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Phillip L. Thompson
Office: E 525A
Phone: (206) 296-5521
Fax: (206) 296-2173
Email: thompson@seattleu.edu
Phillip Thompson is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. He joined Seattle University after receiving his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa in 1997. He also earned an M.S. in Environmental Engineering and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Iowa and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
His current area of interest is studying the stability of anaerobic digesters during periods of high loading. He is also evaluating the effectiveness and life-cycle costs of alternative drinking water treatment systems for developing countries. His research interests have also focused on the use of plants to restore soil and groundwater contaminated with hazardous wastes. Professor Thompson serves as editor of the Seattle University Science and Engineering Newsletter and as a member of several College and University governance committees. He is also the faculty advisor for the Seattle University student chapters of the Society of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and Engineers Without Borders.