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:
Caleb Fader, M.S. Environmental Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, Serving in Uganda 2008-10
Randy Fish, M.S. Geology Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, Serving in Tanzania 2008-10
Rob Hegeman, M.S. Geology Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, Serving in Honduras 2008-10
Jeremy Jenson, M.S. Geology Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, Serving in Benin 2008-10
Matt Kucharski, M.S. Environmental Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps (On assignment in the Philippines)
Miriam Rios-Sanchez, Ph.D. Geological Engineering Student
Cara Shonsey, M.S. Environmental Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Served in Mali 2006-08
Gwynneth Smith, M.S. Civil Engineering Candidate, Masters International Program, Peace Corps, Serving in Suriname 2008-10
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
Teaching Interests
Undergraduate Enterprise (also see link to ATT above), Geological Engineering Senior Design, Geohydrology, Groundwater Flow and Solute Transport, Subsurface Remediation, Groundwater Engineering
