About Barbara Coughlin

Dr. Barbara Coughlin is a seasoned environmental consultant with over 30 years of expertise in site investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance. Her career has focused on managing complex environmental projects under frameworks like the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Superfund regulations. She has also conducted compliance auditing at many facilities and has assisted clients in resolving RCRA, wastewater, and stormwater quality enforcement actions brought by various regulatory agencies. She has played a pivotal role in obtaining No Further Remediation (NFR) letters for numerous sites through tailored remediation strategies, including engineered barriers and institutional controls. Her efforts have significantly contributed to the closure and cleanup of contaminated sites across multiple states.

With a PhD in Environmental Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Coughlin brings a robust scientific foundation to her practice. Her multidisciplinary expertise includes soil and groundwater remediation, waste management compliance, and due diligence assessments for commercial and industrial properties. She has provided vital support to clients facing enforcement actions, helping resolve wastewater and stormwater quality issues. Dr. Coughlin’s work extends to large-scale Superfund sites where she has overseen innovative remediation technologies like in-situ chemical oxidation, soil vapor extraction and groundwater treatment systems, ensuring regulatory adherence and environmental protection.

Dr. Coughlin’s contributions to the environmental field include published research on advanced remediation techniques and conference presentations on hazardous waste management. She holds multiple patents related to process control and analytical detection methods, showcasing her commitment to innovation in environmental science. Previously as a Senior Managing Consultant at Ramboll, Dr. Coughlin worked to deliver high-impact solutions to environmental challenges, blending technical acumen with strategic project management to support sustainable industrial operations and regulatory compliance.