Joel Bandstra

Dr. Joel Bandstra is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Saint Francis University. He founded the university's environmental engineering program in 2008 and combines academic work with a consulting practice as Senior Environmental Engineering Consultant at MineraLogic LLC. This dual role enables him to integrate practical experience into education while shaping the future of environmental engineering.

• Post Doctorate in Geosciences from Penn State University
• Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Oregon Health & Science University (2005)
• B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University (1998)

Dr. Bandstra's research focuses on geochemical kinetics, examining reaction rates in environmental systems. His expertise spans both basic and applied research, with applications in transport processes, environmental hydraulics, and ecological engineering.

In addition to academic contributions, Dr. Bandstra teaches foundational engineering courses including Introduction to Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and Environmental Hydraulics & Hydrology. He maintains an active consulting practice, which enhances his ability to mentor students through real-world engineering challenges.