Graduate Student Directory

Esther Acheampong

Esther Acheampong

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Advisor

Education

  • MPhil, Integrated Coastal Management, UCC, Ghana
  • BS, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, UCC, Ghana

Research Interests

  • GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Environmental and Energy Policy
  • Policy Analysis
  • Coastal Management
  • Climate Change
Negar Aghaei

Negar Nelly Aghaei

  • MS Student, Sustainable Communities
Elizabeth Amoah

Elizabeth Amoah

  • MS Student, Sustainable Communities

Education

  • BA, Geography and Resource Development with Psychology, UG, Ghana

Research Interests

  • Policy and Governance
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Social Equity and Inclusion
  • Community Engagement 
Josephine Amponsem

Josephine Amponsem

  • PhD Candidate, Environmental and Energy Policy

Advisor

Education

  • MS, Natural Resource Economics, Michigan Technological University
  • BS, Materials Engineering, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

Research Interests

  • Environmental and Energy Policy
  • Environmental and Energy Justice
  • Policy Processes
  • Policy Analysis
  • Sustainability Technology Adoption and Diffusion
Mercedes Asamani

Mercedes Rowe Asamani

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • Master of Public Administration, University of Ghana. Accra, Ghana
  • B.Ed Arts, English and History, University of Cape-Coast, Ghana

Research Interests

  • Environmental and Energy Policy
  • Environmental and Energy Justice
  • Climate Education
  • Socio-Technical System Transitions
  • Community Engagement
Hawanatu Bangura

Hawanatu Bangura

  • MS Student, Sustainable Communities

Education

  • BSc. Accounting and Finance, University of Makeni

Research Interests

  • Sustainability Studies
  • Community Engagement
  • Urban Sustainable Development
  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Disability
  • Urban Health and Wellbeing
Kathie Brosemer

Kathie Brosemer

  • PhD Candidate, Environmental and Energy Policy

Dissertation Topic

Somewhere in the middle of aboriginal rights, climate justice, and pipelines.

Advisor: Roman Sidortsov

Education

  •  MS work, Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia
  • BS, Geology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Research Interests

  •  Climate change
  • Indigenous People's Rights - Treaty and otherwise
  • Pipelines through indigenous territory and treaty-protected resources
Aritra Chakrabarty

Aritra Chakrabarty

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • BA, Economics, University of Mumbai
  • MS, Economics (Development Studies), Symbiosis International University

Research Interests

  • Sustainability Studies
  • Human Development
  • Renewable Energy Policy
  • Policy Analysis and Energy Issues in Global South
Karen Colbert

Karen Colbert

  • PhD Student, Computational Science and Engineering

Advisor

Education

  • MS, Data Science, Michigan Technological University
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University 

Research Interests

  • Social Network Analysis
  • Race, Ethnicity, & Quantitative Methodologies
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Bridging Equity Gaps in Higher Education for BIPOC 
  • Assessment Tool Development for Tribal Colleges
  • Math Curriculum for Trial Colleges using Growth Mindset
Madelina DiLisi

Madelina DiLisi

  • MS Student (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy

Advisor

Education

  • BS, Sustainability Science and Society, Michigan Technological University

Research Interests

  • Food Systems
  • Community Engagement
  • Food Policy
  • Environmental and Energy Policy
Anne Greub

Anne Greub

  • MS Student (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • 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
Abbi Halkola

Abbi Halkola

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • BS, Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
  • MA, Sociology, Eastern Michigan University
  • Graduate Certificate, Post-Secondary STEM Education, Michigan Technological University

Research Interests

  • Environmental Justice
  • Equitable Policy Implementation
  • Rural Sociology
Robert Hazen

Robert Hazen

  • MS Student, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisor

Kathy Huerta Sanchez

Kathy Huerta Sanchez

  • MS Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • BS, Business Administration, Oklahoma State University

Research Interests

  • Environmental & Energy Policy
  • Environmental & Energy Justice
  • Renewable Energy Policy
  • Climate Change
Chaeyeong Jeong

Chaeyeong Russell Jeong

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • MS, Smart City, Dong-Eui University, South Korea
  • BS, Urban Engineering, Dong-Eui University, South Korea
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Research Interests

  • Urban Planning and Design
  • Land Use and Urbanization
  • Smart City
  • Walkability and Sustainability
  • Public Transportation Systems
James Juip

James Juip

  • PhD Candidate, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology
  • GIS Analyst

Advisor

Education

  • BS, Geology - Earth Science Education, Michigan Technological University 

Research Interests

  • Community Based Participatory Research
  • Historic GIS
  • Inclusive Historic Interpretation within Post-Industrial Communities 
Larissa Juip

Larissa Juip

  • PhD Candidate, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Education

  • MA, Anthropology-University of Manitoba
  • BA, Anthropology (Archaeology emphasis)-Minnesota State University Moorhead

Research Interests

  • Indigenous research methodologies
  • Natural and cultural interpretation
  • Truth and reconciliation
  • Collaborative heritage management and interpretation
  • Removing barriers to accessing heritage information
     
Dane Kim

Dane Kim

  • PhD Candidate, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • BS, Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California
  • MS, Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California
     

Research Interests

  • Energy Transition
  • Energy Policy
  • Air Pollution
  • Energy Justice and Governance
  • Data Analytic Research Methods 
Robert La Fave

Robert A. La Fave

  • PhD Candidate, Environmental and Energy Policy

Dissertation Topic

  • "Urban Sprawl and Community Sustainability in the Global Marketplace of the 21st Century"
  • Advisor: Adam Wellstead

Education

  • M.P.A., Public Management, School of Public, Non-Profit and Health Administration, Grand Valley State University (2007).
  • B.A., Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, James Madison College at Michigan State University (2003).

Research Interests

  • Current focus: Community Development and Public Policy
  • Energy Policy
  • Land Use
  • Renewable Energy Policy
  • Public Policy
Don Lee

Don Lee

  • PhD Candidate, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • MS, Environmental Policy and Management, American Public University
  • BA, General Studies, Aquinas College

Research Interests

  • Democratization of energy through public and municipal ownership of energy systems
  • Regionally appropriate clean/renewable energy technology adaptation
  • Distributed generation
  • Energy Economics
  • Climate change mitigation and resilience 
Patrick McGowan

Patrick McGowan

  • MS Student, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisor

Sidney Mechling

Sidney Mechling

  • MS Student (Accelerated), Environmental and Energy Policy

Advisor

Nyasha Milanzi

Nyasha Milanzi

  • MS Student, Sustainable Communities

Education

  • BS, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ashesi University, Accra, Ghana

Research Interests

  • Effective Civic Engagement in Research and Policy Process
  • Equitable Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities in Africa and the United States 
  • Air Quality's Impact on Public Health
  • Economics of Natural Resources
Wandipa Mualefhe

Wandipa La-Toya Mualefhe

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Advisor

Education

  • MS, Atmosphere/Energy, Stanford University
  • BS, Civil Engineering (Structures), Stanford University

Research Interests

  • Climate Justice
  • Climate/Environmental Policy
  • Energy Policy
  • Climate Change
  • Policymaking
  • Policy Analysis
  • Gendered Power
Jill Muraski

Jill Muraski

  • MS Student, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisor

Education

  • BA Anthropology, Michigan State University 
  • BA Art History, Michigan State University

Research Interests

  • Logging Industry
  • Land Management Policy and Practice
  • Public Archaeology and Accessibility 
  • Cultural Landscapes
Donovan Murphy

Donovan Murphy

  • MS Student, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisor

Education

  • BS, Secondary Education, Northern Michigan University

Research Interests

  • Heritage Discourse
  • Public History
  • Folk Art and Music
  • Early Copper Mining
  • Stump Prairies
  • Cultural Landscapes
Oladotun Ogunyemi

Oladotun Victor Ogunyemi

  • MS Student, Sustainable Communities
Kyle Parker-McGlynn

Kyle Parker-McGlynn

  • PhD Student, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Dissertation Topic

"Education Outreach Using Digital Archaeology"

Advisor: Steve Walton

Education

  • BS Geography Northern Michigan University
  • GIS Certificate Northern Michigan University
  • MS in Geography University of Idaho

Research Interests

  • Digital Preservation
  • Empowerment Through Technology
  • Digital Educational Outreach
  • Educational Gaming
  • GIS 
Julia Petersen

Julia Petersen

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • Master of Public Administration (MPS), University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance
  • Bachelor of Arts, Education, University of Michigan
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Michigan

Research Interests

  • Great Lakes Water Policy
  • Climate Change Induced Human Migration
  • Local and Regional Public Policy
  • Environmental Policy
  • Sustainability at the Level of Local Government

Jennifer E. Rachels

  • PhD Candidate, Environmental and Energy Policy

Dissertation Topic

Education

  • MPA, MBA, MA (Global Leadership in Sustainable Development), Hawai’i Pacific University
  • BS, Ed, Recreation- Natural Resource Management, University of Georgia

Research Interests

  • Primary interest: The workforce of the energy sector, in the context of history and the coming market transformation
  • Project and program failures in international economic development (particularly electricity projects)
  • Public-private partnerships for utility-scale energy resource development
  • Energy use and poverty
Marie Richards

Marie R Richards

  • PhD Candidate, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisor

Education

  • MA, Heritage Resources, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
  • MS, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Iowa
  • BA, Anthropology, University of Iowa

Research Interests

  • Cultural landscapes
  • Natural resources and ethnicity
Abigail Sanocki

Abigail Abbey Sanocki

  • PhD Student, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisor

Education

  • BA, Anthropology, Michigan State University
  • MA, History, University of Colorado-Denver
  • Historic Preservation Graduate Certificate, University of Colorado-Denver College of Architecture and Planning

Research Interests

  • Cultural Resource Management and Environmental Regulatory Compliance
  • Public History / Public Archaeology
  • Social History / Labor History
  • Historic Preservation Planning
  • Critical Heritage Discourse
  • Puns and Swearing
Brooke Schwaderer

Brooke Schwaderer

  • MS Candidate, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Education

  • BA, History, Michigan Technological University

Research Interests

  • Vernacular Architecture
  • Labor History
  • Social Mobility
  • Industrial Archaeology
  • Francophone Migration
James Schwaderer

James Schwaderer

  • PhD Candidate, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisor

Education

  • MA, Anthropology, Western Michigan University
  • BA, History, Michigan State University

Research Interests

  • Industrial Archaeology
  • Foodways
  • Virtual Archaeology
  • 3D Photogrammetry
  • Faunal Analysis
Caitlyn Sutherlin

Caitlyn Sutherlin

  • PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy

Education

  • MS, Environmental Science and Policy, Northern Arizona University
  • BS, Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology, University of Kansas
  • BS, Atmospheric Science, University of Kansas

Research Interests

  • Rights of Nature
  • Sustainable Development
  • Adaptation
  • Photovoice
  • Ethnography
  • Indigenous/Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Chris Trevino

Chris Trevino

  • MS Student, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Education

  • BA, Sound Design, Michigan Technological University
  • Japanese Language Certificate, Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Hikone, Japan

Research Interests

  • Industrial Heritage and Historic Preservation of Torch Lake Communities
  • Copper Country Industrial Heritage
  • Soundscape Archival and Preservation
  • Sound as Cultural Artifacts
  • Acoustic Ecology
 
Emma Wuepper

Emma Wuepper

  • PhD Candidate, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

Advisors

Education

BS, History, Northern Michigan University

Research Interests

  • Museum Studies
  • Production and Trade of Textiles