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Gita Bhushal Adhikary’s research interests lie in current environmental issues, including flood resilience, human-wildlife conflict, ecological stressors, and conservation of biodiversity. She is interested in community institutions such as community forest user groups and their involvement in flood resilience. She hopes to devote her life towards achieving a sustainable future and healthy environment for the generations to come.

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Ohene Adomako’s research interests lie in social–ecological systems. His current research examines how perceived and actual zoonotic disease risks influence wild meat consumer behavior, with a focus on the ecological, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral determinants of zoonotic and foodborne disease risk in two biodiverse regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Arif’s research interests involve the consequences of agrochemical residues on freshwater ecosystems.

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My research interests focus on urban toxic metal contamination, using environmental data analysis and modeling to support risk-informed urban planning and remediation.

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My previous research was regarding the effectiveness of culverts for amphibian crossing. I am interested in continuing to look at the effectiveness of culverts and the impact of roads on amphibian migration.

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My research interest covers marine animals. I have been working with morphology since my master’s research work. I am still stick to morphology. I am now working with the morphological variation of clinging jellyfish. Through morphology, I want to decode the mystery of the clinging jellyfish’s relationship with the environment. Broadly, if I am saying my research interest is marine animals, morphology, ecology, and biodiversity.

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Shane’s research is aimed at better understanding of coastal processes, in order to better manage anthropogenic influences on marine environments. His research seeks to understand how planning and management practices can limit the negative effects that result from increased development in coastal areas, including evaluation of the roles of federal, state and local government and organization in drafting policy.

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My research focuses on investigating the behavior of metal contaminants in urban soils and developing novel remediation techniques for contaminated soil.

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My research interests is modelling the movement of contaminants in groundwater.

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My research interest is in entomology, specifically vector biology. My research will focus on epigenetic responses of the mosquito Culex pipiens f. molestus to environmental stressors.

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My research interest involves climate studies. I will be conducting paleoclimatological research using geological archives.

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Mike’s research focuses on technoeconomic and life cycle analyses of bioenergy production through switchgrass and sugarcane bagasse in U.S.

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Md Shahnul’s research interests include monitoring toxic metal contamination of surface water, soil, and sediment, as well as their environmental risk assessment.

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I am interested in Hydrological and climate modeling.

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Nicolina Lentine’s research interests are in Environmental Science and Chemistry. She specifically wishes to focus on soil pollution and how it impacts soil composition and plant growth. She hopes to build off her previous work at Villanova University and expand it into something wonderful at MSU.

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My research focuses on developing and optimizing innovative solutions for safeguarding public health through the removal of emerging contaminants. My core expertise lies in the treatment of trace organic pollutants in drinking water and, specifically, the challenge of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)—the “forever chemicals.” I am driven by the urgent need to translate cutting-edge scientific discovery into practical, scalable engineering solutions for water security.

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Trang’s research focuses on the effects of economic activities, notably the tourism industry, on the environment of Vietnam, and how sustainable development may mitigate the adverse effects of tourism. This work will contribute to the body of knowledge and play a role in Vietnam’s economic development while protecting its environment.

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My research interests focus on evaluating the environmental impacts of consumer products, particularly cosmetics, using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and water footprint analysis, with an emphasis on sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental management practices.

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Cristian Camilo Noriega Monsalve holds a B.S. in Topographic Engineering from Francisco José de Caldas District University in Bogotá, Colombia. His undergraduate studies focused on geospatial data analysis, including GPS positioning, geology, road geometry design and localization, and real-world land surveying and cartography. He later earned an M.S. in Data Science from ÌÇÐÄvlog, with an emphasis on data mining and machine learning, and applied research in offshore wind farm geolocation and spatial energy analysis.

Cristian’s research interests lie at the intersection of data science, environmental systems, and intelligent automation. His current research focuses on collaborative robotics for the disassembly of electronic waste and electric vehicles, with an emphasis on sustainability, human-centric system design, and circular-economy principles. More broadly, his work aligns with the emerging paradigm of Industry 5.0, integrating artificial intelligence, data-driven modeling, and human-in-the-loop approaches to support sustainable and socially responsible industrial systems.

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Mayala is a PhD student working on carbon emission and sequestration rate after a large CO2 pulse from the Siberian Traps volcanism. In his Master’s, he studied foraminiferal biostratigraphy and depositional environment of the Drilled Early Cretaceous Succession in Durban Basin, East Coast, South Africa using well cuttings, conventional cores, seismic data and well logs. In his BS (Honours), he did facies analysis of clastic sediment of well Jc-B1 Durban Basin, East Coast of South Africa using well logs and conventional cores in addition to Interactive Petrophysics (IP) to investigate facies variations within the well Jc-B1 of the Offshore Durban Basin.

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My doctoral research focuses on the design, optimization, and siting of polygeneration (CCHP+) energy systems to support next-generation infrastructure such as data centers and urban district energy networks. I integrate geographic information systems (GIS), multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), and AI/ML-based energy modeling to evaluate technical performance, economic viability, emissions, and resilience across brownfield and greenfield development pathways.

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In my previous role as Research Associate-Ecosystems at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal, I worked on diverse topics such as Climate change, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Water Resource Management, Landslide Risk Assessments and Watershed Management Planning. Continuing my work and following my interest, I will be conducting my research focused on Nature-based solutions for DRR synergizing it with sustainable energy. As a Graduate Research Assistant, I will be working in Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center (CESAC) on offshore wind energy and its impact on recreational fisheries.

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Sarahana’s MS thesis research focused on the role of gender in the use of natural resources with an aim to improve the efficacy of both conservation and gender equity through tailored policy suggestions which consider the complex interactions between identity and natural resource use. Her current doctoral research is on energy equity, to address the gaps that exist in the field of energy equity and access to clean energy using machine learning techniques by studying the socioeconomic and regional differences in and within communities.

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in New Jersey’s ground and drinking water systems, developing advanced detection and transport modeling frameworks, and evidence-based remediation strategies.

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During my master’s, I worked on applying X-let transforms (such as wavelet, curvelet, contourlet, and shearlet transform) to detect damages. Now, I will work to better understand the extinction of species in food webs and the susceptibility of the food web to invasive species. This research will utilize topics from applied mathematics, dynamical systems, environmental science, and structural health monitoring.

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Nisarg’s research focuses on the intersection of advanced analytics and systems decarbonization, with a primary emphasis on the healthcare sector. By leveraging quantitative and sustainability frameworks, he seeks to optimize operational efficiencies and reduce environmental impact. His broader research aims to develop scalable, interdisciplinary solutions applicable across various sectors navigating the transition toward a more resilient and sustainable future.

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Anvy’s research is aimed at achieving a sustainable occupational environment for developing communities. This is an issue that requires attention to many environmental management perspectives and adopting an interdisciplinary approach. Natural science, business, and social science perspectives work in unison to solve these complex problems. Her research fosters understanding of how pollutants affect human populations and the natural environment. This work consists of the identification and quantification of immediate and long-term patterns. She utilizes geospatial technology (GIS) and related geostatistical methods, and the stratification of disturbance levels in unhealthy environments.

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Qingting (Tina) Wu’s previous research explored the productivity patterns during the Quaternary in the eastern equatorial Pacific using foraminifera. Her current research focuses on the dynamic climate and biogeochemistry of the P-Tr extinction event and Cenozoic using Earth system modeling, as well as the tropical ocean lithium and boron isotopes. She aims to enhance the understanding of paleoclimatology, especially the effect of massive carbon dioxide emission and sequestration on the ecosystem.

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Research interests: Reclamation of metal contaminated soil using phytoremediation techniques.

 

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Andy’sresearch interests involve environmental and climate policy, with a focus on aviation emissions, policy design, and the effectiveness of regulatory approaches across industries.

Alumni

Year	Name	Dissertation Title	Current Position
2014	Marcia L. Anderson		Environmental Specialist
2020	Anthony J. Bevacqua		Research Scientist
2017	Alejandra Maria Bozzolasco		Adjunct Instructor
2018	Pralhad Burli		Agricultural Economist The Energy, Environment, Science, & Technology Division
2009	Jennifer Rose Callanan		Assistant Professor & Chairperson
2019	Daniel James Ciarletta		Mendenhall Postdoc Fellow
2014	Padmini Das		Postdoctoral Research Associate ÌÇÐÄvlog
2015	Joseph J. Di Gianni		Adjunct Instructor ÌÇÐÄvlog
2015	Luke J. Diglio		AP & General Environmental Science Teacher
2014	Paola Dolcemascolo		Full Stack Software Engineer Self-Employed
2015	Rocio Raquel Duchesne-Onoro		Assistant Professor
2021	Xu Du
2016	Melissa A. Hansen		Adjunct Instructor ÌÇÐÄvlog &
2018	Pricila Iranah		Postdoctoral Research Associate
2021	Arye Max Janoff		Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
2014	Amy V. Johnson-Ferdinand		ÌýÌÇÐÄvlog
2016	Melissa Ann Koberle-Harclerode		Project Manager & Environmental Scientist
2009	Naushad Kollikkathara		Assistant Professor Data Analytics
2013	Shevon Jean Letang		Sustainability and Environmental Coordinator ÌÇÐÄvlog
2017	Nanzhu Li		Environmental Scientist
2015	Faith Karegi Muriithi		Data Analyst
2018	Garrett T. Nieddu		Postdoctoral Research Associate
2017	Rosita G. Nunez		Adjunct Faculty &
2010	Michael Amamechi Nwachukwu		Professor Department of Environmental Management
2020	Robert B. Oleksy
2014	Kevin Olsen		Research Tech Specialist Department of Chemistry ÌÇÐÄvlog
2020	Sydney Oluoch		Research Fellow Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center
2014	Naz Onel		Assistant Professor of Business Studies – Marketing
2008	Victor Udoka Onwueme		Civil Engineer
2014	Michael Joseph Pawlish		Assistant Professor
2014	Pravin Anraj Punamiya		Environmental Project Engineer /ÌýDuPont Site Representative (DSR)
2015	Yu Qian		Lecturer
2018	Dena J. Restaino		Adjunct Professor II
2020	Alessandra Rossi		Postdoctoral Researcher New Jersey Center for Water Science and Technology
2016	Abhishek Roy-Chowdhury		Assistant Professor
2014	Sagarika Roy		AVP
	Aimann Sadik		Senior Environmental Assessment Administrator
2018	Rebecca Shell
2017	Natalie R. Sherwood
2016	Virinder Pal Singh Sidhu		Postdoctoral Fellow
2019	Jay Prakash Singh		Postdoctoral Research Fellow
2015	Sushant Kumar Singh		Data Scientist
2021	Meghann N. Smith
2018	Hanieh Soleimanifar		Postdoctoral Researcher
2014	Benjamin Barnett Witherell		Chief Economist
2016	Bernabas T. Wolde		CESAC Program Manager ÌÇÐÄvlog
2010	Seth Kwaku Xeflide		Independent Consultant DS Evex Group Limited
2008	Sandow Mark Yidana		Professor
2020	Lei Zheng
2021	Diane Hagman
2021	Jesse Kolodin
2021	Taylor Wieczerak
2022	Nadia Jamil
2022	Felix Oteng
2023	Jing Nie
2023	Junkui Cui
2022	Bhagyashree P. Vaidya
2022	Gia Nguyen
2023	Erik Lyttek
2024	Rae Cade
2024	Oluwafemi Soetan
2024	Shih-Chieh Chien
2024	Isamar Cortes
2024	Martha Mahady
2024	Victoria Hojnacki
2024	Michael Viteritto
2023	Yaritza Acosta Caraballo
2025	Balasuriya, Divomi
2025	Bermudez, Hermann
2025	Darko, Radakovic
2025	Johnson, Lisa
2025	Knoble, Charles
2025	Libman-Roshal, Olga
2025	Lin, Qiufeng
2025	Mirza, Sana
2025	O’Connor, Cailin
2025	Oyen, Toritseju
2025	Prasad, Archana
2025	Provost, Nicole
2025	Tariq, Zainab
2025	Wheelan, Justin
2025	Yang, Lisitai
2025	Zimmerman, Kelly