West Virginia University experts are offering commentary on the 45th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22), which promotes awareness about a variety of environmental issues.
They include:
- Paul Ziemkiewicz is director of the West Virginia Water Research Institute. He can be reached at 304.293.6958 or Paul.Ziemkiewicz@mail.wvu.edu.
- James Van Nostrand is director of the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development and associate professor of law. He can be reached at 304.293.4694 or James.Vannostrand@mail.wvu.edu.
- Amy Hessl, professor in the Department of Geology and Geography, is a climate-change researcher. She can be reached at Amy.Hessl@mail.wvu.edu.
- Brenden McNeil, assistant professor of geography, is an expert in human impacts on the forest ecosystem, resource sustainability, renewable resources, green technology and government policy. He can be reached at 304.293.0384 or bemcneil@mail.wvu.edu.
- Mark Brazaitis, professor of English, can provide commentary on writing about climate change. He can be reached at 304.293.97807 or Mark.Brazaitis@mail.wvu.edu.
- Dimitris Korakakis, professor in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, leads the WVU Solar Decathlon team. His research is focused on energy-related devices. He can be reached at Dimitris.Korakakis@mail.wvu.edu.
- Lance Lin, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is the advisor for Engineers Without Borders. His research is focused on water and wastewater technology, including produced water management for oil and gas production. He can be reached at lianshin.lin@mail.wvu.edu.
- Jeff Skousen is a professor of soil science in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and land reclamation specialist for WVU Extension Service. He can be reached at 304.293.2667 or jskousen@wvu.edu.
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