Lin Guo

Dr. Lin Guo serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at East Texas A&M University, where she has held academic positions since 2014 (Assistant Professor 2014-2020, Associate Professor 2020-present). Her career includes prior teaching roles at The University of Akron (2011-2014) and Jinggangshan University in China (2008-2011).

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, The University of Akron, 2014
• M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Nanchang University, China, 2008
• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Nanchang University, China, 2005

Dr. Guo's research centers on phytoremediation—using plants like reeds and duckweed to extract heavy metals (Cu, Ni, Ba, Sr) from contaminated environments. Her work spans bioremediation, air pollution control, and wastewater treatment, with specific focus on converting biomass into bio-oil and addressing acid mine drainage contamination. She emphasizes practical applications for environmental restoration and sustainability.

Analysis of her 2015-2018 publications reveals consistent investigation of reed-based remediation systems, particularly examining citric acid and rhizosphere bacteria enhancements for metal uptake in acid mine drainage scenarios. Her research bridges environmental toxicology, soil science, and wastewater engineering with strong emphasis on scalable ecological solutions.

Dr. Guo actively mentors students through courses including Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 1301), Air Pollution Control (ENVS 402), and Bioremediation (BSC 561), advocating that 'everybody has a responsibility to take action for protecting the environment.'