School of Engineering and Technology Facilities

At Central Michigan University’s School of Engineering and Technology, you'll have access to state-of-the-art laboratory spaces designed to support both your coursework and research. Faculty members have their own specialized labs, while a shared teaching and research laboratory provides you with hands-on experience in environmental analysis and engineering methodologies.

Shared Teaching and Research Laboratory

In the shared laboratory, you will develop proficiency in essential water quality measurement techniques used in water and wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring. This space also serves as a primary research environment for both undergraduate and graduate students. 

Key Equipment:

• Liquid Chromatographer
• Gas Chromatographer
• Spectrophotometer
• Membranes system
• Additional instrumentation for environmental analysis detecting specific contaminants
  

Faculty Research Laboratories

Dr. Goksel Demirer’s Anaerobic Biotechnology Laboratory is in Brooks Hall. If you are interested in anaerobic digestion research, Dr. Demirer’s laboratory is equipped with:

• A temperature-controlled environmental chamber
• Bioreactors
• An autoclave
• A furnace
• A digital reactor block
• A spectrophotometer
• A centrifuge

Environmental Genomics and Microbial Ecology Laboratory

In Dr. Maggie Williams’ lab, you will explore environmental genomics and microbial ecology, using molecular tools to analyze microbial interactions with significant implications for sustainability.

Key Equipment:

• High and low-throughput quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) machines
• DNA and RNA analysis tools
• Various supplies for genetic sequencing and microbial studies

Research Focus:

• Developing and applying novel molecular tools
• Conducting DNA and RNA analysis of environmental samples
• Understanding microorganisms and their roles in health and engineering
• Utilizing genomics to address environmental challenges
  

WaTTeR Lab

Dr. Itzel Marquez works on technologies for water treatment and reuse.

Research focus:

• Physicochemical water and wastewater treatment
• Advanced water treatment for reuse

Key equipment:

• Fluorescence spectrophotometer
• Total Organic Carbon Analyzer
• Solar simulator