You are invited to a seminar by Dr. Hunter Schroer, assistant professor of environmental engineering, titled “Environmental Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Room 318 of Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall.

The presentation will explore biotechnology approaches to address major engineering challenges, including the production of clean water, materials and energy. Topics will include how machine learning can improve anaerobic co-digestion to divert organics from landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the potential for engineering enzymes and peptides to degrade or detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

The talk will highlight the latest techniques in data science and molecular biology, combined with approaches from other disciplines, to advance environmental biotechnology research aimed at solving pressing engineering challenges.

The event is hosted by civil, architectural and environmental engineering and the Center for Research in Energy and Environment.