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Current Graduate Students

Information on our graduate students is provided here to facilitate communication between enrolled students as well as to inform and encourage prospective students. Photos may be of the student or of their research interest.

Current Students

Only currently registered students appear—new student names are added at the start of the academic year.

Fred AgyemanFred Agyeman
foagyema@syr.edu

Environmental Management

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Kroll

Links
Web Link

Personal Statement
I want to be an innovative person in all fields practicable and accessible to me for self development as well as making a meaningful impact to the agenda of environmental management.

Graduate Research Topic
Nutrient dynamics of fecal sludge as soil conditioner.

Favorite Quote
Every man has the right to decide his own destiny. (Bob Marley)

Home Page
Web Link

Michael AmadoriMichael Amadori
maamador@syr.edu

Ecological Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: University of Rochester (Neurosciences)

Quote on Graduate Experience
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/amadoriesf/home

Paul AngPaul Ang
paang@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Quackenbush

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY ESF (Engineering — Other)

Links
Web Link

Graduate Research Topic
Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Favorite Quote
“There are wood chips, there are computer chips, there potato chips, there are sail ships, but the most best ships are friendships” -Brian Williamson

Home Page
Web Link

Samuel Asare-AdjebengSamuel Asare-Adjebeng
sasaread@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: Kwame Nkrumah University of Sc (Civil Engineering)

Links
Web Link

Graduate Research Topic
Developing a water-budget for land reclamation using willow as a biomass-to-energy plant

Favorite Quote
"The minute you settled for less than you deserved, you get even less than you settled for." -Maureen Dowd

Home Page
Web Link

Nathan BarletNathan Barlet
ntbarlet@syr.edu

Environmental Management

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Diemont

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY ESF

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering

Favorite Quote
"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" - Native American Proverb

Home Page
Web Link

Joseph BeckerJoseph Becker
jfbeck01@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Endreny

Undergraduate Institute: LeMoyne College (Physics)

Graduate Research Topic
Observing characteristic differences between three stream types: pristine, degraded and restored

Favorite Quote
Truth, once found, would be simple as well as pretty -James Watson

Home Page
http://www.wix.com/jfbeck01/suny_esf/

Nishan BhattaraiNishan Bhattarai
nbhattar@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Quackenbush

Undergraduate Institute: Tribhuvan University (Forestry and Related)

Previous Graduate Study: Auburn University of Auburn Univ (Forestry and Related)

Graduate Research Topic
Remote Sensing Applications and GIS-based modeling

Favorite Quote
If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?- Einstein

Website
Nishan's webpage

Harrison BloomHarrison Bloom
hbloom@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Mountrakis

Undergraduate Institute: University of Maryland College Park* (Environmental Science)

Links
Web Link

Graduate Research Topic
Geospatial Information Sciences & Engineering

Favorite Quote
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school." (Albert Einstein)

Maria Theresa CabarabanMaria Theresa Cabaraban
mtcabara@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Kroll

Undergraduate Institute: Xavier University, Philippines (Chemical Engineering)

Previous Graduate Study: University of the Philippines (Chemical Engineering)

Graduate Research Topic
Application of an appropriate decision support tool that integrates ecological conservation and economic costs in the assessment of strategies and options for energy and/or waste management.

Quote on Graduate Experience
"It felt kind of strange at first to be back sitting on this side of the classroom. Nonetheless, I am excited to be learning and relearning concepts in a multidisciplinary environment, from faculties who are diverse in background and expertise. I am thrilled to have access to such vast educational resources, and looking forward to making full use of the exceptional facilities for research."

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/mticabaraban/

Laura CalandraLaura Calandra
lncaland@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Quackenbush

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY ESF (Engineering — Other)

Graduate Research Topic
Geo-spatial Information Science and Engineering

Quote on Graduate Experience
"If this isn't nice, I don't know what is."

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/lncalandra

Russell DanielsRussell Daniels
rudaniel@syr.edu

Ecological Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Diemont

Undergraduate Institute: Westrn Connecticut State Univ (Biology)

Personal Statement
“... and so I search for a niche where my mutant ideas are not selected against.”

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering

Website
Web Link

Justin DusseaultJustin Dusseault
jdusseau@syr.edu

Environmental Management

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Kroll

Graduate Research Topic
Environmental Management

Quote on Graduate Experience
"I'm very excited to be studying at an institution where people's professional aspirations so closely mirror their personal passion and convictions. My education at ESF will undoubtedly prove a great asset as I work to positively impact the environment and my community throughout my career."

Suzanne EllsworthSuzanne Ellsworth
smellswo@syr.edu

Environmental Management

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Kroll

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY ESF (Chemistry — Other)

Graduate Research Topic
Environmental Management

Michael FayMichael Fay
mifay@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Endreny

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY Center Buffalo (Geography)

Graduate Research Topic
Water Resources Engineering

Quote on Graduate Experience
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours." - Thoreau

Website
http://www.wix.com/MikeFay/sunyesf/

Zhu GuZhu Gu
gzhu03@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Im

Undergraduate Institute: Nanjing Normal University (Electrical Engineeri)

Graduate Research Topic
Environmental Resources Engineering

Bangshuai HanBangshuai Han
bahan@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Endreny

Undergraduate Institute: Lanzhou University (Geography)

Previous Graduate Study: Chinese Academy of Sciences (Geography )

Graduate Research Topic
Hydraulic laboratory, field and computer work to investigate water resources engineering methods for channel and related land resources restoration.

Favorite Quote
"Never stop"

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/waterhanclub/

Sean HuckinsSean Huckins
schuckin@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Hassett

Undergraduate Institute: Syracuse University (INDUSTRIAL DESIGN)

Previous Graduate Study: SUNY Buffalo (NATURAL SCIENCES)

Graduate Research Topic
Fusion of Images for the Human Brain Opportunities for Improved Diagnostic and Surgical Interventions

Quote on Graduate Experience
"My experience as a graduate student at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has been tremendously positive. The faculty, including Professor James M. Hassett, have always been exceptionally enthusiastic and supportive of my goal to explore a cross-disciplinary approach to human brain mapping as it relates to neurosurgical diagnostics and intervention. My affiliation and current program of study with SUNY ESF has always been a source of pride to me, and I am looking forward to the fact that my graduate education is not only preparing me to investigate the physical topography of the earth on which we live, but to also go spelunking into the depths of the human brain. The faculty in the mapping sciences program at SUNY ESF have not only made this possible, but have done so with sincere enthusiasm."

Huiran JinHuiran Jin
hjin02@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Mountrakis

Undergraduate Institute: Peking University (Geography)

Previous Graduate Study: Peking University (Geography )

Graduate Research Topic
GIS and Remote Sensing

Quote on Graduate Experience
"Do my best to make the study at ESF a most enjoyable and memorable one."

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/huiranjin/

Seyed Gholamrez Khatami KalkhoranSeyed Gholamrez Khatami Kalkhoran
sgkhatam@syr.edu

Forest Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Mountrakis

Graduate Research Topic
Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Favorite Quote
“I do not know what I may appear to the world; but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding of a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.” Sir Isaac Newton

Home Page
Web Link

Eileen LeonEileen Leon
eleon@syr.edu

Ecological Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Tao

Personal Statement
We (humans) are all damaging Earth with every single action; therefore, we have the power to stop this abuse and any small change in our daily activities can give some relief to our planet...

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering - Anaerobic Digestion for food wastes treatment

Home Page
Web Link

My Website
Web Link

Undergraduate School
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso - Civil Biochemical Engineer

Stephanie LewisStephanie Lewis
salewi04@syr.edu

Ecological Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: Syracuse University

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering

Favorite Quote
"If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change." -Michael Jackson

Home Page
Web Link

Manqi LiManqi Li
mli29@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Im

Undergraduate Institute: Wuhan University (Geography)

Graduate Research Topic
GIS and RS applications in Forestry

Quote on Graduate Experience
It has opened a door for me to explore new things in a field that interests me, and I hope I can go further.

Website
https://sites.google.com/site/manqili29/home

Tao LiuTao Liu
taliu@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Im

Undergraduate Institute: Northwest A&F University (Forestry and Related)

Linkedin website
Web Link

Quote on Graduate Experience
In the process of accomplishing challenging and interesting task every day, I can feel encouraging cantus of symphony that is mounted for my progress!

Graduate Research Topic
The application of remote sensing and GIS in environment research

Favorite Quote
Study itself is the part of life,so enjoy life,enjoy study.

Professional Website
Web Link

Daniel LiwickiDaniel Liwicki
dmliwick@syr.edu

Environmental Management

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY ESF (Engineering — Other)

My Public Profile
Web Link

Educational and Career Pursuit
Currently, I am working toward my Master of Professional Studies in the field of Environmental Management. I am a graduate of SUNY ESF, achieving my B.S. in Environmental Resources Engineering (May 2011). My graduate work and career interests include waste systems management, remedial systems, ecological restoration, and sustainability/risk assessment.

Graduate Research Topic
Developing decision tools and management models for evaluating alternatives in brownfield re-development

Favorite Quote
"One man gathers what another man spills"

M.P.S Environmental Management
Web Link

Claudia LosadaClaudia Losada
cilosada@syr.edu

Environmental Management

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: Universidad Simón Bolívar (Industrial Engineeri)

Favorite Quote
"If you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself and make the change" MJ

Zhenyu LuZhenyu Lu
zlu03@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Im

Undergraduate Institute: Lanzhou University (Geography)

Previous Graduate Study: Lanzhou University (Physical Geography )

Graduate Research Topic
Cutting-edge environmental problems by properly utilizing geographic information system modeling technologies and remote sensing of environment

Quote on Graduate Experience
"Treat this learning experience as my best; and make this learning experience be most memorable"

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/centaurshome/

Douglas MayerDouglas Mayer
djmayer@syr.edu

Ecological Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Tao

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY ESF (Environmental/Sanita)

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering

Favorite Quote
Justice is what love looks like in public. - Dr. Cornel West

Professional website
Web Link

Daria MedicisDaria Medicis

Environmental Management

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: Syracuse University

Previous Graduate Study: LeMoyne College (Business Administrat)

Graduate Research Topic
Renewable Energy

Nicholas PascoNicholas Pasco
nlpasco@syr.edu

Ecological Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: Wentworth Institute Tech (Mech Eng)

Personal Statement
Your best can always get better...

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering

Favorite Quote
"a million miles from yesterday, a million more to go"

Home Page
Web Link

Jesse RobinsonJesse Robinson
jrobin02@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Endreny

Undergraduate Institute: Indiana University of Bloomington* (Environmental Science)

Graduate Research Topic
Urban streams are likely to receive polluted runoff from our built environment and may suffer from serious historic pollution and modification. Despite this, stream restoration projects are often not located in these areas because of difficulty in assuring improvement to aquatic resources and the threat of future encroachment on these sites. This research will examine urban and non-urban restoration sites in order to determine if there is evidence of an important natural function: the mixing of surface and groundwater, which can influence nutrient processing, habitat, and more. Research will examine how urban restoration projects compare to non-urban sites, and further compare restoration to degraded and reference sites.

Favorite Quote
"Nullius in verba (on the words of no one)" - Royal Society of London

Website
Web Link

Caroline RomanoCaroline Romano
caromano@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: MS
Advisor(s): Daley

Undergraduate Institute: SUNY ESF (Environmental/Sanita)

Graduate Research Topic
Energy Balance of Alternative Landfill Cover Systems

Quote on Graduate Experience
"I came back to ESF for a reason - it's one of the best environmental schools in the country. I'm glad I took the opportunity to continue my education to earn a Masters degree from ESF."

Shun ShiShun Shi
shshi@syr.edu

Ecological Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Tao

Undergraduate Institute: Beijing Normal University (Environmental/Sanita)

Graduate Research Topic
Ecological Engineering

Favorite Quote
"Never do things by halves!"

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/shunspage/

Thomas TaggartThomas Taggart
tptaggar@syr.edu

Forest Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Endreny

Undergraduate Institute: Pennsylvania St University of University of Park (Materials Engineerin)

Personal Statement
I believe that water is extremely under appreciated and that the ultimate fate of humanity will depend on our handling of our water (and energy) needs in the face of a changing climate. I'm here to learn everything I can about water and all that it affects.

Favorite Quote
It loved to happen. -Marcus Aurelius

Christopher TravisChristopher Travis
cdtravis@syr.edu

Forest Engineering

Degree Sought: MPS
Advisor(s): Daley

Yang YangYang Yang
yyang31@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Endreny

Undergraduate Institute: Xi an Jiaotong University (Electronics Engineer)

Previous Graduate Study: Max-Planck Institute for Quant (Nanomechanics )

Graduate Research Topic
Incorporating bioclimatic feedback loops into the Urban Forest Effects models, linking anatomy, biogenic emissions, carbon sequestration, deposition of pollutants, energy use impacts, and hydrology.

Quote on Graduate Experience
"Trust yourself and your data."

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/yangyanghomepage/

Sheng YangSheng Yang
syang16@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Mountrakis

Undergraduate Institute: Nanjing University (Geography)

Previous Graduate Study: SUNY ESF (ERFEG )

Graduate Research Topic
Forestry Engineering

Quote on Graduate Experience
"A new style of the life and a fresh taste of the world"

Tian ZhouTian Zhou
tizhou@syr.edu

Water Resources Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Endreny

Undergraduate Institute: Lanzhou University (Geography)

Previous Graduate Study: Lanzhou University (Quaternary Geology )

Graduate Research Topic
Water Resource Engineering - examining through computer simulation, laboratory exercises, and field monitoring the impact of in-channel restoration structures on channel migration processes.

Quote on Graduate Experience
"I am obtaining a key to the unknown natural world."

Website
http://sites.google.com/site/tianzhousite/

Wei ZhuangWei Zhuang
wezhuang@syr.edu

Geospatial Information Science and Engineering

Degree Sought: PHD
Advisor(s): Mountrakis

Undergraduate Institute: China University of Mining Tec (Geography)

Previous Graduate Study: Beijing Normal University (Geography )

Graduate Research Topic
Application of Lidar Waveform Data in Ecology.

Quote on Graduate Experience
"Working with passion, not impulsion!"

Wei's WebSite
Web Link


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