Natasha Bell, PhD, PE
I'm a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. After earning my BS in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University, I went on to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and graduated with an MS in Agricultural and Biological Engineering in 2013. During my MS studies I was fortunate enough to have received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to support the work that my advisor, Dr. Richard Cooke, and I were carrying out on denitrifying bioreactors. After that, I worked for two years as a staff engineer at a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm in New York City - an unforgettable learning experience. I then returned to Clemson University in the Fall of 2015 to pursue a PhD in Biosystems Engineering, where my research focus was on ecological engineered technologies to remediate Phytophthora spp., a destructive fungus-like plant pathogen. This research was funded by a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture PreDoctoral Fellowship and Specialty Crops Research Initiative grant.
In addition to spending time with my family, I enjoy cooking, yoga, going to live shows, and being active outdoors.
Natalie Martinez
I am currently a junior at East Carolina University, pursuing a Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering. I was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am particularly interested water quality/conservation, as well as sustainable energy. In the past, I have worked for Underwriter Laboratories where I have gained experience with project engineering, data analysis, and consulting. My hobbies include, hiking, music, and CrossFit. I am excited to be a part of Dr.Bell’s research, and believe it will further enhance my passion for creating a more sustainable environment.
Branson Rogers
I am from Jamesville, North Carolina, which is about 40 minutes from East Carolina University where I am currently obtaining my BS in Engineering. When I graduate, I will have a concentration is both Mechanical and Environmental Engineering. I plan pursue a MS in Mechanical Engineering when I finish my undergraduate. One of my research interests is renewable energy. I am currently working on a renewable energy project with another professor dealing with how to use ocean waves to create energy. I hope to discover new research interests working with Dr. Bell and to have a better understanding of Environmental Engineering. In my free time I enjoy cooking and outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and going to the beach.
