASU).
Assistant Professor Texas A&M University.
Adjunct Professor at CSU, Fullerton and UC, Riverside.

Professioal Experience
Manager, Robbins Consulting Services, LLC (environmental consulting)
Private consultant to EPA and other Federal Agencies, state regulators, industry, localities throughout US.
Manager, Ram's Horn Educational, LLC (online educational course development)
Senior Project Hydrogeologist with Woodward-Clyde Consultants.
Project Geologist with Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Professional Affiliations
Registered Geologist and Engineering Geologist in California.
Educational Committee Member of the Environmental Professional's Organization of Connecticut.
American Institute of Professional Geologists (CPG-06715)
Geological Society of America (Rep. of Hydrogeology Div. to NE Section, 1988-1991)
Association of Engineering Geologists (Groundwater Committee Chairman 1983-85)
National Ground Water Association (Past Associate Editor, Ground Water)
American Geophysical Union
International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Connecticut Geological Society