Meet Our Researchers: Environment & Sustainability

Portrait of Rowan researcher and environmental scientist Thivanka Ariyarathna

Contaminant fate and transport

What's in our water? Meet Thivanka Ariyarathna, environmental scientist.

Rowan researcher and mathematician Helga Huntley poses in front of a world map showing ocean transport patterns

Applied mathematics

Is it possible to better predict where water flows within oceans? Meet Helga Huntley, mathematician.

Biodiversity

Efforts to conserve biodiversity fuel the development of a novel method of identifying species with enhanced DNA techniques. Meet Daniel Duran, taxonomist.

Sustainable development

Sustainable development starts with community engagement. Meet Mahbubur Meenar, urban planner and geographer.

Portrait of Rowan researcher and climate scientist Andra Garner

Storm intensity

Computer modeling indicates the intensity of hurricanes will continue to increase due to climate change. Meet Andra Garner, climate scientist.

Historical ocean temperatures and trends

Examining past climate trends to predict the future. Meet Gerald Rustic, geologist.

Renewable energy

Get a longer-lasting battery charge in just a few minutes. Meet Ken Lau, chemical engineer.

Portrait of Rowan researcher and professor Jordan Howell

Business solutions for waste management

Smart business solutions can improve the market for recycling materials. Meet Jordan Howell, sustainable business researcher.

Portrait of Rowan researcher and chemical engineer Kirti Yenkie

Modeling eco-friendly solutions

Mathematical modeling, process design, and simulation can help forecast cost-effective and environmentally friendly ways to manage chemicals and waste. Meet Kirti Yenkie, chemical engineer.

Portrait of Rowan researcher and professor Garrett Broad

Alternative food production

Sustainability, economics, public health and animal treatment are some of the key issues surrounding alternative food production. Meet Garrett Broad, communication researcher.

Portrait of Rowan researcher and professor of environmental science Charles Schutte

Marine and coastal science

Much can be learned about our rapidly warming planet through the study of nitrous oxide, methane and carbon dioxide. Meet Charles Schutte, aquatic biogeochemist.