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Professor Hutchison

Justin M. Hutchison

Post-Doctoral Researchers

Hu Tuan Tran received his Ph.D. from the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology – Taiwan.

Graduate Students

Wambura Chacha’s research is aimed at bioremediation of micropollutant using protein-based technologies.
Chris Appier’s research compares the environmental impacts of several produced water pretreatment methods.
Emma Russin’s research addresses water quality concerns associated with rural drinking water distribution networks.
Karen Marie Dietze participates in the NSF ARISE project and researches socially-equitable improvements to drinking water distribution infrastructure.
Ngun Za Luai Mang’s research will develop novel biocatalysts to facilitate a circular lifecycle for novel, plant based plastics.

Undergraduate Students

Molly Kalthoff
Matilda Wentzien
Aabhash Khadka

Research Experience for Teachers 2022 – NSF ECOWaTER

Stacey Bailey – Shawnee Heights High School
Evelyn Greene – Shawnee Heights High School

Research Experience for Teachers 2021 – NSF ECOWaTER

Jean Halley – Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Ayla Parham – Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Cara Snyder – Topeka West High School

Previous Graduate Students

Laurel Schaich’s research compared the application of combined heat and power versus renewable natural gas.
Apekshya Koirala’s research is aimed at applying protein-based technologies to address pathogens of emerging concern.

Previous Undergraduate Students

Sydney Gard
William Scarlett
Mukta Gotoor
Hannah Cavanaugh
Nick Gerasimchuk
Sydney Crandall