Ph.D. Marc Deshusses
Regular biography
Marc Deshusses, Ph.D., is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on the design, analysis, and application of remediation, waste-to-energy, and decentralized sanitation processes, including novel reactors and processes for air, water, and solid waste treatment. His work encompasses bioenergy, waste-to-energy systems, biofilms, indoor air quality, and mathematical modeling of environmental processes. Dr. Deshusses' research has applications in odor and air toxicant treatment, biogas production, and innovative sanitation technologies.
Scholar-generated biography
Marc A. Deshusses is a researcher focused on biofiltration, biodegradation, and process optimization for environmental applications. His work addresses sanitation challenges in developing countries through sustainable bioenergy solutions. Deshusses has published extensively on air pollution control using biofilters and biotrickling filters for odor and volatile organic compound (VOC) removal. His research also explores the role of microbial processes in mercury methylation and the development of advanced sensors for gas detection. Deshusses' contributions span both fundamental and applied environmental engineering, emphasizing the integration of biological systems with chemical and physical processes.