Caitlin Proctor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University. Her research encompasses various aspects of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering, with a focus on Biological Engineering and Natural Resources Engineering. She specializes in microbial ecology and the dynamics of aquatic systems. Proctor's work aims to improve systems to enhance functionality, protect public health, especially concerning drinking water, and to understand the interactions occurring within dynamic ecosystems at small scales. She has published numerous articles and is actively engaged in advancing knowledge in her field through both teaching and research.