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Hire Dr. Katie D.

United States

Profile Summary

I have extensive experience in coalbed methane research, algal biofuel and byproduct production, bioreactor design and optimization, methods development, experimental design, project planning, and product commercialization. With my interdisciplinary background, I can effectively integrate and communicate with R&D teams to provide unique insights and ideas to move projects forward and enhance product marketability. My technical writing and editing are concise and thorough, resulting in clear and grammatically-correct language to streamline the publication process.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Analytical Chemistry
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Biomass & Bioenergy
• ☆ Environmental Engineering and Technology
• ☆ Biogeochemistry
• ☆ Environmental Remediation
• ☆ Thermodynamics
• ☆ Renewable Energy
• ☆ Bioenergy & Biofuels
• ☆ Water Treatment
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Research Engineer

Center for Biofilm Engineering

July 2017 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

Center for Biofilm Engineering - Montana State University

August 2013 - July 2017

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Montana State University

November 2011 - August 2013

Education

Montana State University Bozeman

August 2011 - Present

PhD in Environmental Engineering

Montana State University

August 2013 - August 2017

M.S. in Environmental Engineering

Montana State University

January 2012 - August 2013

BA in Biology

Wesleyan University

September 1997 - May 2001

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2018). Transition of biogenic coal-to-methane conversion from the laboratory to the field: A review of important parameters and studies . International Journal of Coal Geology.

(2018). Type and amount of organic amendments affect enhanced biogenic methane production from coal and microbial community structure . Fuel.

(2017). Enhanced coal-dependent methanogenesis coupled with algal biofuels: Potential water recycle and carbon capture . International Journal of Coal Geology.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACT

(2016). Identifying the source, pathways, and rates of enhanced microbial coalbed methane production . Geological Society of America.

CONFERENCE POSTER

(2016). Scale-up of microbially enhanced coalbed methane strategies using a column upflow reactor . Geological Society of America.

(2014). Microbially-Enhanced Coal Bed Methane: Strategies for increased biogenic production. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.