Kurt Rhoads
Faculty Director, Roger E. Susi First-Year Engineering Experience
Rhoads, K. R., Rostkowski, K., Kitanidis, P., & Criddle, C.
(2013).
Use of On-Site Bioreactors to Estimate the Biotransformation Rate of N-Ethyl Perfluorooctane Sulfonamidoethanol (N-EtFOSE) during Activated Sludge Treatment.
Chemosphere,
(92),
702-707.
Cramer, H., Okicki, J., Rhoads, K. R., Wang, X., Silverman, E., & Heston, W.
(2007).
2-5A ligands--a new concept for the treatment of prostate cancer..
Nucleosides, nucleotides & nucleic acids,
26
(10-12),
1471-7.
Roger E. Susi Associate Professor, Division of Engineering Leadership & Professional Practice
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Engineers environmental water, wastewater and energy processes using biotechnology
Education
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 2009
M.S., Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 2001
B.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, 2000
Awards and Recognitions
2021,
Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Development ,
Case Western Reserve University
Research Interests
Environmental Engineering, Environmental Fate of Pollutants, Bioremediation, Algal Biofuel Development, Engineering EducationTeaching Interests
Environmental Engineering, Environmental Biotechnology, First-year Engineering, Experiential learningProfessional Leadership and Service
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News About Kurt Rhoads
Jun. 26, 2020
Engineering students win first prize in Northeast Section of the Ohio Water Environment Association Student Design Competition
Students recognized for their design of an upgraded biosolids treatment process for the Upper Tuscarawas Water Reclamation Facility.
Kurt Rhoads In the News
Is the Ohio River contaminated? East Palestine train derailment sparks concerns over water
Kurt Rhoads, assistant professor of civil engineering, made an assessment of the environmental impacts of the East Palestine, Ohio, chemical spill. He noted that while surface water contamination will likely only be a problem for a short period of time, problems with groundwater could unfold over a longer term and could present a problem for East Palestine residents with private wells.