People

Dr. Gary Lamberti
I am interested in all aspects of stream, river, and wetland ecosystems on a changing planet.

Dr. Lamberti is the Rev. Julius A. Nieuwland, CSC, Professor of Aquatic Science in the Department of Biological Sciences. He guides the Stream and Wetland Ecology Laboratory in conducting vital research on aquatic ecosystems of the Great Lakes region and also in Alaska.

Dr. Dominic Chaloner

I am interested in migratory fish and their ecological effect on streams and rivers, and also how to effectively teach and train science students.

I currently teach several required courses for Environmental Sciences majors while also being the academic advisor for the major. I'm also involved in promoting strategies for addressing science virtues in education and training, including through art-science collaborations.

Dr. Daniele De Almeida Miranda

My research focuses on exploring how human activities influence the health and function of aquatic ecosystems.

Dr. Miranda is a Research Assistant Professor of Aquatic Ecology in the Department of Biological Sciences. She leads research on how human activities and chemical contaminants affect aquatic ecosystems, focusing on the Great Lakes region and beyond.

Dr. Alison Zachritz
Postdoctoral Researcher

Studying the emerging contaminant PFAS (per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances) in the Great Lakes food web.

Babita Bhatta
M.S. Student

Research focuses on understanding the bioaccumulation and distribution patterns of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fish.

Kylie Lawson
Ph.D. Student

Studying PFAS (per- and poly- fluorinated alkyl substances) effects on freshwater fish and their microbiomes through the lens of transcriptomics.

Sarah Klepinger
Laboratory Manager

Supports undergraduate and graduate researchers by processing samples, performing chemical and data analyses, coordinating with research partners, training newcomers, performing day-to-day laboratory maintenance, and leading the summer survey crew.

Yolonda Wiens
Administrative Assistant

Supports researchers by managing grant funding, the lab website and ordering supplies for lab and field work.

Gracie Speicher
Senior, pursuing a BS in Environmental Science

Investigating food webs of Alaskan wetlands in response to the invasive plant Elodea.

Evelyn Van de North
Senior, pursuing a BS in Biochemistry

Interested in the biomagnification of PFAS compounds in Great Lakes fish species.

Nate Fillenwarth
Junior, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences

PFAS and toxic metals in great lakes sport fish.

Cormac Murray
Sophomore, pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences

Studying PFAS in fish.