ABOUT US
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

Director
Dr. Elizabeth Hewitt

Associate Director
Dr. Krista Thyberg

Sampling Research Manager
Dr. Firman M Firmansyah

Sampling Program Manager
Dr. Yiyi Wang
Research Specialists

Sampling Program Specialist
Dr. Ashpreet Kaur

Sampling Program Specialist
Hailey Lee

Sampling Program Specialist
Ali Mayeli

Sampling Program Specialist
Griffin Walker
Research Affiliates

Faculty Affiliate
Dr. Ruwen qin
Research Students

PHD Student
Maeen Md. Khairul Akter

PHD Student
Sameena Manzur

PHD Student
Sagarika Srivastava

Student Researcher
Alfred Manu

Student Researcher
Brian Lin
Alumni Students
RESEARCH PROJECTS