Rittmann is a Regent's Professor and the director of the Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology. He is an international leader in the use of microbial communities to provide services to society.

Halden's research interests are public health engineering, sustainable cities, urban water cycle, green chemistry and engineering, urban metabolism and exposure assessment.

Delgado’s research focuses on natural and synthetic microbiomes for treatment of contaminants and production of high-value biochemicals.

Salifu integrates geotechnics, biology, and environmental systems to develop climate-responsive, nature-inspired solutions for resilient infrastructure and sustainable landscapes.