How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Assistant Professor
  • Natural Resources Energy Specialist
  • Natural Resources Engineer

  • Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

  • Conduct analyses to determine the maximum amount of work that can be accomplished for a given amount of energy in a system, such as industrial production systems and waste treatment systems.
  • Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities.
  • Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
  • Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.
  • Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.

  • Conduct research on social issues.
  • Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.