Guo is a University Distinguished Scholar and an Associate Professor in the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona.
Guo’s presentations are increasingly relevant to many in the industry because they address one of the most pressing groundwater challenges today: understanding and predicting the movement of PFAS contamination in soil and groundwater systems. Guo’s work bridges the gap between complex scientific theory and practical decision-making tools that can be used to protect water resources and human health.
“I am truly honored to be selected as the 2027 Darcy Lecturer. Groundwater science is more important than ever as society confronts increasingly complex water quality challenges, including emerging contaminants such as PFAS,” said Guo.
“The Darcy Lectureship provides a unique opportunity to share how advances in porous media physics, mathematical modeling, and decision-support tools can improve our understanding of contaminant transport in the subsurface and support more informed environmental decision-making. “
In his role as Darcy Distinguished Lecturer, Guo will be traveling throughout 2027 presenting his lecture at universities and groundwater industry events across the country and abroad. Guo received his B.S. from Tsinghua University and Ph.D. from Princeton University, followed by postdoctoral training at Stanford University.
Established in 1986, the Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture Series in Groundwater Science fosters interest and excellence in groundwater science and technology throughout the groundwater industry. The Darcy Distinguished Lecture is named for Henry Darcy of France for his 1856 investigations that established the physical principle upon which modern groundwater hydrogeology is based.
Click here for more information about the 2027 Darcy Lecture series and to request a lecture. The 2027 Darcy Lecture is sponsored by S.S. Papadopulos & Associates Inc. and Woodard & Curran Inc.