John Fortner
About John Fortner
John Fortner is an Associate Professor at Yale University, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in Environmental Engineering and has held various academic positions at institutions including ETH Zurich, Rice University, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Work at Yale University
John Fortner has been serving as an Associate Professor at Yale University since 2019. His role at Yale involves teaching and conducting research in the field of Environmental Engineering. He has contributed to various academic initiatives and projects during his tenure at the university, which is located in New Haven, CT.
Education and Expertise
John Fortner earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He continued his education at Rice University, obtaining a PhD in Environmental Engineering between 2001 and 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in environmental science and engineering.
Previous Academic Positions
Before joining Yale University, John Fortner held several academic positions. He worked as an Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis from 2010 to 2016 and later served as an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at ETH Zurich, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Rice University, gaining diverse research experience in environmental engineering.
Research Involvement at NEWT Engineering Research Center
Since 2019, John Fortner has been a Faculty Member at the NEWT Engineering Research Center. His involvement in this center aligns with his expertise in environmental engineering, focusing on innovative research and development in water treatment and sustainability.