Meet Our Researchers: Environment & Sustainability

Meet Our Researchers: Environment & Sustainability

Meet Our Researchers: Environment & Sustainability

Dan Duran holds a tiger beetle in his hand.

Biodiversity

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

Storm intensity

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

Gerald Rustic in his lab with a microscope

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.

Business solutions for waste management

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

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.

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.

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.

Arctic water chemistry

Arctic Ocean water holds clues to climate change, but scientists must venture to find them. Meet Lauren Kipp, environmental scientist.

NASA asteroid research

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu will help us better understand the origin of planetary systems. Meet Harold Connolly, geologist.

Dr. Vojvodic Kruse works at a microscope in her laboratory.

Honeybees

Microbes in the guts of honey bees may impact their memories and social behavior. Meet Svjetlana “Lana” Vojvodic Kruse, biologist.

Sustainable materials

The planet needs renewable sources of new materials, perhaps from trees and plants. Meet Joe Stanzione, chemical engineer.