People


Post-Doctoral Researchers

Hu Tuan
Hu Tuan

Received Ph.D. from the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology – Taiwan.


Graduate Students

Chris Appier
Chris Appier

My research compares the environmental impacts of several produced water pretreatment methods.


Wambura Chacha
Wambura Chacha

My research is aimed at bioremediation of micropollutant using protein-based technologies.


Karen Marie Dietze
Karen Marie Dietze

Participates in the NSF ARISE project and researches socially-equitable improvements to drinking water distribution infrastructure.


Ngun Za Luai Mang
Ngun Za Luai Mang

My research will develop novel biocatalysts to facilitate a circular lifecycle for novel, plant based plastics.


Undergraduate Students

Molly Kalthoff
Molly Kalthoff


Aabhash Khadka
Aabhash Khadka


Matilda Wentzien
Matilda Wentzien


Research Experience for Teachers 2022 – NSF ECOWaTER

Stacey Bailey
Stacey Bailey

Shawnee Heights High School


Evelyn Greene
Evelyn Greene

Shawnee Heights High School


Research Experience for Teachers 2021 – NSF ECOWaTER

Jean Halley
Jean Halley

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy


Ayla Parham
Ayla Parham

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy


Cara Snyder
Cara Snyder

Topeka West High School


Previous Graduate Students

Apekshya Koirala
Apekshya Koirala

 My research is aimed at applying protein-based technologies to address pathogens of emerging concern


Laurel Schaich
Laurel Schaich

 My research compared the application of combined heat and power versus renewable natural gas.


Previous Undergraduate Students

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Hannah Cavanaugh


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Sydney Crandall


Sydney Gard
Sydney Gard


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Nick Gerasimchuk


Mukta Gotoor
Mukta Gotoor


William Scarlett
William Scarlett