Research

Dr. Jambeck condcuting marine debris research

Dr. Jenna Jambeck has conducted research related to solid waste issues for more than 23 years. She has worked on specific research projects involving marine debris, construction and demolition debris, wallboard, chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood, abrasive blasting media, mining waste, bioreactor landfills, hydrogen sulfide generation and treatment in landfill gas and leachate treatment with microbial fuel cells. She also has direct experience conducting life cycle assessments (LCA) for analyzing solid waste management options. Her research foci include: Marine Debris, Construction and Demolition Debris, Life Cycle Approaches to Waste Management, Innovative Waste/Materials Management, and Interdisciplinary Research.