This scholar is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at a leading university. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Iowa and his B.S. from the University of Nebraska. His research explores microbiology and ecology, focusing on the interactions between bacteria and their environment. Specific interests include produced water management, environmental nanotechnology, and geologic carbon sequestration. He also conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Massachusetts Environmental Biotechnology Center.