Summary

Research in the Environmental Engineering group centers on two broad themes:

• Environmental Health and Water Quality Engineering
• Sustainability and Water Resource Systems Modeling

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• Core Faculty
• Environmental Engineering courses
• Current and Recent Research Projects

Core Faculty

Annick Anctil, Ph.D. Associate Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. (2011) Sustainability Rochester Institute of Technology (517) 355-5107 Email Webpage Research Interests: Sustainability Photovoltaics Environmental impact of energy technologies Life-cycle Assessment Nanomaterial production Courses taught: CE371: Sustainable Civil and Environmental Systems ENE801: Dynamics of Environmental Systems ENE890: Life-cycle Assessment of Energy Technologies	Alison M. Cupples, PhD. Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. (2003) Environmental Engineering and Science Stanford University (517) 432-3370 Email Webpage Research Interests: Identification of the microorganisms and functional genes involved in biodegradation Application of molecular methods to environmental microbiology Occurrence and fate of emerging contaminants in engineered and natural systems Courses taught: ENE280: Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science ENE487: Microbiology for Environmental Engineering and Science CE/ENE900: Research Strategies and Methods ENE805: Contaminated Site Remediation
Syed A. Hashsham, Ph.D. Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Program coordinator, Environmental Engineering Ph.D. (1996) Environmental Engineering and Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (517) 355-8241 Email Webpage Research Interests: Microbial Ecology Microfluidics Genomics Environmental Biotechnology Point-of-Care (POC) Diagnostics Courses taught: ENE804: Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering ENE806: Environmental Engineering Process Lab CE495: Senior Design in Civil and Environmental  Engineering (role: faculty mentor)	Susan J. Masten, Ph.D., P.E. Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies Ph.D. (1986) Environmental Engineering Harvard University (517) 355-2254 Email Webpage Research Interests: Advanced oxidation processes Hybrid ceramic membrane filtration Water quality in distribution systems Engineering education Courses taught: ENE480: Environmental Measurements Laboratory ENE483: Water and Wastewater Engineering ENE489: Air Pollution: Science and Engineering ENE495: Senior Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering (role: course coordinator) ENE481: Environmental Chemistry ENE802: Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering
Volodymyr V. Tarabara, Ph.D. Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. (2004) Environmental Engineering Rice University (517) 432-1755 Email Webpage Research Interests: Colloidal and interfacial processes in aqueous media Water treatment and reuse Synthetic membranes. Membrane separation processes Removal and detection of viruses Virus adhesion to fomites Courses taught: CE372: Risk Analysis in Civil and Environmental Engineering ENE801: Dynamics of Environmental Processes ENE802: Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering	Thomas C. Voice, Ph.D., P.E. Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Senior Associate Dean, College of Engineering Ph.D. (1982) Environmental and Water Resources Engineering University of Michigan (517) 355-5133 Email   Research Interests: Mass transfer of chemical contaminants in environmental systems Interactions between pollutants and soils, sediments, and suspended solids Environmental impact and remediation of terrestrial chemical spills Activated carbon adsorption for water and waste treatment Development of new and improved methods for chemical analysis Courses taught: ENE481: Environmental Chemistry
Irene Xagoraraki, Ph.D. Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. (2001) Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison (517) 353-8539 Email Webpage   Research Interests: Detection and fate of viruses and antibiotic resistant bacteria in environmental systems Virus removal with membrane bioreactors Environmental surveillance models for early detection and prediction of viral outbreaks Courses taught: ENE803: Water Quality and Public Health ENE802: Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering ENE480: Environmental Measurements Laboratory ENE280: Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science	Kaisen Lin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. (2020) Environmental Engineering Virginia Tech (517) 884-8460 Email Webpage   Research Interests: Bioaerosols Indoor Air Quality Particle exposure and health risks Courses taught: ENE481: Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Engineering courses

ENE undergraduate-level courses

ENE 280 Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science
ENE 421 Engineering Hydrology
ENE 422 Applied Hydraulics
ENE 480 Environmental Measurements Lab
ENE 481 Environmental Chemistry: Equilibrium Concepts
ENE 483 Water and Wastewater Engineering
ENE 487 Microbiology for Environmental Science Engineering
ENE 489 Air Pollution Science and Engineering

ENE graduate-level courses - core MS curriculum

ENE 801 Dynamics of Environmental Systems
ENE 802 Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering
ENE 804 Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering
ENE 806 Environmental Engineering Process Laboratory

ENE graduate-level courses – electives

ENE 803 Water Quality and Public Health
ENE 805 Contaminated Site Remediation
ENE 807 Life Cycle Impact of Energy
ENE 821 Groundwater Hydraulics
ENE 822 Groundwater Modeling
ENE 827 Advanced Hydrology
ENE 828 Advanced Hydrologic Modelling
ENE 829 Mixing and Transport in Surface Waters
ENE 900 Research Strategies and Methods in Environmental Engineering and Science

Current and Recent Research Projects

PIs: Hashsham, S. A. (PI), James Tiedje (co-PI), Tim Zacharewski (co-PI)
Project title: MSU Superfund Project 4: Gut microbiome - host interactions in response to TCDD exposure
Funding source: NIEHS-Superfund Research Program
Project webpage: https://cit.msu.edu/centers/superfund/project4.html

PIs: Cupples, A. M. (PI), Hashsham, S. A. (co-PI), Stedtfeld, R (co-PI), Hatzinger, P. (co-PI)
Project title: Development of LAMP to detect Dehalococcoides and Dehalobacter spp. genes without DNA extraction
Funding source: US Dept. of Army (SERDP)

PIs: Hashsham S.A. (PI), Stevenson, J. (co-PI), Dreelin, E. (co-PI)
Project title: Environmental DNA monitoring for high risk invasive species
Funding source: EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

PIs: Upham, B. (PI), James R. Cole (co-PI), Hashsham, S, A, (co-PI)
Project title: MSU Superfund Research Translation Core
Funding source: NIEHS-Superfund Research Program
Project webpage: https://cit.msu.edu/centers/superfund/rtc.html

PIs: Zylstra (PI), Tiedje, J. (co-PI), Hashsham, S.A. (co-PI)
Project title: MSU Superfund Project 5: Molecular insight into dioxin degradation by microbes and microbial communities
Funding source: NIEHS-Superfund Research Program
Project webpage: https://cit.msu.edu/centers/superfund/project5.html

PIs: Cupples, A. M. (PI), Kravchenko, A., Chitwood, D., Guber, A.
Project title: A new perspective for plant diversity and carbon sequestration: interaction between physical micro-environments and microorganisms.
Funding source: USDA

PIs: Cupples, A. M. (PI)
Project title: Identifying the genes and pathways associated with the biodegradation of emerging contaminants in agricultural soils.
Funding source: Discretionary Funding Initiative, MSU

PIs: Cupples, A. M. (PI)
Project title: The development of anaerobic bioremediation approaches for chlorinated solvent and 1,4-dioxane co-contaminated sites
Funding source: SERDP (DoD, EPA, DoE)

PIs: Cupples, A. M. (PI), Cole. J. (co-PI)
Project title: Collaborative research: developing high throughput quantitative PCR assays for the functional genes associated with the degradation of the water contaminant, RDX.
Funding source: ITBI, MSU

PIs: Cupples, A. M. (co-PI), Strathmann, T. J. (PI)
Project title: Biological and biologically mediated abiotic transformation of contaminants of emerging concern in anaerobic soils
Funding source: USDA

PIs: Cupples, A. M. (PI), Mattes, T. (co-PI)
Project title: Collaborative research: stable isotope-based differentiation of vinyl chloride assimilators from cometabolizers in contaminated groundwater.
Funding source: NSF

PIs: Moore, S. (PI), Brathwaite, R. (co-PI)
Project title: Course development grant on the nuclear age
Funding source: Stanton Foundation

PIs: Moore, S. (PI), Brathwaite, R. (co-PI), Wigner, A. (co-PI)
Project title: Improving scientific and policy literacy through immersive energy systems
Funding source: James Madison College Faculty Development Initiative grant

PIs: Moore, S. (co-PI), Annick. A. (co-PI), Bessette, D. (PI)
Project title: Examining the impacts of and improving decision-making processes for off-shore wind development in the US Great Lakes
Funding source: ESPP AgBioResearch ITBI grant

PIs: Moore, S. (co-PI), Parmerntier, (PI)
Project title: Sustainable apple farming in Morocco
Funding source: ASU school for the future of innovation in society seed grant

PIs: Moore, S. (PI), Anctil, A. (co-PI)
Project title: Understanding Public Opinion of Energy Transitions in Michigan
Funding source: 2017 MAPPR Award

PIs: Moore, S. (co-PI), Anctil, A. (co-PI), Ghamami, M. (PI)
Project title: Societal Perception about On-Road Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles Considering Mobility and Environmental Impacts
Funding source: 2017 Science and Society at State Award

PIs: Moore, S. (PI), Bieler, T. (co-PI), Anctil, A. (co-PI)
Project title: Linking Engineering and Science Studies to Support a Transition to Sustainable Energy (Generation IV nuclear power and solar)
Funding source: 2016 Science and Society at State Award

PIs: Xagoraraki, I. (PI)
Project title: Eager: A Wastewater-Based-Epidemiology System for Early Detection of Viral Outbreaks in Detroit, MI
Funding source: NSF

PIs: Xagoraraki, I. (PI), Kaneene, J. (co-PI), Kiwanuka, N. (co-PI)
Project title: Diversity and Abundance of Waterborne Viruses in Southwest Kampala-Uganda
Funding source: The Mastercard Foundation

PIs: Xagoraraki, I. (co-PI), Pearson, A., Voice, T., Long, D.
Project title: Waterborne Disease in a Karst Environment: A One Health Approach
Funding source: MSU Water Cube

PIs: Xagoraraki, I. (co-PI), Jaiani, E. (PI)
Project title: Phage Mediated Antibiotic Resistance Gene Transfer in Marine, Freshwater and Extreme Environments
Funding source: US Civilian Research and Development Foundation, Defense Threat Reduction Agency

PIs: Tarabara, V. V. (PI), Xagoraraki, I. (co-PI), Nguyen, H. (PI)
Project title: Collaborative Research: Virus Removal in Membrane Bioreactors: Role of Virus Aggregation and Adhesion
Funding source: NSF

PIs: Anctil, A. (PI), Houle (co-PI)
Project title: Sustainable energy transition: Beyond material analysis
Funding source: NSF

PIs: Anctil, A. (PI), Moore, S. (co-PI)
Project title: Interactive Decision Analysis Tool to Guide Life Battery Energy Storage System Options
Funding source: Ford Motor Co.

PIs: Anctil, A. (PI)
Project title: Sustainable nanomaterials: pyrolysis for large scale manufacturing of fullerenes
Funding source: MSU DFI

PIs: Anctil, A. (PI)
Project title: Second Life Potential and Environmental Benefit of EV Batteries in Photovoltaic Applications
Funding source: Ford Motor Co.

PIs: Anctil, A. (PI), Lunt (co-PI)
Project title: SUSCHEM: A Green Chemistry Approach to Organic and Transparent Photovoltaic Material Synthesis and Device Fabrication
Funding source: NSF

PIs: Anctil, A. (co-PI), Hyndman (PI), Basso (co-PI), Anex (co-PI), Winer (co-PI), Zhao (co-PI)
Project title: Developing Pathways Toward Sustainable Irrigation across the United States Using Process-based Systems Models (SIRUS)
Funding source: USDA - NIFA

PIs: Anctil, A. (co-PI), Kutay, M. E. (PI)
Project title: Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Polymer Coated Rubber (PCR) Modifier Asphalt
Funding source: MDEQ

PIs: Anctil, A. (co-PI), White (PI)
Project title: Workshop: Intersectoral Collaboration to Support Lilongwe’s Small-scale Food Sector
Funding source: MSU GenCen and CASI

PIs: Anctil, A. (co-PI), Kennedy (PI)
Project title: Life-Cycle Assessment of Li-ion Batteries: Increasing Accuracy and Decreasing Bias within Battery Environmental Impact Predictions
Funding source: Clemson TIGER

PIs: Ferguson, L. P (PI), Joan, R. B (co-PI), Bang, J. J. (co-PI), Wiesner, M. R. (co-PI), Tarabara, V. V (co-PI)
Project title: PIRE: Water and Commerce - Technologies to enable environmental sustainability in global markets (abstract)
Funding source: NSF PIRE (Partnerships for International Research and Education) program

PIs: Gunn, G. (PI), Bessette, D. (co-PI) Richardson, R. (co-PI), Rutty, M. (co-PI), Tarabara, V. (co-PI)
Project title: Line 5: Oil spill detection, remediation, and risk perceptions in winter conditions
Funding source: Michigan Applied Public Policy Research program, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research

PIs: Fingal, S. (PI), L. Fine (co-PI), R. Lahr (co-PI), A. Louie (co-PI), M. Pauly (co-PI), C. Tetreault (co-PI)
Project title: Youth at risk: Understanding controversies related to children, environment, and scientific research
Funding source: MSU’s Science Studies at State

PIs: Lahr, R.H. (PI)
Project title: Nanochromatography monitoring of urine fertilizers
Funding source: U.S. EPA