Missouri University of Science and Technology, Environmental Research Center

Environmental Research
Center
201 Butler-Carlton Hall
1401 N. Pine St.
Rolla, MO 65409
573-341-6908
erc@mst.edu

Environmental Reseach Center Senior Investigators

Interim Director

	Joel Burken, E.I.T., Ph.D. Professor of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering Interim Director of Environmental Research Center (573) 341-6547 Fax: (573) 341-4729 Office Hours: M W F 9:30AM - 11:30AM, By Request burken@mst.edu
Research Interests Phytoremediation Phytoforensics: Use of Plant Sampling to Evaluate Environmental Quality Anaerobic Digestion of Animal Wastes Sediment Remediation with Active Amendments Constructed Wetlands


Associate Director
	Philip Whitefield, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of Chemistry 573-341-4340 Fax: 573-341-4891 pwhite@mst.edu Director, Center of Excellence
Research Interests Chemical and physical characterization of aerosols generated by aerospace activities Combustion aerosol science and technology Impacts of aviation on local air quality and climate


Senior Investigators
	Nuran Ercal, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry (573) 341-6950 Fax: (573) 341-6033 nercal@mst.edu
Research Interests Analytical Biochemistry Metal Toxicity Free Radicals in Biological Systems


	Mark W. Fitch, Ph.D., E.I.T. Associate Professor of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering Coordinator Environmental Engineering Program (573) 341-4431 Fax: (573) 341-4729 mfitch@mst.edu
Research Interests Bioremediation of recalcitrant pollutants Membrane reactors Genetically-engineered bacteria for bioremediation Constructed wetlands for metals removal


	Yue-wern Huang, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biological Sciences (573) 341-6589 Fax: (573) 341-4821 huangy@mst.edu
Research Interests Dr. Huang’s research focused on the consequences of human health caused by exposure to emerging contaminants such as endocrine disruptors and nanoparticles. His research activities have been supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Geological Survey, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Department of Conservation, Saint Louis Zoo, and Missouri Water Resources and Research Center.


	Yinfa Ma, Ph.D. Curator's Teaching Professor of Chemistry (573) 341-6220 Fax: (573) 341-6033 yinfa@mst.edu
Research Interests Bioanalysis and bioseparations Precancer screening using variety of biomarkers: proteins, peptides, and small molecules Emerging contaminants in drinking water: PPCPs, algal toxins, DBPs, pesticide and herbicide degradate products, etc. Nanotoxicity study by using LC-MS, GC-MS and other analytical techniques Single molecule and single cell imaging


	Melanie Mormile, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biological Sciences (573) 341-6346 FAX: (573) 341-4821 mmormile@mst.edu
Research Interests Environmental microbiology, use of anaerobic microorganisms for the destruction of organic contaminants.


	Glenn Morrison, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering (573) 341-7192 FAX: (573) 341-4729 gcm@mst.edu Website: www.mst.edu/~gcm
Research Interests Applied research in the area of improving the environment; formation, transport, transformation, and fate of air pollutants; pollutant interactions at interfaces; measurement and control of air pollutants from indoor to regional scales.


	Jianmin Wang, PhD Assistant Professor of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering 573-341-7503 Fax: 573-341-4729 wangjia@mst.edu
Research Interests Water and wastewater treatment Fate and transport of pollutants in natural and engineered systems Water chemistry and interfacial phenomena


	David Wronkiewicz, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Geology and Geophysics (573) 341-4679 FAX: (573) 341-6935 wronk@mst.edu
Research Interests Physicochemical technology development for industrial wastewater Hazardous waste, groundwater, and drinking water treatment Ozonation and advanced oxidation processes Adsorption, precipitation, electro-winning, ion exchange, pollution prevention, heavy metal recovery, and biodegradability enhancement.