Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Biological and Environmental Engineering
Jean Hunter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering and is currently the Director of Undergraduate Programs. Her research interests include bioprocess and food engineering, with applications including space life support.
Education
D. Eng. Sci. Columbia University 1987
Master of Science Columbia University 1982
Bachelor of Science M.I.T. 1976
Recent Research
Professor Hunter’s research group is currently working on design of food processing and waste management systems for long-term space colonies; microbial and enzymatic methods for reclamation of food and agricultural wastes; and systems analysis in the areas of process optimization, process cost estimation, and system modeling.
Courses Taught
Professor Hunter teaches engineering principles and their application to identifying and solving problems involving biological systems. She is currently teaching:
BEE 1200 The BEE Experience
BEE 2220 Bioengineering Thermodynamics and Kinetics