Robert M. Handler

Robert M. Handler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University's College of Engineering, with affiliated appointments in Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) and Social Sciences. He earned his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa and a BA in Chemistry from Gustavus Adolphus College.

• Focuses on sustainability assessment and life cycle thinking
• Teaches courses: ENG 4515/5515 Introduction to Sustainability and Resilience, ENG 4525/5525 Systems Analysis for Sustainability and Resilience, CM 3980 Sustainable Chemical Engineering
• Faculty Advisor for Green Campus Enterprise

His research spans environmental life cycle assessment, sustainable water/energy systems, and food-energy-water nexus analysis. Current initiatives include evaluating technologies for sustainable materials, manufacturing, and ecosystem services integration.

As a former postdoctoral researcher with Michigan Tech's Sustainable Futures Institute, he has extensive experience in sustainability assessment frameworks.