About Me

I am Richard F. Carbonaro, an environmental engineer and scientist with over two decades of experience in the field. Currently, I serve as a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Manhattan College, where I lead research on water quality, environmental modeling, and chemical fate and transport. I am also a Principal Environmental Engineer for the Environmental Science and Engineering firm, Mutch Associates where I consult on a wide range of environmental engineering topics, including remediation of organic and inorganics in soil and groundwater, water quality, contaminant fate and transport, groundwater geochemistry, and environmental forensics.

My research focuses on developing innovative solutions to protect and improve water quality in natural and engineered systems. I am particularly interested in understanding the fate and effects of metals in the environment, the development of water treatment technologies, and modeling of water quality dynamics in natural systems. My research in water quality modeling has allowed me to develop models that can predict the chemical behavior in lakes, rivers and groundwater systems, which is critical to informing management strategies and identifying effective solutions for improving water quality.

I am honored to be the recipient of several awards for my work, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Greeley Award, which recognizes outstanding research contributions to the field of environmental engineering. My work has been published in a variety of peer-reviewed journals, and I continue to be committed to advancing the field of environmental engineering through innovative research.

I believe that protecting our natural resources is critical to the future of our planet, and I am dedicated to contributing to this important goal through my research and teaching.



The best way to reach me is by e-mail. But, you’ll need to solve this riddle to get my address: r + atomic number 12 – at – manhattan.edu