Prof.Tom MacDonald

Thomas MacDonald

Associate Professor

Full-Time Faculty
Harney Science Center 439
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Biography

Tom MacDonald received his PhD from Stanford University. Professor MacDonald's research focuses on designing computer simulations of problems of pollution migration and using the results to engineer systems to contain pollutants and prevent further spreading. He has also published his research on the neural network application for bioremediation. Recently he has co-authored papers dealing with environmental risk and the precautionary principle.

Research Areas

  • Designing computer simulations of problems of pollution migration
  • Using simulation results to engineer systems to contain pollutants and prevent further spreading
  • Bioremediation

Education

  • PhD, Stanford University