Dr. Marc Deshusses

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Biography

Marc Deshusses is a Professor in the Department of Civil Environmental Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on environmental health engineering, particularly in the design and application of remediation processes. His current work emphasizes the development of novel reactors for air, water, and solid waste treatment, exploring topics such as treatment of odorous air toxins, innovative biogas production methods, and novel sanitation technologies. He utilizes advanced methodologies like mathematical modeling, biofilms, and nanotechnology to monitor microorganisms in complex environments. Additionally, Deshusses has contributed to the understanding of advanced oxidation processes and nanosensing techniques applicable to environmental engineering. He has a prolific publication record, with many research articles addressing critical issues related to waste-to-energy solutions and decentralized sanitation. Deshusses’s commitment to functional and sustainable engineering practices is evident through his involvement in courses aimed at disseminating knowledge on advanced biological principles and processes in environmental engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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AAAS Fellow

2006-01-01

Courses

CEE 691: Independent Study: Advanced Topics in Civil Environmental Engineering CEE 690: Advanced Topics in Civil Environmental Engineering CEE 562L: Applied Biological Principles and Processes in Environmental Engineering CEE 462L: Applied Biological Principles and Processes in Environmental Engineering

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)