Martin Helmke
- Professor
- Department: Earth and Space Sciences
- Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Email: MHelmke@wcupa.edu
Research Interests
groundwater modelingcontaminant transport modelingfractured rock and soilssinkholes and subsidencestormwater and wastewater managementdrone-borne geophysicsremote sensingemergency responsenatural disasters
Opportunities
Work Study Positions Available: No
Grant Funded Positions Available: No
Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No
Volunteer Research Positions Available: No
Biography
Dr. Helmke is a hydrogeologist with over 30 years of experience as an educator and environmental consultant. He holds a PhD in Geology and Water Resources from Iowa State University and a BS in Geology/Environmental Science from Antioch University. His research specialty is groundwater and contaminant transport modeling in fractured rock and soils. Other areas of active research include sinkholes and subsidence, stormwater and wastewater management, drone-borne geophysics and remote sensing, and emergency response to natural disasters. Dr. Helmke has taught at academic institutions across the US, worked for the U.S. Geological Survey, and worked as a consultant at numerous environmental consulting firms. He is a Past President of the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists and currently serves on the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Contact Information
Phone: 610-436-3565
