Dr. Glen Daigger

Professor

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Biography

Glen Daigger is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on fundamental science and engineering supporting the advancement of technologies and practices in transformational environmental engineering. His work includes topics such as wastewater nutrient removal and recovery through both biological and chemical methods, optimization of treatment processes, and controlling activated sludge bulking and foaming. Daigger has served in various professional capacities, including as a Vice President of the International Association for Coastal Reservoir Research. He has earned numerous awards, such as the Gordon Maskew Fair Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists in 2022 and was elected as a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineers in 2020. Daigger is also notable for his influential role in shaping water and wastewater management practices and has published extensively in leading journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading research and teaching in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Awards

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Gordon Maskew Fair Award

2022-10-01
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Elected Member

2020-01-01
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Gascoigne WWTP Operational Improvement Medal

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science