Rob Rioux is a Doctoral Student at Yale School of the Environment, focusing on hydrology and biogeochemistry, and is expected to complete his PhD in May 2028. He holds a Master’s in Environmental Science from Yale School of the Environment and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Hamilton College. Rob’s research is centered on how Critical Zone structures and hydrologic processes influence the effectiveness of enhanced rock weathering amendments for carbon dioxide removal. This work incorporates novel monitoring, modeling, and field-based approaches across event, catchment, and continental scales.
Rob has served as a Graduate Research Assistant in several labs at Yale, contributing to significant research on issues ranging from social problems in the Rocky Mountain West to the impact of road salt on urban watersheds. He has also been actively involved in various teaching roles, leading programs and workshops, and advising undergraduates at Branford College. His leadership extends to his role as former Co-Lead of YSE’s Water Learning Community and as a Research Community Fellow, where he implemented professional development and extracurricular activities for YSE’s master’s and PhD students.
Rob is deeply committed to addressing climate change and improving freshwater quality, with a focus on catchment biogeochemistry, weathering processes, natural carbon capture methods, and participatory research. He looks forward to his time as a Yale Planetary Solutions Doctoral Fellow.