Chan Lan Chun Ph.D.

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Professional Title
Senior Research Program Manager, Environmental Engineer

Dr. Chun is an environmental engineer who is interested in studying the impacts of human activities on natural water system. Chun and her research team aim to understand chemical and microbial contaminants in natural (e.g. lakes, streams, and estuary) and built (e.g. sewer system, treatment facility and stormwater systems) environment and develop improved treatment technologies and mitigation strategies.

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

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Resources

Publications

Publication list via Google Scholar

Aquatic invasive species exhibit contrasting seasonal detectability patterns based on environmental DNA: Implications for monitoring

4 months 2 weeks ago
Aquatic invasive species exhibit contrasting seasonal detectability patterns based on environmental DNA: Implications for monitoringRounds, C. I., Arnold, T. W., Chun, C. L., Dumke, J. D., Totsch, A., Keppers, A., Edblad, K., García, S. M., Larson, E. R., Nelson, J. K. R. & Hansen, G. J. A., Oct 2024, In: Freshwater Biology. 69, 10, p. 1479-1493 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Environmental DNA storage and extraction method affects detectability for multiple aquatic invasive species

9 months 2 weeks ago
Environmental DNA storage and extraction method affects detectability for multiple aquatic invasive speciesGarcía, S. M., Chun, C. L., Dumke, J. D., Hansen, G. J. A., Quebedeaux, K. B., Rounds, C., Totsch, A. & Larson, E. R., May 1 2024, In: Environmental DNA. 6, 3, e557.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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NRRI completes field study of environmental impact of road salt alternative, starts lab study of grit alternatives.

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NRRI Post-Doctoral Associate (9546)

Job Opening: 345517

Supervisor: Chan Lan Chun

This position will remain opened until filled 

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