Dr. William Burgos

Professor

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Biography

William D. Burgos is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He focuses his research on bioremediation and biogeochemistry, specifically addressing the environmental challenges posed by organic contaminants, heavy metals, and radionuclides. His recent projects investigate mechanisms like iron(III) reduction and uranium(VI) reduction, particularly in relation to the cleanup efforts of legacy waste from the Department of Energy. Burgos employs a range of interdisciplinary techniques such as electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and aqueous geochemical measurements to study microbial communities and the impacts of coal drainage. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 1995.

Research Interests

Bioremediation Integrative Hydrobiogeochemistry Biological Metal Oxidation Biological Iron (III) Reduction Biological Uranium (VI) Reduction Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Development

Courses

C E 370 – Introduction to Environmental Engineering C E 472W – Environmental Engineering Capstone Design C E 475 - Water Quality Chemistry C E 573 – Environmental Organic Chemistry

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.