Kristin Sample-Lord

Dr. Kristin Sample-Lord is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University, with expertise in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. Her research focuses on geoenvironmental containment for protection of human health and the environment and geotechnical aspects of green stormwater infrastructure. Dr. Sample-Lord teaches a number of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Geology for Engineers, Soil Mechanics and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Colorado State University (2010 — 2015)
• Master of Science (M.S.) Colorado State University (2005 — 2007)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Northeastern University (2000 — 2004)

Areas of Interest:

• Laboratory and field research in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, including: • Geotechnical aspects of green stormwater infrastructure • Geoenvironmental containment systems for groundwater protection • Novel materials for bentonite-based barriers • Measurement of flow and solute transport in saturated and unsaturated soils