Michael Holly

Michael Holly serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Technology within the College of Science, Engineering and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His research bridges engineering solutions with agricultural sustainability, focusing on practical environmental management strategies for farming systems.

Education:

• B.S. in Engineering from Michigan State University
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Expertise: Dr. Holly's work centers on agricultural waste management, stormwater control, and nonpoint source pollution mitigation, with particular emphasis on dairy farm systems. His innovative approaches include developing engineered biochar filters from invasive species, cement-based phosphorus removal media, and thermochemical manure treatments to address nutrient pollution and emerging contaminants like PFAS. His farm system modeling integrates environmental fate analysis of anthropogenic chemicals with practical field applications.

Analysis of his 2017-2025 publications reveals a consistent focus on dairy farm environmental assessments across U.S. regions, phosphorus removal technologies using waste-derived materials, and climate adaptation strategies for livestock operations. His work demonstrates strong methodological diversity spanning field monitoring, soil column experiments, and national-scale modeling.

Professional Engagement: As a Licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan and active member of the Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI), Dr. Holly contributes applied engineering expertise to agricultural sustainability challenges through collaborative initiatives including the USDA Dairy Agroecosystem Working Group and Long-Term Agroecosystem Research network.