Chan Lan Chun Ph.D.

Dr. Chun is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environment Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and a Principal Research Engineer at NRRI. Dr. Chun's work centers on how human activities impact the health and function of aquatic ecosystems. Her research integrates core principles of aquatic chemistry, environmental microbiology/genomics, and materials science, with an emphasis on developing practical solutions to increasingly complex and costly environmental challenges. Their work advances environmental monitoring, integrated treatment technologies, and remediation strategies that support resilient, circular water systems. Her research group is committed to bridging fundamental science with real‑world application, collaborating across disciplines and with diverse partners to translate discovery into meaningful environmental impact.

Education

• Postdoc, Microbiology and Immunology, South Carolina Medical University
• Ph.D. Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• M.S. Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University
• B.S. Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University

Positions and Profiles

• Dr. Chun's research site
• Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth
• Co-Director of Graduate Studies, Water Resources Science Graduate Program, University of Minnesota
• Fellow, Institute on the Environment
• UMN Experts

Publications

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