Dr. John Stults

“My favorite part of my job is the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects where we develop novel ideas and apply those ideas to large-scale engineering projects with real-world impact,” says Dr. John Stults, PFAS fate and transport expert. John has unparalleled expertise in data analytics, statistical modeling, numerical modeling, and developing experimental processes. He can program in several languages and uses Python for his modeling and data analysis studies. John’s unique combination of lab and modeling skills has enabled him to create revolutionary solutions for global problems.

“Environmental engineering and numerical modelling are disciplines which exist at the intersection of more well-established mature disciplines, like math, chemistry and physics,” John says. “I firmly believe that the solutions to tomorrow's problems exist at the interfaces of these disciplines, where we are just scratching the surface of what we know and what we can do.”

John has cultivated a culture of passion, drive, and creativity through his projects, like developing a scalable data analytics framework for the Air Force Civil Engineering Center and creating modernized conceptual site models. He's also co-lead of the Environmental Data Analytics Group and holds the CEE Departmental Fellowship for the Colorado School of Mines.

“CDM Smith is a leader in environmental science and engineering that is constantly innovating,” he says. “We foster innovation by letting our technical personnel lead projects and through a robust R&D program. In a field where people are constantly being asked to do more with less, cutting-edge R&D sets us apart.”