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Amy Landis serves as Associate Dean for Graduate and Online Education and Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University, with an affiliated appointment in Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering.
Her academic background includes:
- PhD from University of Illinois at Chicago
- MS from University of Illinois at Chicago
- BS from Denison University
With 20 years of academic experience, Dr. Landis specializes in computational sustainability tools including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Material Flow Analysis (MFA), social LCA, and techno-economic analysis (TEA). Her research integrates experimental laboratory work with field studies, focusing on sustainable energy systems, biomaterials development, plastic pollution impacts across nano/micro/macro scales, and STEM inclusivity initiatives. Recent projects involve microplastic database development through environmental sampling and phytoremediation studies using soil amendments on contaminated lands.
As Director of CEPlast (International Network for Circular Economy of Plastic Sustainability), she leads global collaborative efforts in plastic lifecycle management. Her work demonstrates significant achievement in research funding acquisition and educational program development, with strong emphasis on mentoring junior faculty and students in STEM fields.
