Kelly G. Pennell, PhD

Professor
University of Kentucky

Kelly G. Pennell, PhD PE is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky and the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) University of Kentucky Superfund Research Center (UKSRC). UKSRC is a multi-million dollar research enterprise with over 20 faculty/staff plus 20 trainees. As Director of UKSRC, she interconnects research around a common theme of reducing health risks posed by halogenated organic contaminants in vulnerable communities. She has published nearly 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, advised dozens of graduate students, and influenced federal and state regulatory guidance. She is a well-known expert in stakeholder engagement, modeling fate and transport processes, and emerging environmental health issues.

Presentation(s):

• Using geospatial analysis to assess per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sewer and wastewater treatment systems in Kentucky

  Monday, May 22, 2023
  1:00 PM – 1:18 PM PDT