Research Overview

Field investigations, lab and field experimental studies, and modeling studies are carried out by teams of ESE researchers covering topics such as: (1) membrane technologies for water treatment and reuse; onsite and decentralized wastewater systems; treatment of emerging organic chemicals and pathogens in water; (2) watershed systems analysis and modeling; fate and transport of contaminants in soil and water systems; groundwater-surface water interactions; (3) molecular analysis of microbial communities; geobiology and life in extreme environments; biofuels and renewable energy generation; applications of biological processes in treatment technologies; biotreatment of metal- and radionuclide- wastes; (4) environmental sensors and monitoring systems; bioavailability and toxicity of metals; bacterial source tracking; and (5) remediation of soil and groundwater; reclamation of mining sites; and restoration of disturbed lands.

ESE has modern facilities, including newly renovated offices and state-of-the-art labs located in Coolbaugh Hall. Coursework and research activities occur at CSM as well as at sites throughout Colorado and elsewhere in the U.S. and abroad. ESE also has specialized facilities and programs.