low-temperature geochemistry
Rakiya is an honors undergraduate studying Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE). At the Toner Lab, she is researching the adsorption capacity of olive pomace for treating heavy-metal contaminated water, specifically aiming to maximize its regeneration efficiency across multiple use cycles.
Edwin earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Systems from the University of California, Merced, and a B.S. in Geology from California State University, Fresno. His dissertation research focused on developing in-situ remediation media for mercury-contaminated sediments, incorporating spectroscopic and microscopic characterization of synthetic (e.g. manganese oxides) and natural materials (e.g. soils and sediments).
Dr. Kyounglim Kang is a geochemist with expertise in biogeochemistry, aqueous chemistry, and synchrotron-based spectroscopic and imaging techniques. She earned her Ph.D in Environmental Geosciences from the University of Vienna, Austria, where her research focused on the catalytic effects of redox processes on ligand-controlled dissolution of Fe(III) (hydr)oxide minerals. She also holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Korea University.
Connor Buckley is an undergraduate student majoring in Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management. He is currently working in the Mercury Lab on a project examining the impact of climate change on mercury in boreal peatlands. This research is supported by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).
Cole Stenberg earned his undergraduate B.S. degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management (ESPM) with minors in Soil Science and Water Science. Cole's primary research interests include Hydropedology and Redox Chemistry.
Maricia is co-advised by Professor William Arnold. Visit this American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientist page to learn about a communications award that the project team earned.
Visit The Prairie Pothole Project website to learn more about Maricia's work!
https://www.prairiepotholeproject.com/
Brandy Toner is a Professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
