Dr. Daniel Vallero

Biography

Daniel Vallero is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University, an M.S. from the University of Kansas, and a B.A. from Southern Illinois University. His research interests include air pollution control, hazardous waste management, and the environmental impacts of energy production. Vallero has published extensively in his field, with significant contributions to the understanding of pollutant formation, transport, and transformation. He has been involved in various academic roles, including as an Adjunct Associate Professor at North Carolina Central University and as a lecturer at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Vallero has received numerous awards, including the Jeffrey B. Taub Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Award from Duke University and Federal Honor Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Through his publications and research, he has contributed to various critical environmental issues, focusing on the assessment and management of environmental risks associated with pollutants and waste. His work has formed bases for understanding the implications of climate change and associated adaptations. Vallero continues to influence both academic and practical aspects of environmental engineering and public policy through his active engagement in teaching and research.

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