John W. Sutherland

Dr. John W. Sutherland is a Professor and Fehsenfeld Family Head of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. He has been recognized with the 2024 AEESP Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to academic collaboration and leadership in environmental engineering. His research focuses on sustainability, recycling, advanced manufacturing, and rare earth materials. As Chair of the AEESP's Environmental Engineering Program Leaders Committee, he drives initiatives to enhance academic programs and bridge industry-academia collaboration.

His research interests include circular economy strategies, life cycle engineering, and environmental impacts of manufacturing processes. Key projects involve optimizing electric vehicle motors, recycling rare earth magnets, and developing sustainable material recovery systems.

Dr. Sutherland's recent work emphasizes decarbonizing manufacturing processes and analyzing critical material demands for clean energy technologies. His publications span topics from bioleaching of e-waste to predictive models for energy efficiency in machining.

• Awards: 2024 AEESP Distinguished Service Award
• Leadership: Head of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue
• Grants/Advising: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts

He leads initiatives to advance industrial sustainability through innovative recycling techniques and data-driven decision-making frameworks.