R. Andrew Tirpak

R. Andrew Tirpak studies how urban stormwater systems—like bioretention basins (vegetated soil filters that capture and treat rainwater runoff), permeable pavements, and floating wetlands—perform in removing pollutants, managing water flow, and adapting to climate change. Much of the work involves monitoring real-world installations for contaminants such as metals, organic micropollutants, and microplastics, as well as sediment and litter carried by road runoff. The research aims to improve the design and long-term reliability of green infrastructure used to manage urban water quality and flooding.

Publication output has grown from a low base around 2017-2018 to a peak of 8 papers in 2022, followed by a slight leveling off to about 4-6 per year through 2025, indicating a generally increasing and now steady rate of activity.

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