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Disclaimer: This video was created by the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) in collaboration with Stony Brook University. Videography by Jon Simmons (foresmefilms.com)

WHO WE ARE

Helping All Of New York

The Waste Data and Analysis Center (WDAC), housed within the Department of Technology and Society at Stony Brook University, is dedicated to understanding and improving solid waste management practices, particularly in New York State. Our team of researchers analyzes solid waste at the local, state, national, and international levels to identify trends and develop solutions.

GOALS

Our Objectives

Waste Analysis

Analyze the composition of solid and recyclable waste streams

Data Analytics

Provide data-driven policy recommendations for sustainable waste management

Collaboration

Collaborate with stakeholders to promote a healthier environment

WHO WE ARE

Our Expert Team.

Our waste management team is dedicated and passionate in our goals for a cleaner and greener future.

Research Leaders

Founder
Dr. David Tonjes
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Director
Dr. Elizabeth Hewitt
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Associate Director
Dr. Krista Thyberg
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Sampling Research Manager
Dr. Firman M Firmansyah
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Sampling Program Manager
Dr. Yiyi Wang
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Research Specialists

Sampling Program Specialist
Hailey Lee
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Sampling Program Specialist
Alfred Manu
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Research Affiliates

Faculty Affiliate
Dr. Ruwen qin
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Research Students

PHD Student
Maeen Md. Khairul Akter
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PHD Student
Sameena Manzur
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PHD Student
Sagarika Srivastava
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PHD Student
Shize li
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Research Assistant
Samuel Tselnik
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Alumni Students

  • Adebayo Braimah
  • Alexander Eichert
  • Alexandra Eck
  • Andersson Lora
  • Arthur Kuntarakorntiki
  • Ashiful Islam
  • Atila Abulajiang
  • Austin Zhou
  • Bhawana Zende
  • Brian Lin
  • Chenguang Wang 
  • Chenyu Zhang
  • Clara Tucker
  • Claudia Pascale
  • Darla Ena Boyer
  • Declan Graham
  • Ganesh Jothilingham 
  • Griffin Walker
  • Htet Zin Maung
  • Isabella Park
  • Isabella Wolpert
  • John O’Halloran
  • Justin Lee
  • Kazi Anisuzzaman
  • Kerna Numa
  • Lauren Cappello
  • Luis Medina
  • Matthew Johnston
  • Michelle Ly
  • Mohammad Pourmatin
  • Mohammad Rahman
  • Nan Hao
  • Nicholas Alberto
  • Nicolas Wiggenhauser
  • Odean Gilzene
  • Randi Shi
  • Sandra Torres Vera
  • Sayidana Brannan-Douglas
  • Sera Lee
  • Tania Thomas
  • Theodore Hanakis
  • Tzu Wang
  • Zavosh Mottahedeh
  • Zihan Yu
  • Zile Xiang

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Project Archive

NEW YORK STATE SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION PROJECT

2019 - 2024

Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) Technology Assessment 

2022 - 2025

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NORMS ON RECYCLING BEHAVIOR IN URBAN MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS

2019 - 2022