Title: Assistant Professor
Office: Ellis-247
Queen's University
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Tel: (613) 533-6325
Fax: (613) 533-2128
Kevin.Mumford@civil.queensu.ca
Research
Dr. Mumford is interested in the movement of multiple fluid phases (water, oil, gases) in porous media, and the mass transfer between those phases. Research projects involve the movement and dissolution of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) in groundwater, as well as the production, growth, and movement of gases in contaminated groundwater systems and during the application of in situ remediation technologies.
Graduate Student Opportunities
Ph.D. and M.A.Sc research positions are currently available in Dr. Mumford’s research group related to the:
- Effect of gases on the application of in situ remediation technologies
- Performance of in situ thermal treatment technologies
- Mass transfer in NAPL-water-gas systems
Applicants should have a background in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Geoenvironmental Engineering, or the Geological Sciences with a strong academic record and be interested in pursuing leading research. Previous experience related to multiphase flow and environmental research is an asset, but is not essential. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Kevin.mumford@civil.queensu.ca with the subject line “Mumford Research Opportunity”.
Education
2008 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering (McMaster University)
Thesis: Spontaneous expansion and mobilization of a discontinuous gas phase due to mass transfer from dense non- aqueous phase liquid
2002 Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Civil Engineering (University of Waterloo)
Thesis: Investigation of natural oxidant demand reactions in a sandy aquifer material
2000 Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A. Sc.) in Environmental Engineering (Chemical) (University of Waterloo)
Awards
2009 Governor General's Academic Gold Medal, McMaster University
2009 NSERC Doctoral Prize Nominee, McMaster University
2009 CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation, McMaster University Nominee
2009 Outstanding Student Paper Award, Hydrology section, American Geophysical Union
2009 NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship
2008 Canadian Geotechnical Society National Graduate Student Presentation Winner
2007 Raymond Moore Graduate Scholarship
2006 Ann Poucher Windsor Graduate Scholarship
2004 NSERC Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship
2002 Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Students, University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering
2001 NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship