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Associate Fellows
The Institute on the Environment’s associate fellows represent the University of Minnesota and other universities, as well as government, industry and nonprofit organizations. They participate in research, education and outreach activities, moving in and out of formal association with the IonE.
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Todd Arnold, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Arnold’s research focuses on the ecology and conservation of wetland and prairie dependent wildlife, particularly birds. Current projects examine the effects of prairie biofuels, invasive woody vegetation and rotational grazing on grassland birds.
William Arnold, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Civil Engineering
Arnold specializes in the fate and transport of anthropogenic organic chemicals (solvents, pesticides and pharmaceuticals) in natural and engineered aquatic systems. His work has applications to remediation, drinking water treatment and surface water quality.
Richard Axler, Senior Research Associate (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Duluth; Natural Resources Research Institute
Axler’s research focuses on lake and water quality management and restoration; aquatic ecosystem responses to pollutants; nutrient cycling and food web dynamics; Web-based community and formal/informal environmental education using real-time data; and constructed treatment wetlands.
Subhash Basak, Senior Research Associate and Adjunct Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Duluth; Natural Resources Research Institute
Basak’s major area of research is mathematical chemistry, with a special emphasis on the applications of discrete mathematics to environmental issues, cheminformatics, bioinformatics and toxicoinformatics.
Marvin Bauer, Professor and Director (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis Laboratory
Bauer’s research emphasizes the development of satellite remote sensing for land cover classification and change detection and analysis, mapping impervious surface area, and monitoring lake water quality.
David Biesboer, Professor and Director (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Plant Biology
Biesboer’s research interests lie in the area of wetland biology. As director of the University of Minnesota’s Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories, he is also deeply involved in ecological education and training at the University of Minnesota.
Robert Blair, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Blair’s research interests in conservation biology focus on how land use affects bird and butterfly communities. He is currently examining urban to rural gradients in Minnesota, Ohio and California to see how urbanization is leading to the homogenization of the world’s fauna.
David Blank, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry
Blank’s research group investigates the basic photophysics, including energy and charge transfer, in materials with promise for use as the basis of excitonic solar cells. Their primary tools are nonlinear ultrafast spectroscopies and complementary computation.
Paul Bockenstedt, Senior Ecologist
Bonestroo, Inc., Department of Water and Natural Resources
Bockenstedt has been involved in natural resources planning throughout the upper Midwest since 1983, including work in the public sector at state and county levels, and as a consulting ecologist in the private sector since 1997 with a focus on natural areas.
Bruce Braun, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Geography
Braun is engaged in two research projects that relate to the focus of the Institute on the Environment. The first seeks to develop a more thorough understanding of the nature of cities, with an emphasis on human-nonhuman relations. The second examines the proliferation of discourses and institutions that link biology with security, both at the national and global scale.
Jeffrey Broadbent, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Sociology
Broadbent’s current work includes the Comparing Climate Change Policy Networks (COMPON) project, which involves a cross-national comparison of institutions, ideas and interests that bring about different national policy responses to global climate change.
Terry Brown, Research Associate (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Duluth; Natural Resources Research Institute
Brown’s current research focuses on simulation and modeling of ecosystems, particularly spatial aspects; advanced data analysis and processing methods; 3D and automated vizualization; online data management and retrieval systems; and database and GIS system development.
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K. Valentine Cadieux, Post-Doctoral Associate (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Geography
Cadieux studies cultural geographies of land use change, planning processes and environmental decision making at the urban-rural interface, concentrating on intersections of urbanization, nature conservation and working landscape activism.
Yosef Cohen, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Cohen’s research interests are focused on ecosystem modeling, evolutionary consequences of resource exploitation and ecosystem conservation. He is currently working with global positioning system-collared moose in Voyageurs National Park and Isle Royale.
Jean Coleman, President (Web page)
CR Planning
Coleman is committed to moving the practice of land use planning in Minnesota from a development focus to a natural resource focus. Coleman is an attorney and land use planner and recently shepherded the development of the Minnesota Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan for the Institute on the Environment. The plan provides an integrated assessment of Minnesota’s natural resources and offers strategic recommendations for improving those resources.
Meredith Cornett, Director of Conservation Science (Web page)
The Nature Conservancy, Department of Forest Resources/Conservation Biology
Cornett’s research centers on topics that advance the mission of The Nature Conservancy: to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
James Cotner, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
Cotner’s research focus is to determine what factors exert the greatest control over bacterial growth in aquatic ecosystems, and how bacterial growth and respiration affect nutrient cycling and primary productivity. Microbes are important to ecosystem processes due to the great magnitude of their biomass and their diverse modes of metabolism.
Francie Cuthbert, Department Head (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Cuthbert researches the biology and conservation of birds, especially waterbirds in the North American Great Lakes. Her work focuses on the study and recovery of the endangered population of the Great Lakes Piping Plover, as well as population dynamics of 15 species of colonial waterbirds.
Prodromos Daoutidis, Professor
University of Minnesota, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Daoutidis’ research focuses on the modeling, analysis, design and control of chemical, biological and energy systems. The goal is to optimize the operation of such processes, with minimal impact on the environment and high energy efficiency.
John Deen, Associate Professor
University of Minnesota, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine
Deen is a veterinarian and epidemiologist focusing on swine farming, with an emphasis on the integration of the swine farm into the broad objectives of society; this includes the maintenance of wildlife populations and sustainable environments.
Simon Donner, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of British Columbia, Department of Geography
Donner conducts research on the effects of climate and land use change on biogeochemical cycling and the function of marine ecosystems like coral reefs, as well as the implications for both public policy and human welfare.
Vincent Eijsink, Professor (Web page)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science
Eijsink’s research focuses primarily on the development of enzyme technology for biomass conversion and the discovery, characterization, engineering and application of enzymes.
Barbara Elliot, Professor
University of Minnesota, Duluth Medical School, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Elliott’s research interests focus on issues related to health care access. As part of a project with the Natural Resources Research Institute, she is currently addressing how the complexities of an environment relate to a community’s social well-being and health.
Lynda Ellis, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Ellis is the co-director of the University of Minnesota Biocatalysis/Biodegradation Database. This collection of chemical compounds, enzymes, reactions and catabolic pathways of environmental microbes focuses on biodegradation pathways for environmental pollutants.
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Thomas Fisher, Professor and Dean
University of Minnesota, College of Design
Fisher’s work focuses on the ethical implications of sustainable design. His new book, Architectural Design and Ethics (Elsevier, 2008), argues that ethics and design both offer ways for us to adapt psychologically and physically to environmental challenges.
Lee Frelich, Research Associate and Director (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Center for Hardwood Ecology
Frelich researches global change in forests; the ecology of forest fires and windstorms; invasive species (with a focus on earthworms); impacts of human disturbances in forests (e.g., logging and biomass harvest); and the management and conservation of old-growth forests and natural areas.
Susan Galatowitsch, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Horticulture Science
Galatowitsch is a landscape ecologist who focuses on the re-vegetation of natural communities. Currently, she is investigating factors affecting ecosystem recovery in restored wetlands, including land use and invasive species. She holds a joint appointment with the Department of Landscape Architecture.
Susan Gibson, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Plant Biology
Gibson’s lab uses genomic, molecular and genetic approaches to characterize the signal transduction pathways by which plants respond to glucose and sucrose. Sugar response plays a critical role in controlling carbon partitioning within plants.
Jeff Gillman, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Horticulture Science
Gillman’s work at the Teaching, Research and Extension Nursery addresses applied nursery and landscape issues, with particular attention to the root health of trees and shrubs. In addition to the nursery and landscaping industries, he also focuses on consumer and urban horticulture.
Wayne Gladfelter, Professor and Associate Dean (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry
Gladfelter’s research program involves fundamental studies of the charge transfer in dye-sensitized solar cells, as well as new methods to construct solar cells.
Sagar Goyal, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine
Goyal’s research encompasses the pathogenesis and control of viral infections in livestock and poultry, and he conducts clinical studies in the development of rapid methods for the detection of viral infection.
Jeffrey Gralnick, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Microbiology and the BioTechnology Institute
Gralnick’s research focuses on bacterial metal transformation. While his primary interest is understanding processes at the molecular level, he is also interested in how these processes influence biogeochemical cycles and how they can be used for biotechnology applications.
William Gutowski, Professor (Web page)
Iowa State University, Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences and Agronomy
Gutowski’s research focuses on regional and global climate simulation, with collaborations that involve the United States, Africa and the Arctic.
Jeff Hammer, Industrial Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Hammer has conducted extensive research and systems analysis in solar thermal and photovoltaic systems including flat plate, one- and two-axis focusing systems and the “power tower.” He is currently the faculty advisor for the solar car project.
George Heimpel, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Entomology
Heimpel’s research focuses on the principles and application of biological control of arthropod pests, including the behavioral, population and evolutionary ecology of natural enemies.
David Hendrickson, Director
University of Minnesota, Duluth, Coleraine Minerals Research Laboratory
Hendrickson directs the Coleraine Minerals Research Laboratory at the Natural Resources Research Institute. The lab’s ongoing environmental research projects focus on mercury removal in the air and water.
Marc Hillmyer, Elmore H. Northey Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry
Hillmyer’s research focuses on the design, synthesis and development of polymers derived from renewable resources; new polymers for highly efficient organic photovoltaics; and tailored nanoporous plastics as membranes for water purification.
Tom Hollenhorst, Research Fellow (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Duluth; Natural Resources Research Institute
Hollenhorst’s research focuses on mapping and quantifying the interactions between terrestrial and aquatic landscapes. This research emphasizes the human impact on wildlife habitat, water quality and environmental health.
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Kris Johnson, Doctoral Candidate (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Johnson is interested in the interactions and interdependence of social and ecological systems. His research focuses on opportunities to conserve biodiversity and maintain functioning ecosystems in the context of sustainable human use of natural resources.
Lucinda Johnson, Senior Research Associate (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Duluth, Natural Resources Research Institute
Johnson’s research projects include the effects of multiple stressors on aquatic communities; and testing indicators of coastal ecosystem integrity using fish and macroinvertebrates.
Nicholas Jordan, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genomics
Jordon’s agroecology research addresses the use of biological diversity to improve on-farm productivity and resource efficiency, while enhancing production of ecological services. He is currently working with colleagues to develop a research/education program on multifunctional land-use, based on emerging principles of “sustainability science.”
Roman Kanivetsky, Adjunct Professor
University of Minnesota, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
Kanivetsky’s research focuses on multi-scale groundwater systems quantification and mapping, dealing both with quantity and quality. His current project addresses the quantification of water resources sustainability by integrating all components of the terrestrial hydrologic system.
Anne Kapuscinski, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Kapuscinski conducts policy analysis on cross-sectoral governance of biotechnology and is leading a large collaborative effort to develop recommendations for U.S. organic aquaculture standards. She is also the director of the Institute for Social, Economic and Ecological Sustainability.
Bradley Karkkainen, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Law School
Karkkainen is a nationally recognized authority in the fields of environmental and natural resources law. His research centers on innovative strategies for environmental regulation and natural resources management, with an emphasis on mechanisms that promote continuous adaptive learning, flexibility, transparency and policy integration.
Romas Kazlauskas, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Green chemistry seeks to prevent environmental problems by designing chemicals and manufacturing processes that avoid waste and toxic intermediate. Kazlauskas’ research focuses on adapting enzymes to make chemicals, biofuels and polymers in a sustainable way.
William Lazarus, Professor and Extension Economist (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
Lazarus’ areas of research include farm-level economics of livestock manure management; the economic feasibility of farm-based anaerobic digesters; economic impact analysis of renewable energy technologies in Minnesota; and the economics of energy crop production.
Frank Liu, Laboratory Manager (Web page)
University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine
Liu is involved in developing and managing projects to promote the use of natural fiber (jute, kenaf, hemp, flax, etc.) for environmental protection and as a cellulose source for bioenergy production. His past research focused on crop production, physiology and biochemistry.
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Marty Matlock, Associate Professor and Director (Web page)
University of Arkansas, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Matlock is a certified senior ecologist and registered professional engineer who works with municipal, state and federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations to better understand and manage ecological services at multiple scales. He currently directs the Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability.
Michael McDonough, Research and Planning Manager
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
McDonough is a registered landscape architect and is currently the research and planning manager for the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. He has five years of experience with the Metropolitan Council and 10 years with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Peter McMurry, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Mechanical Engineering
McMurry’s research focuses on atmospheric aerosols. He is the editor-in-chief of Aerosol Science and Technology, and recently received the Fuchs Memorial Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
Linda Meschke, President and Founder (Web page)
Rural Advantage
Meschke is currently working on the development and implementation of innovative conservation practices and methods, including landscape diversification, to address agricultural nonpoint source pollution in the intense row crop region of southern Minnesota.
Dylan Millet, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water and Climate
Millet uses a combination of field measurements, global modeling and satellite remote sensing to study the chemical composition of the atmosphere, how it is affected by human and natural processes, and the implications for climate and air quality.
Ned Mohan, Oscar A. Schott Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mohan is currently researching wind generators; improving energy efficiency of motors; interfacing renewable energy sources with the grid, storage in batteries (Xcel NaS Battery Project) and flywheels; as well as the bi-directional interface for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.
David Mulla, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water and Climate
An internationally recognized researcher and scholar, Mulla conducts research in soil and water resource management, which involves many aspects of non-point source pollution. His work focuses primarily on identifying the sources of lake and river pollution, and on developing tools and strategies to improve water quality.
Ulrike Munderloh, Associate Professor
University of Minnesota, Department of Entomology
Munderloh’s research utilizes cell culture, mutagenesis, functional genomics, gene expression arrays and live microscopy to study bacteria associated with ticks as pathogens or symbionts.
Lance Neckar, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Landscape Architecture
Neckar is a practicing landscape architect, historian and urban designer. He has investigated subdivision design approaches that can reduce or stabilize the number of vehicle miles traveled by residents. Neckar has also conducted planning studies on light rail and bus transportation in the Twin Cities, and has studied ways to develop industrial and rail properties in St. Paul, Minn.
Mark Neuzil, Professor (Web page)
University of St. Thomas, Department of Communication and Journalism
Neuzil is an expert in environmental journalism. He is the author or co-author of five books, has served on the national board of the Society of Environmental Journalists and is a frequent writer on environmental issues in the media.
Raymond Newman, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Newman’s research interests are in applied and basic aquatic ecology with an emphasis on trophic relations, littoral zones and streams. He has particular interest in the biology and control of invasive species.
Paige Novak, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Civil Engineering
Novak specializes in research on the biological transformation of hazardous substances. She is currently collaborating with colleagues in Chemical Engineering to develop a layered membrane that can both treat and contain common sediment contaminants.
Christopher Paola, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Geology and Geophysics
Paola’s research focuses on creating a sedimentary record to study the history and composition of Earth’s stratigraphy. He conducts this research at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory on the banks of the Mississippi River. He is also a fellow of the Geological Society of America.
Ted Pappenfus, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Morris; Division of Science and Mathematics
Pappenfus’ research focuses on fundamental aspects of renewable energy development. His background in materials chemistry provides a diverse knowledge base from which a variety of research activities have evolved in the areas of photovoltaics and green syntheses.
Sharon Pfeifer, Natural Resources Manager
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Pfeifer has worked in the field of conservation biology for 25 years, published in peer-reviewed journals, and taught ecology, conservation biology and introductory landscape ecology. She currently manages the Community Assistance unit for the DNR’s 23-county region, working creatively with others to provide a vision and strategies for conserving Minnesota’s natural heritage.
Daniel Philippon, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of English
Philippon’s current research focuses on environmental literature, history and ethics; ideas of nature, culture and place; and human dimensions of environmental issues.
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Lowell Rasmussen, Vice Chancellor
University of Minnesota, Morris
Rasmussen’s current projects include developing renewably fueled, small-scale, hybrid combined heat and power energy platforms.
Patrick Redig, Professor
University of Minnesota, Raptor Center
For more than 30 years, Redig has worked to develop the science and practice of avian medicine and surgery as it applies to birds of prey, and to promoting their conservation through peregrine falcon restoration and public outreach and education.
Roger Ruan, Professor and Director (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Center for Biorefining
Ruan conducts research in renewable energy technologies including biorefining processes; biomass conversion technologies; renewable ammonia; and algae from wastewater as an energy crop.
Jonathan Schilling, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
Schilling’s research focuses on the basic biology and ecology of wood-degrading microbes. This research can help to enhance the environment by improving wood service life, sustainable biomass fractionation, bioremediation and forest soil quality.
Lanny Schmidt, Regents Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Schmidt’s research focuses on aspects of the chemistry and engineering of chemical reactions on solid surfaces. He has published more than 300 papers in refereed journals and has been recognized for his work toward creating fuels from plant wastes such as sawdust or cornstalks.
Claudia Schmidt-Dannert, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Schmidt-Dannert’s research focuses on exploiting the metabolic diversity found in microbes and plants. This is achieved by engineering components of the organisms’ metabolic machineries into microbial cells for the generation of energy, production of biofuels and materials from renewable carbon sources.
Laura Schmitt Olabisi; Research Associate
University of Minnesota, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Initiative
Olabisi is currently exploring the dependence of human economies and societies on material and energy flows. She is interested in integrating different knowledge streams to inform sustainable development and to enhance adaptive capacity.
Heiko Schoenfuss, Professor (Web page)
St. Cloud State University, Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory
Under Schoenfuss’ direction, the Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory studies the costs of emerging contaminants on aquatic life from the molecular level via organismal effects to trophic cascade consequences.
Dale Setterholm, Associate Director (Web page)
Minnesota Geological Survey
Setterholm focuses on the investigation of geological aspects of water and mineral resources, and the application of this information to resource management. He is interested in interdisciplinary teams with practical goals in the area of human interaction with groundwater.
Sean Shaheen, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Denver, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Shaheen’s research focuses on the development of organic photovoltaic devices, or plastic solar cells, for low-cost solar power conversion. His group is also beginning to explore the dynamics of complex biological networks and systems.
Richard Skaggs, Professor Emeritus (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Geography
Skaggs’ work and instruction are strongly focused on climatology. Recently, he has been investigating extreme precipitation in Minnesota and assessing the impacts of climate variability and change on Minnesota’s natural resources.
Peter Snyder, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water and Climate
Snyder’s research focuses on land-atmosphere interactions, climate dynamics and numerical modeling of the climate and terrestrial ecosystems.
Fotis Sotiropoulos, Professor and Director (Web page)
University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
Sotiropoulos’ research centers on computational fluid dynamics. This research spans a cross-disciplinary range of topics in environmental fluid mechanics; biofluids; sediment transport and scour; stream restoration; and renewable energy systems including wind and hydro.
Daniel Svedarsky, Research Biologist (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Northwest Research and Outreach Center
Svedarsky is a prairie ecologist with a particular interest in bird management and restoration techniques. He is also interested in land use planning and the application of sustainability and reclamation (especially gravel pits) considerations.
Deborah Swackhamer, Program Director (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Water Resources Center
The former interim director of the Institute on the Environment, Swackhamer is an internationally-recognized environmental chemist who conducts research on the fate and behavior of persistent toxic chemicals, with an emphasis on the aquatic environment. She is a professor in the School of Public Health and co-director of the Water Resources Center.
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William Tolman, Distinguished McKnight University / Lee Irvin Smith Professor
University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry (Web page)
Tolman’s research programs are aimed at developing biodegradable polymers from renewable resources, as well as understanding small molecule activation at copper and iron sites in enzymes involved in biologically and environmentally important processes.
Daniel Toma, Assistant Professor (Web page)
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Department of Biological Sciences
Toma’s research focuses on comparative and differential gene expression using the Native American cattail Typha latifolia, the invasive European cattail Typha angustifolia, and their hybrid, Typha x glauca, to find genes influencing invasiveness, biomass production and hybrid vigor.
Michael Tsapatsis, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Tsapatsis’ research group is working to surpass existing technology and synthesize new materials that can advance the frontiers of energy-efficient and environmentally-benign separation and purification processes.
Tracy Twine, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water and Climate
Twine studies how land use and climate change affect the cycling of water, carbon and energy between the land and the atmosphere. She also focuses on the effects of climate and increasing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and surface ozone on agroecosystems.
Jamie Umber, Post Doctoral Associate
University of Minnesota, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Umber is evaluating the impact and connections of animals and multi-drug resistant organisms in veterinary medicine to human and environmental conditions. She is also assisting with the development of the ecosystem health program at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Mary Vogel, Co-Director
University of Minnesota, Center for Changing Landscapes
Vogel’s most recent work has focused on large linear regional infrastructure (state trails, transit corridors, highways, etc.), their local connections, and the communities along them in both rural and urban landscapes.
Lawrence Wackett, Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Wackett teaches in and studies the areas of biodegradation and biofuels. He is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor and a researcher with the University’s BioTechnology Institute.
Ping Wang, Associate Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering and the BioTechnology Institute
Wang’s research group conceives and develops clean and efficient biochemical engineering processes for production of fuels, chemicals, materials and energy from renewable resources—with a focus on bio-inspired sequestration and conversion of carbon dioxide.
John Wells, Strategic Planning Director
Minnesota Environmental Quality Board
Wells has expertise in strategic planning, policy analysis and indicators, with a focus on water resources, environmental quality and sustainable development.
Elizabeth Wilson, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Wilson’s research focuses on the development of carbon-managed energy systems. Her recent work examines the regulatory and legal contexts for the deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technologies.
Jeremy Youde, Assistant Professor (Web page)
University of Minnesota, Duluth, Department of Political Science
Youde’s research concentrates on the intersection of public health and international politics and Africa’s role in international relations. His book, AIDS, South Africa and the Politics of Knowledge, was published in 2007.
Jun Zhu, Associate Professor
University of Minnesota, Southern Research and Outreach Center
Zhu’s research areas include animal manure management and treatment technologies; air and water quality issues related to animal production; and bioenergy and biohydrogen production from animal and agricultural waste streams using fermentation.
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