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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.

 Michael Amadori Michael Amadori
MaAmador@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Rochester (Neuroscience)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Associate Professor Douglas Daley
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/amadoriesf/home

 Danielle Benati Danielle Benati
dsbenati@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Associate Professor Douglas Daley
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " My graduate experience has been one that I will never forget."

 Jessica Bohn Jessica Bohn
jl_bohn@Hotmail.com

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Stewart Diemont
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering Agroforestry in Southern Mexico
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Learning about what you love is the best job"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/jessicaloubohn/

 Maria-Theresa Isla Cabaraban Maria-Theresa Isla Cabaraban
mtcabara@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines (Chemical Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • 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."
  • http://sites.google.com/site/mticabaraban/

 Laura Calandra Laura Calandra
lncaland@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Geo-spatial Information Science and Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " I feel like I haven't left, which is not a negative emotion. I intend to learn and teach in a way befitting my position, while spreading my love of remote sensing technology!"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/lncalandra

 Dan Coyle Dan Coyle
dccoyle@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY ESF
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Analysis of Hydrologic records in the Vicinity of the Tully Valley Mud-Boils
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Hassett, like the other ERE faculty, is an advisor that will join you in the field."
  • http://dccoyle.mysite.syr.edu

 Christopher Doty Christopher Doty
cddoty@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Master of Professional Studies
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Associate Professor Douglas Daley
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Environmental Management with a focus in Energy Resource Management
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " My graduate experience is exciting so far."
  • http://sites.google.com/site/cddotysite/

 Justin Dusseault Justin Dusseault
jdusseau@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY at Oswego (Business/ Spanish Language)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.P.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck 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."

 Mark Fabian Mark Fabian
mwfabian@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Vermont (Environmental Sciences)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Surface Water Hydrology - investigation of how dewatering a tropical mountain stream for a rural community water supply in Honduras affects riparian and hyporheic gradients and exchange rates.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " ESF and ERFEG have provided me with the opportunity to persue a research topic the meets my specific career goals. We're lucky to have such a flexible department that encourages practical research that helps solve real world problems!"
  • http://mwfabian.mysite.syr.edu/

 Colin Gleason Colin Gleason
cjgleaso@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Jungho Im
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " It is exciting to be a part of so much interesting research and such good company"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/cjgleaso/

 Binglei Gong Binglei Gong
BGong@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Beijing Normal University (GIS & RS)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Jungho Im
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Environmental Remote Sensing
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Explore the data behind the visual world"

 Bangshuai Han Bangshuai Han
hbs1982@yahoo.com.cn

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Lanzhou University
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Hydraulic laboratory, field and computer work to investigate water resources engineering methods for channel and related land resources restoration.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " never stop"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/waterhanclub/

 Yuling He Yuling He
yhe15@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Beijing Jiaotong University (Environmental Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Wendong Tao
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " My graduate experience will be the greatest asset in my life."
  • http://sites.google.com/site/yulingheesf/

 Matt Huchzermeier Matt Huchzermeier
mphuchze@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Wendong Tao
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/mhuchzermeier/

 Sean Huckins Sean Huckins
huckinss@upstate.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Syracuse University (Industrial Design, BID, 1989), SUNY at Buffalo (Biomaterials Science, MS, 1992)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • 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."

 Bethany Jeffords Bethany Jeffords
bjefford@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Southern Connecticut State University (Earth Science, concentration in Geology)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Master of Science and Professional Studies
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Water and wetland resources
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Grasp the knowledge that is gained and let it lead me to great experiences"

 Huiran Jin Huiran Jin
hjin02@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Peking University (GIS and Remote Sensing)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Giorgos Mountrakis
  • 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."
  • http://sites.google.com/site/huiranjin/

 David Kalenak David Kalenak
dskalena@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Institute of Optics, University of Rochester (BS/MS, Optics)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Comparative Study of Optical Properties of Freshwater Lakes in Upstate New York for the Propose of Developing Remote Sensing Water Monitor Capabilities.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " If you are perseverant in your desire to make a difference, ESF has many significant (albeit sometimes hidden) opportunities, accompanied by talented people that are sincerely willing to help you succeed."

 Yinghai Ke Yinghai Ke
yke@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Environmental Science, Wuhan University
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Investigating new advances in forest species classification
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Never give up"

 Sarah Kelsen Sarah Kelsen
skelsen@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Stewart Diemont
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Our faculty is supportive and dedicated, classes are intimate and diverse, we have the best comprehensive environmental coursework in the country, full of opportunities for hands on learning, preparing us to be insighful leaders, to -be the change we wish to see in the world- and take on the vast challenges facing our generation."

 Melody Kight Melody Kight
mdkight@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Maryland (Government) & Syracuse University College of Law (JD)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Stormwater Management
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " I am so excited to work and learn in an environment where 'interdisciplinary' and 'applied' are not just ideals but run with everything that we do."
  • http://sites.google.com/site/melodykight/

 Shriya Kulkarni Shriya Kulkarni
shkulkar@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Mumbai University (Environmental Science)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Master of Professional Studies
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Environmental Science for Business Applications
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Life is busy and full in graduate school!"

 Hui Lin Hui Lin
hlin17@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Tsinghua University (Environmental Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Stewart Diemont
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Spend less, learn better~"

 Zhenyu Lu Zhenyu Lu
zlu03@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Lanzhou University(Geography Science)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Jungho Im
  • 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"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/centaurshome/

 Li Luo Li Luo
liluo@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Beijing Information Technology Institute, Information management and Information System(major), Bachelor; Peking University, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(major), Master Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Sought
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Giorgos Mountrakis
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    GIS, Remote Sensing
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " When something is used to its full potential it will break."

 Deborah Ofori Deborah Ofori
dofori@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Associate Professor Douglas Daley
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Phytohydraulic control
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " New experiences are sometimes challenging yet exciting"

 Eben Pendleton Eben Pendleton
empendle@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Juniata College (Engineering Physics and Environmental Science)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Sustainable Water Resources with rigorous application of the SWAT model to a Skaneateles Lake sub-watershed. The Skaneateles Lake watershed infiltrates and purifies most rainfall, providing Syracuse with EPA approved drinking water. Most other cities have less pristine water supplies which require artificial filtration.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Its amazing what I’ve already learned in one semester; challenges, frustrations and success in an extremely supportive environment."

 Donnie Rayome Donnie Rayome
ddrayome@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Oregon (Biological Anthropology, Environmental Studies)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Stewart Diemont
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Simply put, ESF is the best place to be a graduate student"

 Caroline Romano Caroline Romano
caromano@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY ESF, BS in Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    MS - Environmental Management
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Associate Professor Douglas Daley
  • 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."

 George Schmitt George Schmitt
gschmitt@morrisengineers.com

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    ESF, FEG
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.P.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Survey distances vs Grid coordinates
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Course work and overall experience has been well worth it."

 Shun Shi Shun Shi
shishun1987@gmail.com

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Beijing Normal University (Environmental Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Wendong Tao
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Never do things by halves!"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/shunspage/

 Peter Song Peter Song
psong01@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Stochastic Hydrol
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Be Humble, Don't Grumble"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/pmsong01/

 Kyle Thomas Kyle Thomas
kethomas@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Designing sustainable development through hydrologic model sensitivity to land use spatial heterogeneity
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " This program of study has pushed me to go beyond model application and get into designing tools for sustainable development."
  • www.naturalsystemsengineering.com

 Chris Travis Chris Travis
cdtravis@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY (Biology)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Associate Professor Douglas Daley
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " ESF prepares you to sustain the world."

 Jianfeng Wen Jianfeng Wen
jwen01@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Shaanxi Normal University, Environmental Science, BS; Nanjing University, Environmental Management, MS
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Wendong Tao
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Ecological Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Cherish the opportunity, enrich my life!"

 Bo Xi Bo Xi
boxi@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Henan University (GIS)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Giorgos Mountrakis
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    GIS&RS
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Attitude is everything!"
  • http://sites.google.com/site/xiboflair/

 Mi Yan Mi Yan
myan@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Central South University(GIS, BS); Central South University (Cartography and GIS, MS)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    GIS and Hydrologic modeling
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Winners never quit and quiters never win"

 Sheng Yang Sheng Yang
syang16@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Nanjing University (Geographic Information Science)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Giorgos Mountrakis
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Forestry Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " A new style of the life and a fresh taste of the world"

 Yang Yang Yang Yang
yyang31@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Xi'an Jiaotong University (Electronic Science and Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • 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."
  • http://sites.google.com/site/yangyanghomepage/

 Wenhua Zhang Wenhua Zhang
wzhang11@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Northeast Forestry University of China (Forestry)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    GIS
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " It is good to make sure if you could go a little bit further before you stop."

 Tian Zhou Tian Zhou
tizhou@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Lanzhou University (Physical Geography)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • 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."
  • http://sites.google.com/site/tianzhousite/

 Wei Zhuang Wei Zhuang
wezhuang@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    PHD
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Giorgos Mountrakis
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Environmental Resources Engineering
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Working with passion, not impulsion!"

 Yue Zuo Yue Zuo
yzuo@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Wuhan University (Geographic Information System)
  • Graduate Degree Sought at ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    GIS
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " I come here to bring out the secrets of nature and apply them for the happiness of man; I come here to get a friendship in the multi-cultural world and regard it as a gem of my lifetime."

Graduated Students - Our Alumni

Information on our alumni students is provided here to share some of our proud moments.

 Osman Yussuf Ahmed Osman Yussuf Ahmed
oyahmed@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya (BSc Agricultural Engineering: Soil and Water option)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Graduated: Drought Trends in Northern Kenya
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority- (E. B. White)"

 Russ Aicher Russ Aicher
rpaicher@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY-ESF (Environmental Studies)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Graduated: Hierarchical forest classification with thermal and multispectral imagery using modified regression tree techniques
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " ERE has provided a graduate program that actively joins GIS and natural sciences and engineering."

 Alvin Chan Alvin Chan
achan03@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Vermont (Electrical Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Evaluation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Applied learning is where it’s at."

 Doreen Bwalya Chipika Doreen Bwalya Chipika
dbwalyac@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Zambia (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    A regional assessment of hydrological drought in Southern Africa.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Profound thoughts on their way."

 Jill Crispell Jill Crispell
jkcrispe@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Cornell University (Biological and Environmental Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Examining river restoration techniques with ecological engineering design to enhance hyporheic exchange flow and improve environmental sustainability.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " By the 2nd week of my first semester I was wading streams and examining ecological-hydrological linkages in the field and computer laboratory."

 Adam Effler Adam Effler
ajeffler@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Vermont (Environmental Studies)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Changes in primary production in Onondaga Lake and Effect of Metro Upgrades?
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " ESF is a fun and enjoyable place to go to school. I have learned the most from the people I have met along the way."

 Kari Gunson Kari Gunson
kegunson@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Zoology/Ecology University of Calgary
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    MSc.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Giorgos Mountrakis
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Mapping Sciences, specifically for roadkills!
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Graduate experience is a roller coaster ride full of ups and downs"

 Satoshi Hirabayashi Satoshi Hirabayashi
shirabay@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Undergraduate Institute (Major): Musashi Institute of Technology (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    Ph.D
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Graduated: Estimating hydrologic and hydrogeologic indices with geostatistic and remote sensing techniques for prediction and estimation of low streamflow characteristics.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Three 'C's in my gratudate experience, comfortable, challenging, and computing."

 Nana Efua Imbeah Nana Efua Imbeah
neimbeah@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Kwame Nkrumah University of Sci. & Tech., Ghana (Civil Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Ted Endreny
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Examining the impacts of urban forests on air quality and water quality and quantity through theory and model testing in US States. The next phase may involve parameterizing the model with remotely sensed weather and land use data for international applications.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Within the 1st week on campus I had a supportive research environment and mentorship working with the USDA Forest Service. I sense this experience will prepare me for very big challenges."

 Jida Wang Jida Wang
wangjida288@gmail.com

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (Major Environmental Economics and Managements)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Giorgos Mountrakis
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Graduated: GIS algorithms for spatial analysis
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    "  A Combination of Learning and Exploring."

 Eric Lunin Eric Lunin
ehlunin@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    University of Rochester (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.P.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Preliminary Cost Analysis of Chilled Water system for Central New York
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " In this major I studied meteorology and aviation in the same semester!"

 Jessica Martin Jessica Martin
jsmart02@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Hobart and William Smith (Mathematics)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor James M. Hassett
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Evaluation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " This is a great way to apply the math skills in solving environmental problems."

 Adao H. Matonse Adao H. Matonse
ahmatons@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany (Physics)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    Ph.D.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Graduated: Development and evaluation of hillslope discharge models at a watershed scale.
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " SUNY ESF, the right place for studying and undertaking research with its dynamic environment that can bring together science, technology and society for a cleaner and more sustainable world. What an exciting experience!"

 Rebecca Maurer Rebecca Maurer
rmaurer@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Clarkson University (Interdisciplinary Engineering & Management)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    MPS in Environmental & Resource Engineering
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Graduated: Utilizing a geographic information system for bridge management and inspection
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " It is challenging going back to school while working full time, along with all of life's other commitments, but it is a rewarding experience."

 Yvonne Paul Yvonne Paul
yepaul@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Geological Science; SUNY University at Buffalo
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    MS Environmental and Resource Engineering with a concentration Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Estimation of Accuracy -- A Comparison of Lidar and Survey-based Measurements
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at ESF.  The smaller education setting has allowed me to become involved with several opportunities that a larger university would not permit."

 Kimi Schmitt Kimi Schmitt
kimiksaeki@aol.com 

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    SUNY ESF (EFB) 
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.P.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Assistant Professor Lindi Quackenbush
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    Change detection of impervious land cover
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Rewarding especially the GA experience"

 Mi Yan Mi Yan
myan@syr.edu

  • Undergraduate Institute (Major):
    Central South University(GIS, BS); Central South University (Cartography and GIS, MS)
  • Graduate Degree Obtained ESF:
    M.P.S.
  • Graduate Advisor:
    Professor Chuck Kroll
  • Graduate Research Topic:
    GIS and Hydrologic modeling
  • Quote on Graduate Experience:
    " Winners never quit and quiters never win"

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