William Shuster

William Shuster, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on urban hydrology, stormwater management, and addressing environmental inequities in infrastructure. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from The Ohio State University (2000) and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan (1987).

Key research areas include urban soil hydrology, wastewater management, and ecosystem services from urban landscapes. He emphasizes rectifying systemic inequities in civil-environmental infrastructure and has pioneered studies on vacant lands' hydrological benefits and demolition science. His work integrates hydrology, soil science, and public policy to enhance urban sustainability.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Environmental Science, The Ohio State University, 2000
• B.S., Physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1987

Dr. Shuster's recent work explores wastewater surveillance for infectious diseases and passive sampling techniques. His articles highlight urban hydrology challenges, such as inflow/infiltration (I/I) impacts, lead bioaccessibility in soils, and methane emissions from wastewater systems. He collaborates with academia, private sector, and health departments for public health preparedness.

His grants and advising focus on green infrastructure, urban soil dynamics, and sustainable stormwater management. Notable projects include the RecoveryPark hydrologic study and Detroit's lead exposure research. He advocates for adaptive governance to maximize ecosystem services in urban green spaces.