Washington State University
Puyallup Research and Extension Center
Current Graduate Students
The following graduate students are currently studying at Puyallup.| Image | Full Name | Degree Sought | Advisor | Department | Biography | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Kaushik Adhikari | kaushik.adhikari@wsu.edu | Ph.D. | Markus Flury | Crop and Soil Science | Kaushik comes from the country of Nepal where more than 80% of the population is involved in farming. Growing up in an agricultural suburb motivated him to pursue further study in the Agriculture field. He completed his undergraduate study in agriculture (B.S) from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. After working as an instructor for 1½ years in Nepal, Kaushik joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a graduate research assistant for master’s research focused on the fate and effects of nanoparticles in soil. Kaushik joins WSU to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science. He will be working under the supervision of Dr. Markus Flury studying fate and transport of micro- and nano plastics in terrestrial systems including biosolids, soils and air. |
 | Mohamed Alssalem | mohamed.alssalem@wsu.edu | Ph.D. | John Stark | Ecotoxicology | Mohamed is investigating the effects of pesticide mixtures on fish. |
 | Stephanie Blair | stephanie.blair@wsu.edu | Ph.D. | Jenifer McIntyre | School of the Environment | Stephanie is pursuing her Doctorate with the School of Environment. Before coming to WSU, Stephanie received her M.S. from the Evergreen State College working with developing chemical and mathematica methods for quantifying hemoglobin speciation in fish blood. |
 | Samrat Dahal | mugalsamrat.dahal@wsu.edu | Ph.D. | Joan Wu | Biological Systems Engineering | Land, Air, Water Resources & Environmental Engineering (LAWREE) | Samrat Dahal is a master’s student in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering studying watershed hydrology. He comes to Puyallup from Nepal. |
 | Stephanie Eckard | smeckard@wsu.edu | M.S. | John Stark | Ecotoxicology | |
 | Garrett Foster | garrett.foster1@wsu.edu | M.S. | Jenifer McIntyre | School of the Environment | Garrett received a B.S. in Environmental Health and a B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Washington, Seattle in June 2021. He studies the toxicology of 6PPD-quinone in coho salmon under varied water conditions. |
 | Prabesh Khanal | prabesh.khanal@wsu.edu | M.S. | Joan Wu | Biological Systems Engineering | Prabesh is a M.S. student working with Dr. Joan Wu in the department of Biological Systems Engineering. Prabesh has completed his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Tribhuvan University in Nepal. Before Joining WSU, he had worked as a Government Engineer in the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, Nepal since 2017. |
 | Teagan Kleman | teagan.kleman@wsu.edu | Ph.D. | Markus Flury | Crop and Soil Science | Teagan received her Bachelor of Science in Geology with a minor in Environmental Analysis & Policy from the University of Cincinnati. She will be working with Dr. Markus Flury in the Department of Crop & Soil Sciences on a NSF project to characterize the fate of micro- and nanoplastics in terrestrial systems. Graduate school at WSU is a dream opportunity to be able to make a real difference in subsurface environmental research while gaining hands-on experience working with the Pacific Northwest National Lab. When not in class or researching, Teagan enjoys hiking with her dog, traveling, exploring new places with friends, and cooking. |
 | Caitlin Lawrence | caitlin.lawrence@wsu.edu | M.S. | Jenifer McIntyre | School of the Environment | Caitlin is a M.S. student studying with Dr. Jenifer McIntyre. Her research is focused on anti-ozonants for aquatic organisms. |
 | Ben Leonard | ben.leonard@wsu.edu | Ph.D. | John Stark | Environmental Studies | Ben is pursuing his Doctorate with the School of Environment. Before enrolling at WSU, Ben studied limnology, ecology, statistics and chemistry at the University of British Columbia and Evergreen State College. His research interests include stormwater management, permeable pavement design, and anything fish related. When he’s not working you can find Ben biking, repairing vintage audio equipment, or hanging out with his dog. |
 | Justin Maltry | justin.maltry@wsu.edu | M.S. | Doug Collins | Crop & Soil Science | Justin’s love of plants led to his enthusiasm for soil. After volunteering as a Native Plant Steward and for various urban farming programs and organizations in the Seattle area, he worked in compost and resource conservation for five years. Those experiences convinced him to continue his studies of soil science at WSU, where he will be working on drainage and compaction issues in Pierce County. He is excited to be able to contribute to building soil health in Washington |
 | Chelsea Mitchell | chelsea.mitchell@wsu.edu | Ph.D. | Anand Jayakaran | Low Impact Development | |
 | Lillian Pavord | lillian.pavord@wsu.edu | M.S. | Jenifer McIntyre | School of the Environment | Lillian is a Masters student working with Dr. Jen McIntyre to determine the effects rodenticide chemicals have on salmon species, and investigating the effects these chemicals have on aquatic invertebrates to inform us about the effects on the food web as well. She enjoys hiking and looks forward to visiting some of the nearby national parks. Lillian is originally from the east coast and sometimes it feels like a different planet, but she has loved her time here and is excited to explore all that Washington has to offer! |
 | Daniel Ullom | daniel.ullom@wsu.edu | M.S. | Anand Jayakaran / Joan Wu | Biological Systems Engineering | Daniel is originally from Washington State and comes to us by way of Asheville, NC where he worked with an engineering consulting firm. Daniel’s research will look at the role of roadside stormwater ditches in the remediation of stormwater quantity and quality. |
Former Graduate Students
| Name | Degree (Granted) | Faculty Advisor | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Ball | M.S. (2022) | Jenifer McIntyre | School of the Environment |
| Elias Bloom | Ph.D. (– –) | David Crowder | Entomology |
| Alejandra Feliciano | Ph.D. (2022) | Linda Chalker-Scott | Horticulture (Urban) |
| Jonathan Flores | M.S. (2020) | Claudio Stöckle & Joan Wu | Biological Systems Engineering (LAWREE) |
| Andrea Garfinkel | Ph.D. (2017) | Gary Chastagner | Plant Pathology |
| Taylor Haskins | M.S. (– –) | John Stark | Environmental Science |
| Khaled Hesaien | Ph.D. (2020) | Pat Moore | Horticulture (Small Fruit) |
| Nannette Huber | Ph.D. (– –) | Joan Wu | Biological Systems Engineering (LAWREE) |
| Erin Mackey | M.S. (2019) | Joe Harrison | Animal Science |
| Lane Maguire | M.S. (2022) | Jenifer McIntyre | School of the Environment |
| Anish Mahat | M.S. (2022) | Joan Wu & Anand Jayakaran | Biological Systems Engineering; Low Impact Development |
| Jasmine Prat | M.S. (2018) | Jenifer McIntyre | Stormwater Research |
| Henry Sintim | Ph.D. (2018) | Markus Flury | Soil Science |
| Nathan Stacey | Ph.D. (2017) | Joan Davenport | Soil Science |
| Alex Taylor | M.S. (– –) | John Stark | Biological Systems Engineering |
| Yingxue Yu | Ph.D. (2022) | Markus Flury | Soil Science |