Adewale A. Adesanya
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2021
Advisors
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- M. Eng., Energy and Environmental Management, Europa Universitaet Flensburg, Germany
- BS, Industrial and Production Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Research Interests
- 100% Renewable Electricity for Cities and Communities
- Renewable Energy Technology Adoption
- Energy Policy and Justice
- Community Energy Development
- Sustainable Energy Systems Modelling
- Climate Change
- Applied Informatics in Energy Planning and Energy Efficiency
Tyler Allen
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2019
Thesis Topic
- Social Drug use at Coalwood lumber camps
- Advisor: LouAnn Wurst
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BA, History, West Virginia State University
Research Interests
- Industrial Archaeology
- Rural Communities
- Planned Communities
- Coal Heritage
- Historic Archaeology
- Labor movements
Andrew Anklam
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2021
Thesis Topic
- Lost and Found: Identifying Ephemeral Mining Sites At Isle Royale National Park By Reconstructing Government Land Office Survey Paths In GIS
- Advisor: LouAnn Wurst
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Archaeology, University Wisconsin La Crosse
- BS, Geographical Information Systems, University Wisconsin La Crosse
Research Interests
- Industrial and historical archaeology
- Landscape archaeology
- Cultural resource management
- The archaeology of resource extraction
- Geospatial data collection and management
- Remote sensing
- Object based image analysis and machine learning classifiers for archaeological feature delineation
Jess Applin
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2022
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Political Science & History, Grand Valley State University
Research Interests
- Climate Change
- Environmental Law and Governmental Regulation
- Sustainable Forestry and Industry Regulation
- Urban Forestry and Urban Planting Initiatives
- Environmental and Public Policy History
- Incentive Based Environmental Programs
Courtney Archambeau
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2023
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Food systems
- Community engagement
- Food policy
- Food policy councils
John Arnold
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Social Sciences
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2017
Education
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Historic Preservation, University of Oregon
- MArch, Architecture, University of Oregon
- BS, Biology, University of Oregon
Research Interests
- Historical GIS
- Post-Industrial Landscapes
- 3D Digital Modeling
- Architecture & Design of the Human Environment
Aparajita Banerjee
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2016
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MA, Economics, Jadavpur University
Research Interests
- I have two interrelated research foci for my doctoral dissertation. The first one relates to understanding the socio-ecological impacts of biofuels, primarily on local communities where biofuel production systems are embedded.
- The other research focus is to understand how local, regional, and national level biofuel policies are in sync with community values and perceptions of the members, and figuring out who the main actors and institutions behind these policies are.
- I spend most of my spare time in reading newspapers, travelling, and watching classic, experimental, and rare movies around the world.
Brad Barnett
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2018
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MA, Public Administration, University of Eastern Kentucky
- BA, Political Science, University of Kentucky
Research Interests
- As a doctoral student at Michigan Tech, my research focuses on various aspects of sustainable bioenergy development including, but not limited to: consumer willingness to pay for renewable energy; impacts of local, national, and international feedstock certification programs; and third generation technology diffusion barriers.
- Prior to beginning my doctoral program at Michigan Tech, I spent several years overseeing business operations and coordinating an interdisciplinary biofuels research program at Eastern Kentucky University's Center for Renewable and Alternative Fuel Technology (CRAFT).
Adrian Blake
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2016
Educaton
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- B.A. (Hon.), North American Archaeology, Wilfred Laurier Univ. (2013)
Research Interests
- Built and standing heritage
- Heritage planning and recording
- Adaptive reuse and cultural resource management
- Metallurgy and blacksmithing
- Development of building and construction materials (i.e. lime mortar and concrete)
Erin Burkett
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2019
Advisor
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan
- BS, Zoology, Michigan State University
Research Interests
- Human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife
- Great Lakes ecology and fisheries
- K-12 science education
Brent Burns
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2020
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MEng, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- BS, Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- My research interest is in the development renewable energy policies with specific interest in offshore wind power policy analysis in the great lakes and ocean coastal waters of the United States.
- I also serve as the Director of Corporate Partnerships for Michigan Technological University. As the primary point of contact for any general or strategic industry inquiries, I am responsible for leading the connection of the interests from companies with appropriate campus initiatives/constituents.
Marley Chynoweth
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2017
Thesis Topic
- An Archaeological Investigation of the Ghyll Bank Townsite, Windigo, Isle Royale National Park
- Advisor: Timothy Scarlett
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BS, History, Northern Michigan University
Research Interests
- Isle Royale National Park
- Industrial and Cultural Landscapes
- Historic Preservation
- Cultural Resource Management
- Public History and Archaeology
- Mining Heritage
- Industrial Communities and the Role of Corporate Paternalism
- Heritage Interpretation in National Forests and Parks
- History of Elite Sportsmen's Clubs of the U.P.
Mark Dice
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2018
Thesis Topic
- ”3D Documentation Technologies and the Preservation and Marketing of Industrial Heritage Sites”
- Advisor: Timothy Scarlett
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BA, Music Education, Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia State University)
Research Interests
- Laser Scanning of Industrial Structures
- Photogrammetry
- Digitalization and Heritage Management
- Professional Applications of Consumer Technologies in Archaeology
Madelina DiLisi
- MS (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy - 2023
Advisor
Education
- MS (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Sustainability Science and Society, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Food Systems
- Community Engagement
- Food Policy
- Environmental and Energy Policy
Brendan Doucet
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2020
Thesis Topic
- American Fur Company Fishing Operations on Isle Royale
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BA, Anthropology, Wayne State University
Jennifer Dunn
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2018
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MA, Environmental Studies, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
- BA, International Relations (Science, Technology Environment), and Public Policy, Michigan State University
Research Interests
- My master’s thesis examined the biodiesel renewable fuel standard for Washington State. Specifically, my thesis focused on the policy’s shortcomings and the next steps in promoting biodiesel use in the state through alterations of the RFS or creation of new policy and goals.
- As a doctoral student at Michigan Tech, my research will focus on bioenergy and biofuel policy at the state, national, and international levels.
- Prior to starting Evergreen’s graduate program, I worked for the Nevada Conservation Corps. During this time, I was an Americorps volunteer on the Trail Restoration Crew, building and restoring trails throughout Nevada, such as the Rim to Reno trail which connects Lake Tahoe to Reno.
Matthew Durocher
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2018
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BA, English, Michigan Tech
Research Interests
- Music Technology
- Social History
- Archaeology
- Folklore
- Ethnomusicology
- Oral History
- Documentary Film Production
Sophia Ford
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2019
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Geology, Kansas State University
Research Interests
- Environmental Justice
- Class and Inequality
- Property
- Mining and Mineral Policy
- Feminism and Feminist Theory
Himamshu Ghimire
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy-2018
Thesis Topic
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Environmental Science, Miami University of Ohio, Oxford, Ohio
- Graduate coursework, Environmental Law and Environmental Health and Epidemiology, University of Findlay, Ohio
- BEng., Civil Engineering, Bangalore University, India
- Assoc. Arts, Economics, Austin Community College and University of Texas, Austin
- Assoc. Science, Geography, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
Research Interests
- Policy for ecologically and economically sustainable energy production and use
Olivia Ghormley
- MS (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy - 2022
Advisor
Education
- MS (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Environmental Policy
- Energy Policy
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Justice
Sean Gohman
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2019
Education
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Tech
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Tech
- BA, Anthropology, St. Cloud State University
Research Interests
- Landscape perspectives on the role of energy transformation in the creation of industrial systems
- Copper Country history and heritage
- The heritage of sport
Anne Greub
- MS (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy - 2024
Advisor
Education
-
MS (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
-
Graduate Certificate, Public Policy, Michigan Technological University
-
BS, Sustainability Science and Society, Michigan Technological University
-
BS, Social Sciences Policy, Law and Society, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
-
Urban and Rural Community Planning
-
Energy Efficiency
-
Sustainable Campus Development
Chris Henderson
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2016
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Resource Conservation and Ecology, University of Montana
Research Interests
- I am interested in the human dimensions of wildlife management, and for my Master’s thesis I am studying how the changing demographics of hunters and anglers can impact state agencies’ capacity for effective management, conservation, and habitat restoration efforts.
- My undergraduate research focused on the ecology of invasive species in the western US.
- My future goals are to integrate my interdisciplinary background and find ways to work at the confluence of social and natural sciences. I believe effective scientific communication and ecological literacy are more important than ever if we hope to address current environmental challenges.
Gideon Hoekstra
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2020
Thesis Topic
- Changes in Land Use on Quincy Mining Company Property
- Advisor: LouAnn Wurst
Education
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BA, Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research Interests
- Mining Archaeology
- Evolutionary Anthropology
- "Rust Belt" and Midwestern Archaeology
Zachary Hough Solomon
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2023
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Forestry, Northland College
Research Interests
- Environmental History
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Payment for Ecosystem Services
Kathy Huerta Sanchez
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2024
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Business Administration, Oklahoma State University
Research Interests
- Environmental & Energy Policy
- Environmental & Energy Justice
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Climate Change
Talva Jacobson
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2022
Advisors
Education
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaelogy, Michigan Technological University
- MA, Historic Archaeology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland, Canada
- BFA, Visual Art, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Research Interests
- Industrial Heritage and Landscapes
- The Selling of Heritage and how it is used by the living community
- Communication, Re-use, and Adaptation
- Rehabilitation, Conservation, and Identity
- Hazard Management, Sustainable Planning, Community Development, and Public Archaeology
- Risk Perception, Preparedness, and Resilience
Jordan Kelley
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2022
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Wildlife Ecology - with concentration Conservation Biology, University of Maine
Research Interests
- Policy Solutions for Environmental Conservation and Ecology
Zoé Ketola
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2023
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Energy & Environmental Justice
- Social Acceptability of Energy Transitions
- Energy Use and Poverty in Rural Communities
- Renewable Energy Accessibility and Adaptation
Naima Khan
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2015
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
Dane Kim
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2024
Advisor
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California
- BS, Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California
Research Interests
- Energy Transition
- Energy Policy
- Air Pollution
- Energy Justice and Governance
- Data Analytic Research Methods
Amanda Kreuze
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2015
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Environmental Studies, Western Michigan University
- BS, Geography, Western Michigan University
Research Interests
- I am interested in the privatization of water and how that relates to water rights. I am especially interested in these issues in developing countries.
Robert A. La Fave
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2024
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- M.P.A., Public Management, School of Public, Non-Profit and Health Administration, Grand Valley State University
- B.A., Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, James Madison College at Michigan State University
Research Interests
- Current focus: Community Development and Public Policy
- Energy Policy
- Land Use
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Public Policy
Hongmei Lu
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2021
Dissertation Topic
-
From garden city to sponge city: urban green infrastructure policy development in China
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MSc, Landscape Architecture and Planning, Wageningen University, NL
- MSc, Landscape Architecture, Nanjing Agricultural University, CN
- BSc, Landscape Architecture, Nanjing Agricultural University, CN
Research Interests
- Co-production as a policy instrument in urban solid waste management.
- Policy entrepreneur as the main driver of green roof policy development
- Legislation and regulation of for-profit shopping mall roof garden in metropolitan areas
- Quasi-Public-Private-Partnership (QPPP) in non-liberal politico-economic systems
- Street-level bureaucracy and community-based policy implementation
William Lytle
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2021
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Tech
- MS, Forestry, Michigan Tech
- BS, Wildlife Ecology and Management, Michigan Tech
Research Interests
- Social license
- Sustainable development
- Environmental justice
- Critical analysis of conservation
Michael Madison
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2021
Advisor
Education
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Professional Studies (GIS), Middle Tennessee State University
- MA, Public History, Middle Tennessee State University
- BA, History, University of South Carolina
Research Interests
- Historical GIS
- Rural Landscapes
- Oral History
- Folklore
- Community Engagement
Sidney Mechling
- MS Student (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy
Advisor
Education
- MS (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological Society
- BS, Sustainability Science and Society, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Policy Innovations Labs
- Enviromental and Energy Policy
Leonor A.P. de Medeiros
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2018
Thesis Topic
- "Heritage-Led Development in Postindustrial Areas"
- Advisor: Patrick E. Martin
Education
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- MA, Heritage Management, Ironbridge Institute, University of Birmingham, UK
- BS, History—Archaeology strand, FCSH, New University of Lisbon
Research Interests
- Industrial Archaeology and Heritage
- Industrial Landscapes
- Mining Communities
- Landscape Archaeology
- Sustainable Development
- Science Communication
- Current focus: Studying the ways in which industrial heritage and archaeological practice can support sustainable development in postindustrial rural areas.
Mayra S. Morgan
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2019
Dissertation Topic
- Ecotourism and Women's Empowerment: A Case Study in Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Advisor: Richelle L. Winkler
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Social Anthropology, Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY), Yucatan, Mexico
- BS, Social Anthropology, Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY), Yucatan, Mexico
Research Interests
- Sustainable tourism
- Ecotourism
- Conservation and community development
- Human dimensions of natural resources
- Gender relations
- Women's rights
- Children's rights
Andy Mueller
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2019
Education
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
Sun Nguyen
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2019
Thesis Topic
- The incorporation of public participation in decision making on the proposed PolyMet mine in Northeastern Minnesota.
- Advisor: Nancy Langston
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BA Environmental Studies University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research Interests
- State and Federal policies that dictate the decision-making process of mining projects
- Minerals policies
- Stakeholder analyses and public participation in public policies; government-to-government relationships
Erik Nordberg
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2018
Thesis Topic
- History, Founding, and Early Development of 4 Significant Amer. Industrial Manuscripts Repositories
Education
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Library Science and Graduate Certificate, Archival Administration, Wayne State University
- MPhil, Literature, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
- BA, Humanities, University of Ulster, UK
Research Interests
- Deindustrialization, re-industrialization, and the impact on cultural resources in urban settings.
- Archival traces of industrial history.
- Mining history (president of the Mining History Association, 2016-2017).
Roland Ofori
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2020
Dissertation Topic
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Michigan State University
- BA, Economics and Philosophy (minor), University of Ghana
Research Interests
- Agent-based modeling
- Non-market valuation
- Community sustainability
- Environmental economics and policy
- Energy economics and policy
- International development
Alexis Pascaris
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2021
- aspascar@mtu.edu
- Annex 208
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Environmental Studies & Sustainability, Michigan State University
Research Interests
- Renewable Energy
- Agrivoltaics
- Solar Photovoltaics
- Sustainable Land-Use
- Land Conservation
- Community Energy Development
Eric Pomber
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2016
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
Thesis Topic
- Comparative Study of Artifact Assemblages From Fort Wilkins
Research Interests
- My main area of interest is the conservation of ferrous artifacts through both traditional and experimental methods.
- I am also interested in wooden boat building and the conservation of historic wooden boats.
Emily Woods Prehoda
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2019
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Energy Policy
- Solar PV Technology
Valentin Pulido
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2023
Advisors
Education
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaelogy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Historic Preservation, Eastern Michigan University
- BA, Sociology, Michigan State University
- BS, Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Research Interests
- Industrial Heritage
- Memory and Heritage
- Cultural Landscape
- Historic Preservation
- Historical GIS
Mizanur Rahman
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2016
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Development Studies, University of Dhaka
- MS, Chemical Technology, University of Dhaka
- BS, Applied Chemistry, University of Dhaka
Research Interests
- I started my career with a financial institution in Bangladesh and also worked with a nonprofit organization as a project coordinator for an education project.
- Investigating the potentials of renewable energy for alleviating poverty.
Karuna Rana
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2020
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BEng, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Mauritius
Research Interests
- Sustainable behavior change
- Sustainable communities
- Corporate sustainability and reporting
- Plastic pollution and solid waste management
- Transition to a 100% renewable energy future
- Role of youth in environmental policy-making
- 4th Industrial Revolution and Environmental Sustainability
- Ocean and climate change
Kei Schmidt
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2022
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Audio Engineering Technology, Lawrence Technological University
Research Interests
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Development
- Energy Justice
- Community Engagement
Emma Schwaiger
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2016
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BA, History, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- I was introduced to the Industrial Archaeology program as an undergraduate student and knew this is what I wanted to do. My interest areas include mine wastes, the impact of industry on the landscape, and how landscapes transformed with technological change.
- My current research is focused on Torch Lake, specifically, mapping out changes in the industrial shoreline to pin-point possible PCB pollution sites.
Kabanda Herve Christian Sheja
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2022
Advisor
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Integrated Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Research Interests
- Renewable Energy Adoption
- Energy Access
- Energy Justice
- Energy Conservation
Cooper David Sheldon
- MS, Industrial Archaeology - 2021
Education
- MS, Industrial Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BA, Anthropology, SUNY Potsdam
- BA, Archaeology, SUNY Potsdam
Research Interests
- Industrial Heritage Volunteerism
- Contemporary Archaeology
- Rural Industrial Communities
- Museum Volunteer Management
- Rural and Urban Industrial Heritage Representation
Jacob Slattery
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2021
Dissertation Topic
- Assessing food, energy and water (FEW) policies and conservation behavior in US households: an integrative approach
- Advisor: Mark Rouleau
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
- BS, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of Minnesota
Research Interests
- Arboriculture and urban forestry
- Survey design
- Ecological and environmental citizenship
- Policy processes
- Policy paradigms
- Norms and theories of behavior change
Gary Spikberg
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2021
Advisor
Education
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Computer Science, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Heritage Interpretation
- French Canadian Migration
- Record Linkage
- Virtual Reality
- Deep Mapping
- Historical GIS
Timothy Stone
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2022
Advisor
Education
- MS, Industrial Heritage and Archeaology, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Sustainability Sciences and Society, Michigan Technological University
Research Interests
- Quantitative Geography
- Health Geographies
- Historical Geographic Information Systems (HGIS)
- Sustainable Development
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- Natural Disasters / Natural Hazards
Ronesha Strozier
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2015
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Environmental & Natural Resources, Clemson University
Research Interests
- I am interested in how people interact with their environments. Specifically I want to study human behavior as it relates to their environmental choices. Currently I am studying regulatory teeth as it relates to environmental federalism. I find this topic very interesting because so far it has allowed me to study environmental law from a different perspective that will provide information on how to improve environmental policy in the future.
Fred Sutherland
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology - 2016
Education
- PhD, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, Michigan Technological University
- MA, Anthropology (concentration in historical archaeology), University of Massachusetts–Boston
- BA, Archaeology, Boston University
Research Interests
- I have been an archaeologist since 2002, studying industrial sites and communities since 2006. I came to Michigan Tech for my doctorate in 2009. Understanding how people negotiated the changes brought by industrialization is what inspires me.
- Currently, I am researching the development of the Cuyuna Iron Mining Range in Central Minnesota for my dissertation and am focusing on how the region’s innovations and unusual features made significant national and global contributions in the 20th century.
- Previous projects include the Quincy Smelter in Ripley, Mich. and the Copake Iron Works in Copake, N.Y.
Bethel Tarekegne
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2020
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MPP, Energy Policy, University of Maryland, College Park
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Benedict College
Research Interests
- Energy Access
- Energy Justice
- Sustainable Development
- Agent-based Modeling
- Electrification Modeling and Analysis
- Energy-Poverty-Climate Nexus
Shardul Tiwari
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Social Sciences
- Postdoctoral Scholar
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2022
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MSc, Power Engineering, Brandenburg Technological University, Germany
- B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, Uttarakhand Technical University, India
Research Interests
- Energy and Environmental Policy
- Energy Security and Energy Justice
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Power System Economics and Demand Side Management
- Energy Transition
Azat Turegeldin
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2020
Education
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- Kazakh National Technical University
Ashma Vaidya
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy - 2016
Education
- PhD, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Earth and Environmental Science, Lehigh University
- BS, Environmental Science, Kathmandu University
Research Interests
- I am interested in learning ways to develop policy designs for promoting and developing sustainable and renewable energy options.
- I believe in sustainable development, and believe that unless we opt for sustainable development, development without extreme environmental degradation and natural resource depletion are not possible.
Robert Zupko
- PhD, Computational Science and Engineering - 2019
Education
- PhD, Computational Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University
- ALM, concentration Software Engineering, Harvard University
- BS, Computer Science, Rivier College
Research Interests
- Agent-based modeling
- Sustainability
- Machine learning
- History