Dan Ressler

Dan Ressler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Susquehanna University. He specializes in soils, wetlands, environmental science, and environmental chemistry, with a focus on transforming contaminated materials into sustainable resources.

Education

• PHD, Iowa State University of Science & Technology
• MS, Iowa State University of Science & Technology
• BS, Pennsylvania State University

Ressler's research interests stem from his experience as an environmental consultant, where he observed the challenges of soil contamination from oil, gasoline, and chemical spills. He explores innovative ways to repurpose waste materials—such as converting banana peels into compost or contaminated soils into construction ingredients—to advance environmental sustainability.

His professional journey bridges practical environmental remediation and academic inquiry, emphasizing scalable solutions for a waste-conscious society.