Brian R. Stoner

Brian R. Stoner is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University (1993) and leads interdisciplinary research in environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and sustainable sanitation. His work focuses on developing practical solutions for global challenges, including electrochemical disinfection, waste valorization, and water resource management.

Stoner's research integrates materials science with environmental systems. Key interests include:

• Carbon nanostructures for electronic and sensing applications
• Electrochemical processes for wastewater treatment
• Non-sewered sanitation technologies
• Resource recovery from human waste
• Field-deployable analytical instruments

His publications (2017-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable sanitation, with 60% addressing wastewater treatment, 25% on sensor technology, and 15% on fundamental materials science. Trends show increasing emphasis on field implementation in India/South Africa and miniaturized diagnostic systems.

Stoner collaborates extensively through Duke's Global Health Institute and RTI International, notably on the Gates Foundation's Reinvent the Toilet Challenge. Projects include developing self-contained toilets converting waste to fuel and decentralized water reclamation systems.