I am passionate about creating better systems to support humanity's needs and aspirations. I believe that there is immense opportunity to design and operate man-made systems with less impact to earth systems. Engineers are responsible for making the majority of the products and systems we utilize every day. I am also keenly aware of how critical social sciences and the humanities are to the pursuit of a sustainable future.
My journey into the fields of industrial ecology and sustainable engineering began over 15 years ago. The opportunity to share the knowledge that I have acquired via coursework and research is a dream come true. Please consider joining me!
Professional Experience
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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Dept. of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
January 2020 - present
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
The Rock Ethics Institute
The Pennsylvania State University
January 2020 - present
September 2017 - December 2019
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department
University of Missouri
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Adjunct: Civil & Environmental Engineering
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSOR
May 2013 - August 2017
Department of Bioengineering
University of Missouri
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Adjunct: Civil & Environmental Engineering; Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
January 2011 - April 2013
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Cornell University
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
2007 - 2011
Civil & Environmental EngineeringÂ
Green Design Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING
2004 - 2007
Arcadis
(formerly) Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc.
Environmental Engineering Consultant