Kory C. Russel

Kory C. Russel is an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon, with cross-appointments in African Studies and Global Health programs. His research focuses on sustainable sanitation solutions in resource-constrained environments, particularly through Container-Based Sanitation systems.

• University of Oregon, College of Arts and Sciences
• Department of Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Studies Program
• African Studies Program
• Global Health Program
• Housing and Homelessness Hub

Dr. Russel's work examines:

• Water and Sanitation (WASH) services in informal settlements
• Resource recovery from waste streams
• Entrepreneurial sanitation delivery models
• Caloric energy expenditure in water access
• Transpecies sanitation entanglements

His recent projects include the 2023 Venice Biennale installation exploring sanitation's multi-species impacts, with associated research on:

• Carbon sequestration through CBS systems
• Constructed wetland integration for wastewater treatment
• Nutrient cycling in informal settlements
• Market-based sanitation service delivery
• Anthropogenic waste impacts on aquatic ecosystems
• Climate-resilient sanitation infrastructure

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2021 University of Oregon Faculty Research Award
• Collaborative EPA P3 Awards with students
• ASLA Student Award collaborations

Dr. Russel leads the re.source sanitation research lab and co-founded the Landscape for Humanity initiative, while maintaining active affiliations with:

• Container-Based Sanitation Alliance (Chair)
• APRU Sustainable Cities Working Group
• Clean Water Services Oregon collaborations
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation partnerships