Mackenzie Cremeans, PhD, PG
Mackenzie Cremeans is a Project Hydrogeologist based in Kansas who focuses on site characterization and remediation, as well as on environmental forensics for metals, chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Specialties
Hydrogeology; Environmental Forensics; Data Management, Visualization, and Analysis; Litigation Support; Conceptual Site Model Development
Practice Areas
Contaminated Site Assessment and Cleanup; Water and Natural Resources; Environmental, Social, and Governance
Education
PhD, Geology, University of Kansas, 2018; BA, Environmental Geosciences, DePauw University, 2014
Registration
Kansas Professional Geologist #1032
Client Service
Mackenzie combines her knowledge of hydrogeologic methods along with her experience at a nationally recognized law firm as an in-house expert to develop tailored and defensible site assessment, remediation, and closure strategies at complex sites. She has designed, implemented, and analyzed aquifer assessments, developed conceptual site models for fate and transport, and led environmental forensics analyses to assess possible and probable sources of various constituents. Her work in these areas gives her clients the tools to navigate regulatory, cost allocation, and litigation processes.
To advance the state of the practice, Mackenzie contributes to the International Association of Hydrogeologists and serves as a Director for the Association for Women Geoscientists Foundation Board. Mackenzie has also served as a teaching professor at the University of Kansas, where she trained students and practitioners to design and apply cutting-edge hydrogeologic assessment and treatment technologies. Additionally, Mackenzie conducts applied and theoretical research. She was a key developer of the Streambed Point Velocity Probe, which is a direct measurement tool that quantifies groundwater–surface-water exchange. In addition, she regularly publishes on methods for quantifying contaminant fate and transport in complex hydrogeologic environments.
Contact Mackenzie at Mackenzie.Cremeans@geosyntec.com.
