Michael C. Brooks is a post-doctoral Environmental Engineer in the Subsurface Remediation Branch at the Robert S. Kerr Research Center. He has a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of South Florida, a master of science degree in civil engineering from Auburn University, and a doctoral degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida. He is also a licensed professional engineer in the state of Florida.

Dr. Brooks has been engaged in contaminant characterization and remediation work for over a decade in private, academic, and government sectors. His research has included experimental and theoretical studies of air sparging flow patterns, innovative dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) characterization and remediation techniques, and energetic contaminant remediation.

His current research focus is the evaluation of DNAPL remedial performance. He is involved in projects that include data analysis from recent field demonstrations, as well as laboratory and field projects designed to evaluate DNAPL remedial activities by contaminant flux measurements before and after remediation. Other research interests include cosolvent recycling by air stripping, environmental tracer analysis, and groundwater-surface water interactions.