Peter La Puma
About Peter La Puma
Peter La Puma is an Associate Professor of Environmental Health at George Washington University, where he has taught since 2009. He has a diverse academic background and extensive experience in environmental engineering and sustainable energy consulting.
Work at The George Washington University
Peter La Puma currently serves as an Associate Professor of Environmental Health at The George Washington University. He has been in this role since 2009, contributing to the academic community in the Washington D.C. Metro Area for over 15 years. His teaching focuses on Sustainable Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Sampling and Assessment, providing students with critical insights into environmental health issues.
Education and Expertise
Peter La Puma holds multiple degrees in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Clarkson University between 1982 and 1986. He then pursued a Master of Business Administration from Wright State University from 1988 to 1991. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Management from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology in 1995. He completed his academic journey with a PhD in Environmental Engineering and Sciences from the University of Florida, which he achieved in 1998.
Background
Peter La Puma has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in academia and consulting. He served as an Associate Professor at the Air Force Institute of Technology from 1998 to 2002 and later at the Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences from 2002 to 2007. Before his current position, he worked at Booz Allen as an Associate from 2007 to 2009. He retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service, during which he developed expertise in environmental health and sustainable energy.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Peter La Puma has contributed to the field of environmental health through teaching and consulting. His role as a sustainable energy consultant after retiring from the Air Force highlights his commitment to applying his knowledge in practical settings. His academic positions have allowed him to influence future professionals in the field, particularly through his courses on Sustainable Energy and Climate Change.