The Department of Environmental Sciences has 12 faculty members who have backgrounds in a number of disciplines including physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, microbiology, ecology, law, and political science. Thus, a holistic approach to environmental problems is the cornerstone of our research efforts. We are currently filling four faculty positions (see faculty hires)
About ENVS Faculty
Current Faculty Activities
FACULTY
Aixin Hou, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Ph.D in Microbiolgy Ecology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(1977).
Research Interests: Microbal ecology of natural systems; microbial processes and controlling factors of carbon and nitrogen cycling; molecular microbiology; heavymetals toxicology in soils and sediments; microbial ecology of extreme environments.
Office 1255 ECE (225) 578-4294; Email:ahou@lsu.edu
Nina S. Lam, Ph.D. Professor; Chair
Ph.D. in Geography, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario (U.W.O.) (1980)
Research Interests:Geographic information science, remote sensing of environment, spatial analysis and modeling, environment and public health.
Specific topics: fractals, wavelets, HIV/AIDS diffusion, cancers and spatial data mining, decision making under uncertainty, land use/land cover change detection
Office: 2275 ECE (225) 578-6197; Email: nlam@lsu.edu
Edward Laws, Ph.D. Professor, Interim Dean
LSU School of the Coast & Environment
Ph.D in Chemical Physics,Harvard University(1972).
Research Interests: Phytoplankton Ecology; Aquatic Pollution; Aquaculture.
Office: 1002R ECE (225) 578-3334; Email:edlaws@lsu.edu
Edward B. Overton, Ph.D.Professor
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (Chemistry) 1970: Professor.
Research interests: Development of field deployable analytical instrumentation; development of ultra fast and small GC instruments and instrument applications; technology transfer and commercialization; evaluation and interpretation of analytical, chemical, physical and toxicological data; and evaluation of data from chemical spills and remediation recommendations.
Office: 1265 ECE (225) 578-8634;Email: ebovert@lsu.edu
Ralph Portier, Ph.D. Professor
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (Marine Sciences) 1982: Professor.
Research interests: Fate and effect of carcinogens in fresh water and marine environments; bioremediation; genetic engineering of marine microorganisms; and design of immobilized microbe bioreactors.
Office: 1165 ECE (225) 578-4287;Email: rportie@.lsu.edu
Margaret A. Reams, Ph.D. Associate Professor
University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Political Science/ Environmental Policy Analysis) 1990: Associate Professor. Research interests: Evaluation of environmental policies; policy analysis and implementation; and environmental equity.
Office: 2107 ECE (225) 578-4299;Email: mreams@lsu.edu
Michael W. Wascom, J.D. Associate Professor
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC. (International and Comparative Law) 1977: Associate Professor.
Research interests: Environmental and natural resources law; land use regulation; ocean and coastal resource law, and international law.
Office: 2111 ECE (225) 578-4304;Email: coewas@lsu.edu
Vincent L. Wilson, Ph.D. Professor
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (Pharmacology and Toxicology) 1980: Professor and Claiborne Chair.
Research interests: Genetic toxicology with emphasis in mechanisms of mutagenesis and carcinogenesis; and molecular genetics of environmental exposures and human disease.
Office: 1253 ECE (225) 578-1753;Email: monster77@aol.com
RESEARCH FACULTY John Pine, Ed.D.Professor, Research
University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Higher Education Administration and Public Administration) 1979: Professor.
Research interests: Environmental hazards analysis and risk assessment; technology and emergency management; legal issues in emergency management; and tort liability of state and local governments.
Office: 2115 ECE (225) 578-1075;Email: jpine@lsu.edu
Martin E. Hugh - Jones, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus
Mary Louise Martin Professor of Veterinary Medicine
Research Interests:Dr. Hugh-Jones is one of the foremost authorities on anthrax. He is currently Coordinator of the World Health Organization (WHO) Working Group on Anthrax Research and Control. He also has served as Chairman of the WHO/Veterinary Public Health Working Group: “Anthrax: Epidemiology and Information.”
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