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Jillian Maxcy-Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering. Her office is located in the 212 Harbert Center, and she can be contacted at 334.844.6276 or via email. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama and a B.S. in Engineering with a Civil Engineering Concentration from LeTourneau University.
Research Focus: Dr. Maxcy-Brown investigates critical issues in water and sanitation equity, with emphasis on:
- Safely managed sanitation disparities in high-income countries
- Affordability challenges in water/wastewater access
- Onsite and decentralized wastewater system management
- Health impacts in underserved communities
- Environmental policy reform and implementation challenges
Publications: Her 13 recent articles (2021-2025) consistently address wastewater infrastructure inequities, policy barriers, and community health impacts, with particular focus on Alabama's Black Belt region. Research methodologies combine technical analysis of wastewater systems, socioeconomic assessment of affordability, and evaluation of federal funding distribution mechanisms.
