MA, Public Administration, University of Eastern 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).
MEng, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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.
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
Jennifer Dunn
PhD Student, Environmental and Energy Policy
Education
BA, International Relations (Science, Technology Environment), and Public Policy,
Michigan State University
MA, Environmental Studies, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
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.
BFA, Visual Art, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
MA, Historic Archaeology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland, Canada
MA Thesis: "A view of folk pottery's muddy past as seen through clay: an analysis
on a sample of ceramics found at the historic Caldwell Pottery factory site in Arrow
Rock, Missouri"
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
MA, Heritage Management, Ironbridge Institute, University of Birmingham, UK
BS, History—Archaeology strand, FCSH, New University of Lisbon
Research Inerests
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.
Andy Mueller
PhD Candidate, Industrial Heritage and Archaeology
BS, Chemical Engineering, High Institute of Petroleum
AAS, Process Plant Technology, Montana State University
Research Interests
I am a PhD student in the Environmental and Energy Policy program. I focus primarily
on fossil-fuel subsidies, their social, economic and environmental impact (more broadly
sustainable development), and the challenges to their reform.
Before joining Michigan Tech, I worked in oil and gas industries for almost nine years.
I have two undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering and an AAS in Process Plant
Technology from the High Institute of Petroleum, in Tripoli, and MSU-Billings, MT,
respectively. Also, I have a Master of Science in engineering management from University
of Kansas. My master's field research was on the use of ISO 14001 in Oil & Gas industries.
When I am not at school, you can find me swimming in the pool, playing soccer, or
just going for a hike in the nearby woods, depending on the weather and time of year.
I love horse riding, traveling and best of all mechanical projects like working on
cars!
