David Boutt
He/Him
Faculty/Staff
David Boutt leads a large research group that uncovers underlying physical and geochemical processes involving groundwaters role in myriad environmental systems. His work in New England has focused on hydrological change and how groundwater responds to the flood/drought cycle. Work further afield has positioned his team as world experts in lithium brine systems in the Western US, Chile, and Argentina.
Areas of Expertise: Hydrogeology, Groundwater, Critical Minerals (lithium, copper), Geothermal Systems
Education:
PhD: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
MS: Michigan State University
UG: Michigan State University