Environmental Engineering
Sai works in the realm of nanoagriculture within Gilbertson research. Her focus is on the application of engineered nanomaterials to enhance crop growth, resilience, and nutrient water quality. She earned her PhD under the guidance of Dr. Allen Davis and Dr. Ahmet Aydilek at the University of Maryland, where her dissertation explored the responsible use of organic amendments in roadside projects. In her free time, Sai enjoys listening to good music, baking, and is also learning Indian classical dance form known as Kuchipudi.
Appointments and Affiliations
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact Information
- Office Location: Wilkinson 233
- Email Address: saithejaswini.pamuru@duke.edu
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Education
- Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park (2018-2024)
- M.Eng., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Penn State University, University Park (2015-2016)
- B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India (2011-2015)
Research Interests
Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrient Delivery, Crop Growth and Uptake, Water Quality
Awards, Honors, and Distinctions
- Global STEWARDS 2020, University of Maryland, College Park
- Compost Research and Education Foundation Scholarship 2023
- 3MT College Level Winner 2023, University of Maryland, College Park