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Andrew J. Schuler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico, where he has been since 2007. His research focuses on microbial processes in wastewater treatment and bioremediation, with particular emphasis on modeling distributed bacterial states, biofilm dynamics, and integrating molecular methods with environmental engineering. He teaches courses in water/wastewater treatment (CE 335) and biological wastewater treatment (CE 536).
- Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California at Berkeley (1998)
- M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley (1993)
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder (1987)
Dr. Schuler's research addresses critical challenges in biological wastewater treatment, including:
- Microbial storage products and density effects on solids separation
- Agent-based modeling of bacterial state distributions
- Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) systems
- Photolytic and microbial degradation of Superfund chemicals
His recent publications explore biofilm surface chemistry, algae-based wastewater treatment, and computational modeling of microbial communities. Notable funded projects include NSF CAREER grants, NIEHS Superfund subprojects, and North Carolina Biotechnology Center collaborations.
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2004)
- Paul L. Busch Award (2008)
- AEESP/CH2M HILL Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (1999)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999)
Dr. Schuler leads the Schuler Laboratory, which investigates microbial dynamics in wastewater treatment systems, develops the DisSimulator agent-based modeling tool, and provides practical solutions for activated sludge settling problems through density analysis. Current funding supports advanced research in biofilm optimization and sustainable water reuse technologies.
