Lisa A. Emili

Lisa A. Emili, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in contaminant transport and biogeochemical cycling in freshwater ecosystems. She serves as Director of Honors and Undergraduate Research within the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science (SAFES).

Research Interests:

• Microplastic contamination in freshwater systems
• "Blue" carbon accumulation in coastal wetlands
• Biogeochemical cycling mechanisms
• Freshwater quality assessment
• Water resource management strategies

Dr. Emili actively supports undergraduate research initiatives and teaches courses spanning geology, geography, soil science, and environmental studies. Her work focuses on environmental sustainability through interdisciplinary research approaches.