About Us

Franco Montalto, PhD

Principal Engineer

Dr. Montalto is a hydrologist and civil/environmental engineer with over twelve years of experience on a variety of ecological research, design and restoration projects. With a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, and both Masters and PhD in environmental engineering, as well as a wide range of consulting experience, he has a strong background in both applied and theoretical approaches to solving complex environmental problems.He has particular interest in the development of ecologically, economically, and socially sensible solutions to urban environmental problems that facilitate the healthy integration of built infrastructure and natural systems.His experience has included the engineering, hydrological modeling, and hydraulic design of natural treatment systems for both wastewater and stormwater treatment. He also has design experience in ecological restoration of wetlands. He has conducted extensive hydrologic research in wetland environments, monitoring and modeling surface and subsurface hydrologic patterns. He has worked overseas in Europe and Latin America, is the author of several publications in the water resources field. Dr. Montalto serves on the board of directors of The Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation, and the Gowanus Canal Conservancy, as the chair of the water quality committee. Formerly an adjunct professor at Cooper Union, and a research fellow at The Earth Institute at Columbia University, he is now also an assistant professor at the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering in Philadelphia, PA.

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