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Timothy Ruggaber - Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, 2006. Mr. Ruggaber is currently the Director of Operations at EmNet LLC in Granger, IN. In this capacity, he is able to continue his graduate research in the use of embedded sensor networks to monitor and control environmental systems. He still works very closely with the University of Notre Dame on several projects and is currently overseeing the implementation of the first city-wide embedded sensor network to monitor South Bend, IN’s combined sewer system. |
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Dr. Kara Young - Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, 2006.
Dr. Young is currently the Utility Engineer for the City of Elkhart (Elkhart, Indiana). She is responsible for all underground infrastructure (sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer) projects, plan review of all proposed projects, inspection of all underground projects, sewer insurance program, sewer connections, drainage review and approval, and all fiber-optic review and approval. |
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Sara Nicholl - Master's in Environmental Engineering, 2004. Currently working for an environmental consulting firm. |
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Erica Pirnie-Fisker - Master's in Environmental Engineering, 2004. Currently, a Ph.D. student under Dr. Steve Silliman. |
Post-Doctorate Research
Dr. Xiangru Zhang (Senior Research Fellow, Environmental Engineering Science)
Complexation of Heavy Metals with Natural Organic Matter in Groundwater Systems: Its Effect on Coagulation in Drinking Water Treatment
Detection, Formation and Control of Brominated Organic Compounds in Natural Water and Drinking Water
Mercury Speciation and Bioavailability in the Sediment from the San Francisco Bay
Identification of Toxic Organics in Herbal Dietary Supplements
Graduate Research
Ms. Kara Young (Ph.D. Candidate), Bayer Fellowship, Women in Engineering Fellowship
- Effects of Aging on the Binding and Availability of Nitroaromatic Compounds in Soils
Ms. Sara Nicholl (Ph.D. Candidate), NSF (EMSI) Fellowship/Dupont Engineering Internship
- Surface Complexation Modeling and Thermal Programmed Desorption for Mercury Speciation and Availability
Ms. Guojing Liu (Ph.D. Student), NSF (EMSI) Fellowship
- Removal of Arsenic from Ground Water Using Coupled TiO2-Photocatalysis Coagulation: The Role of Natural Organic Matter
Ms. Caitlyn Shea (Ph.D. Student)
- Novel Environmental Sensor Development for Chemical and Pathogen Detection
Mr. Timothy Ruggaber (MS Student)
- Detection and Control of Combined Sewer Overflow Events Using Embedded Sensor Network Technology
PREVIOUS RESEARCHER SUPERVISED
Post-Doctorate Research Fellows/Associates
Dr. Lakhwinder Hundal (2001-2002) Research Soil Scientist, Research and Development Department, Metropolitan Water Reclamation of Greater Chicago
