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Dr. Joel Gerard Burken received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1996, where he conducted some of the initial research on phytoremediation. He has been at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri--Rolla) since 1997. He currently serves as Chair and Curators' Distinguished Professor of the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department, and is a member of the US EPA Science Advisory Board. Dr. Burken has also held temporary positions at: EAWAG in Zurich Switzerland (research intern), at the National Environment Research Institute (NERI) in Denmark (visiting researcher and OECD Fellow) and at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand as an Erskine Fellow.
Dr. Burken's research has focused upon low impact and natural treatment systems since 1991. In that time, terms of sustainable-remediation, green infrastructure, and green-remediation have evolved and now promote the same fundamental aspects surrounding water quality and water resource management. His research in phytoremediation of organic contaminants and pioneering work in Phytoforensics have led to over 84 publications, a patented environmental assessment method, and international recognition with multiple research, teaching and service awards. This recognition includes twice winning the ASCE Rudolf Hering Medal, an NSF Career award, and being appointed a Fellow of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP).
Dr. Burken has received the highest Missouri S&T awards for teaching, service, advising and has received the Faculty Excellence award 7 times. Dr. Burken was appointed as a Distinguished Curator's professor at Missouri S&T in 2015. His publications include 6 articles cited over 100 times each, and one article that was highlighted in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) journal, Science.
CREE Senior Research Investigator
Contact Information
Missouri University of Science and Technology
211C Butler-Carlton Hall
1401 N. Pine St.
Rolla, MO 65409-0030
Phone: (573) 341-6547
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Science (EES), University of Iowa
… → 1996
M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Science (EES), University of Iowa
… → 1993
B.S. with Honors in Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), University of Iowa
… → 1991
Research Interests
- Phytoforensics
- Phytoremediation and natural treatment systems
- Biological wastewater treatment
- Constructed wetlands
- Green remediation
Disciplines
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Projects
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Plant Uptake of Emerging and Fugitive Compounds: A Sustainable Approach to Exposure Assessment
Burken, J. G. (PI)
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
1/1/16 → 1/1/19
Project: Research project
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Collaborative Data Assessment & Phytoforensic Analysis for Organic Leachate Pollutants, US Forest Service
Burken, J. G. (PI)
1/1/16 → 1/1/17
Project: Research project
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UAV-Based Phytoforensics: Hyperspectral Image Analysis to Remotely Detect Explosives Using Maize (Zea mays)
Manley, P. V., Via, S. M. & Burken, J. G., Feb 2025, In: Remote Sensing. 17, 3, 385.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing Simultaneous Extraction and Sequential Single-Particle ICP-MS Analysis for Metallic Nanoparticle Mixtures in Plant Tissues
Xu, L., Ma, X., Yang, J., Burken, J. G., Nam, P., Shi, H. & Yang, H., May 15 2024, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 72, 19, p. 11251-11258 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Natural Gas Induced Vegetation Stress Identification and Discrimination from Hyperspectral Imaging for Pipeline Leakage Detection
Ma, P., Zhuo, Y., Chen, G. & Burken, J. G., Jan 2024, In: Remote Sensing. 16, 6, 1029.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Raising the Green Roof: Enhancing Youth Water Literacy through Built Environment Education
Cole, L. B., Priscilla, L., Zangori, L., Kania-Gosche, B. & Burken, J., May 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 10, 4262.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Plant Uptake of Organic Contaminants by Food Crops Tomato, Wheat, and Corn through Sap Concentration Factor
Bagheri, M., He, X., Al-Lami, M. K., Oustriere, N., Liu, W., Limmer, M. A., Shi, H. & Burken, J. G., Jan 1 2022, In: International Journal of Phytoremediation. 25, 9, p. 1215-1224 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Department Heads’ Coordinating Council for ASCE (External organization)
Burken, J. G. (Member)
Jan 1 2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (External organization)
Burken, J. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Association for Advancement of Science (External organization)
Burken, J. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Tau Beta Pi (Eminent Scholar) (External organization)
Burken, J. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Society for Engineering Education (External organization)
Burken, J. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Courses
Press/Media
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S&T Engineering & Computing Honors 9 PhD Students
Abdelrahman, M., Donnell, K. M., Khayat, K., Alsharoa, A., Oboh-Ikuenobe, F., Burken, J. G., Swift, T. M. & El-adaway, I. H.
5/8/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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