CEE Seminar - Engineering Microbial Systems for Water, Climate, and Sustainable Agriculture

Dr. Winkler's presentation will offer an engaging overview of how her research brings together microbial ecology, process engineering, and mathematical modeling to address important challenges in water, climate, and agriculture. She will share advances in wastewater treatment that improve nutrient management while reducing energy use and space requirements, opening new possibilities for more sustainable water reclamation. She will also discuss innovative tools for studying how wetland microbes shape greenhouse gas emissions in a changing climate, with implications for both environmental prediction and policy.
In addition, Dr. Winkler will highlight emerging work in sustainable agriculture, including new approaches to delivering beneficial bacteria and fungi to crops to support growth while reducing fertilizer inputs. Altogether, her presentation will showcase how engineering microbial systems can generate practical, forward-looking solutions to some of today's most pressing environmental challenges.