John S.
Gierke, Ph.D.,
P.E.
Associate Professor of Geological & Environmental
Engineering
Department of Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences
Michigan Technological University
Dow 405, 906/487-2535 (Voice),
906/487-3371 (Fax), E-mail: jsgierke_AT_mtu.edu
Viewable Appointment Schedule
Biographical Information
Research Interests (see links below for additional information)
Carbon Dioxide Sequestration, Naturally Occurring Uranium in Groundwater, Air Sparging (including enhancements) Remediation, Soil Vapor Extraction, Remote Sensing for Water Resources & Landslides
Advisor to Aqua Terra Tech (ATT) Enterprise
NEW PROJECT: Remote Sensing for Hazard Mitigation and Resource Protection in Pacific Latin America
Graduate Students:
Jill (Barbour) Bruning, M.S. Geological Engineering Candidate
Caleb Fader, M.S. Environmental Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program
Randy Fish, M.S. Geology Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, Service in Tanzania to start June 2008
Essa Gross, RPCV Nicaragua, M.S. Geology Candidate, Masters International Program
Rob Hegeman, M.S. Geology Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, On Campus 2007-08
Jeremy Jenson, M.S. Geology Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, On Campus 2007-08
Matt Kucharski, M.S. Environmental Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps (On assignment in the Philippines)
Beth Myre, M.S. Environmental Engineering Candidate
Miriam Rios-Sanchez, Ph.D. Geological Engineering Student
Cara Shonsey, M.S. Environmental Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps (On assignment in Mali, returning September 2008)
Gwynneth Smith, M.S. Civil Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, Service in Suriname to start May 2008
Co-advisor for:
Valerie Fuchs, Ph.D. Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Candidate, Major Advisor: J. Mihelcic
Margot Hutchins, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Student, Major Advisor: J. Sutherland; Head Track Coach, Asst. Cross Country Running and Skiing Coach
Teaching Interests
Undergraduate Enterprise (also see link to ATT above), Geological Engineering Senior Design, Geohydrology, Groundwater Flow and Solute Transport, Subsurface Remediation, Groundwater Engineering
