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Craig Criddle is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. He specializes in microbial biotechnology, focusing on clean water recovery, renewable energy, and renewable materials. He received his PhD from Stanford in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and began his academic career in 1989 at Michigan State University before returning to Stanford in 1998. His research includes groundwater bioremediation and biological wastewater treatment. Criddle has co-authored several refereed publications and holds patents, including contributions to the award-winning 'Cartoon Guide to Chemistry' alongside cartoonist Larry Gonick. Currently, he directs the Codiga Resource Recovery Center, aimed at accelerating the development of resource recovery technologies and inspiring new generations of students. His scholarly interests also encompass the circular economy and biodegradable plastics as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.
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