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Ruth E. Richardson joined the faculty at Cornell University in January 2002 after completing her Ph.D. in Civil Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She holds an M.S. and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College. Richardson's research focuses on applying molecular biological tools to enhance the understanding of microbes relevant to bioremediation, sustainable wastewater treatment, and sustainable bioenergy. Her research group studies microbial communities using DNA-based techniques, with a strong emphasis on genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. Key areas of interest include the use of 'omics' techniques to study Dehalococcoides ethenogenes for bioremediation of chlorinated ethenes, as well as high-lipid producing algae for biofuel feedstock. Moreover, she develops low-cost human waste treatment systems for deployment in the Global South. Richardson is also committed to teaching bioenvironmental engineering and has served the academic community through various service roles focused on local watershed health issues.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching and conducting research in bioenvironmental engineering.
Malcolm Pirnie Consultants • Washington, DC
Worked on various projects related to environmental engineering.
Air Products Chemicals • Allentown, PA
Involved in chemical engineering projects and processes.
Department of Architecture