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Duke University
140B Hudson Hall Durham, NC 27710 tld19@duke.edu
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I am an environmental bioprocess engineer at Duke
University who specializes in developing biogas upgrading biotechnology. Currently, I am Ph. D. candidate working under the supervision of Dr. Marc A. Deshusses. My thesis research investigates the use of
biological trickling filter reactors to upgrade raw biogas to renewable
natural gas standards for alternative energy generation. This research recently
received the Senol Utku Award for the best pre-dissertation peer-reviewed
journal publication in the Civil & Environmental Engineering
Department at Duke. I anticipated completing my doctoral studies during the summer of 2019. Visit my research page to learn more about my current efforts in engineering bioreactors for renewable natural gas generation.
Following my doctoral studies, I
aspire to pursue a career where I can continue to advance the field of sustainable biotechnology through research and teaching. I am currently
enrolled in Duke's Certificate of College Teaching program to professionally
develop my pedagogy skills - I anticipate completing this program in February of 2019.
In addition to my doctoral studies, I am engaged with various campus committees. I served as the Chair for both
CEE's student advocacy group (SAGE) and for The Engineering Graduate Student
Council (EGSC). Currently, I serve as the Green Labs subcommittee chair for Pratt's GREENgineering initiative. Our mission is to communicate and
implement sustainable practices within the Pratt School of Engineering.
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