Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE, BCEE joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 after serving on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati for ten years Dan describes himself as an American social entrepreneur and Professor of Environmental Engineering solving WaSH, food and nutrition security, and extreme poverty

Board Certified by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, and licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio, Dan earned a B.A. in Biology and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering both from Northwestern University He also holds a M.S. in Environmental Engineering and an earned Doctorate in Environmental Engineering both from the University of Illinois Dan has completed additional graduate work in Microbial Ecology (Marine Biology Laboratory), Public Health (Bloomberg School at Johns Hopkins), and Public Administration (Indiana University) Dan is an internationally recognized scholar for his work in environmental biotechnology and sustainable development with more than 100 peer reviewed publications, numerous articles in the popular press and invited oral presentations, and more than 50 funded research projects worth nearly $20 million.

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A Partial List of Accomplishments and Awards:

1989 Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America

1994 Undergraduate Research Award from Northwestern University

1997 Engelbrecht Fellowship from the University of Illinois

1999 Montgomery Watson Harza Consulting Engineers MS Thesis Award from the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors

2003 CAREER Award from National Science Foundation

2003 Office of Naval Research Fellowship

2006 Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Scholar to the Indian Institute of Science

2006 Fulbright-Pai Endowed Professorship to Manipal University

2009 Excellence in Environmental Engineering Honor Award in University Research for Improved Water Quality in Northwest Tanzania from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers

2011 Prize for Creative Integration of Practice and Education in the Academy for the Roche Health Center in Tanzania from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

2011 Honorary Lifetime Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

2012 Inaugural Fulbright-ALCOA Distinguished Chair in Environmental Engineering to Brazil

2014 Jefferson Science Fellowship, National Academies and US Department of State

2014 Excellence in Environmental Engineering Education (E4) Award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors
2015 Meritorious Honor Award from the United States Department of State

2015 Steven K. Dentel Award for Global Outreach from the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors
2016 Excellence in Environmental Engineering Superior Award for Improved Water Quality in Ixcan Guatemala from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

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