Daniel+B.+Gingerich

[|Daniel B. Gingerich] is a Ph.D. candidate in the [|Department of Engineering and Public Policy] at Carnegie Mellon University and a Professional Intern at the National Energy Technology Laboratory. Before coming to Carnegie Mellon University, Daniel earned a M.S. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering concentration) from Auburn University and Bachelors' degrees in Civil Engineering (B.S.) and Political Science (B.A.) from Mississippi State University.

Daniel's research in the [|Water and Energy Efficiency for the Environment Lab] focuses on supporting sustainable decisions making for compliance with environmental regulations for water treatment. This includes the development of models to assess damages associated with air emissions associated with treating water and wastewater to support holistic, "One Environment" regulatory decision making. His research also looks at assessing new technologies for the treatment of wastewater at coal-fired power plants and integrating these technologies within coal-fired power plants.

Outside of the laboratory, Daniel is involved in several outreach and policy activities. He teaches high schoolers about the Energy-Water Nexus in the summer [|SUCCEED] program at Carnegie Mellon; blogs at [|Science Non-Fiction] about science, technology, and society; and has made several trips to Capital Hill to meet with policymakers about his research.

=Research Interests =
 * Sustainability of Municipal Water Infrastructure
 * Environmental Compliance at Coal-Fired Power Plants
 * Water and Environmental Regulatory Policy

=Current Research=
 * Life Cycle Assessment of Water and Wastewater Treatment
 * [|Regulatory and Risk Analyses of Water and Wastewater Treatment]
 * [|Wastewater Treatment at Coal-Fired Power Plants]

=Previous Research=
 * [|Waste Heat Generation in the Electricity Generating Sector]
 * [|Affordability Metrics for Drinking Water Treatment and Regulations]

=Fellowships, Awards, Honors (Selected List)=
 * Phillips and Huang Family Foundation Fellowship (2015)
 * Steinbrenner Institute Fellowship (2014)
 * Achievement Rewards for Collegiate Scientists (2013)
 * William G. Martin Graduate Fellowship in Civil Engineering (2011)
 * Mississippi Engineering Society Scholarship (2010)
 * Member of Chi Epsilon
 * Member of Tau Beta Pi
 * Member of Pi Sigma Alpha
 * Member of Pi Kappa Phi