Dr. Claudia Gunsch

Professor

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Biography

Claudia Gunsch is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. She holds secondary appointments in the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Gunsch's research focuses on environmental health engineering, including the ecological impacts of emerging contaminants and innovative water treatment technologies. She served as Director of the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering and has been involved in various leadership roles, including Associate Dean for Research Infrastructure at the Pratt School of Engineering. Her work has garnered significant funding, exceeding $36 million, from the National Science Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies. Gunsch has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students and received several accolades for her contributions to research and education, including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award and recognition as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Gunsch's commitment to advancing her field extends to her editorial work and active participation in professional organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Director

2021-01-01 — Present

NSF Engineering Research Center for Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) • Duke University

Leading research initiatives on microbiome engineering.

Courses

ISS 796T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 795T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 396T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 395T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team EGR 101L: Engineering Design Communication CEE 780: Internship CEE 690: Advanced Topics Civil Environmental Engineering CEE 566: Environmental Microbiology

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)