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Joan B. Rose is the Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research and Professor at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. She serves as Director of the Water Alliance and is internationally recognized for her expertise in water microbiology, water quality, and public health safety. Dr. Rose is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (2011) and recipient of the prestigious 2016 Stockholm Water Prize. She has also been honored as an honorary citizen of Singapore for her contributions to their water infrastructure.
Her research focuses on the application of new molecular methods, pathogen surveillance, microbial source tracking, removal of pathogens by water and wastewater treatment, and quantitative microbial risk assessment. With over 300 publications, Dr. Rose has significantly advanced our understanding of water-related health risks. Her work spans multiple critical areas including Great Lakes viral invasions via ballast water, septic system impacts on freshwater contamination, and wastewater surveillance systems for public health protection.
Dr. Rose collaborates extensively with government agencies including the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Her research has directly influenced water quality policies and practices both nationally and internationally, particularly in Singapore where she worked for 14 years to help build the country's water infrastructure.
- National Academy of Engineering (2011)
- 2016 Stockholm Water Prize
- Honorary Citizen of Singapore
As an advisor and researcher, Dr. Rose has secured numerous grants supporting her work on water quality monitoring, pathogen detection, and risk assessment methodologies. She leads the Water Alliance at MSU, which brings together interdisciplinary teams to address complex water challenges. Her laboratory work focuses on developing advanced technologies for water testing and creating frameworks for translating scientific findings into practical water management solutions that protect public health.
