Stephanie Lansing

Dr. Stephanie Lansing is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science & Technology at the University of Maryland. Dr. Lansing serves as a Vice Chair of the Maryland Food Systems Resiliency Council and was the 2022 President of the American Ecological Engineering Society. She leads the Bioenergy and Bioprocessing Laboratory at the University of Maryland, focusing on biocircular economy, anaerobic digestion, bioplastic formation, antimicrobial resistance, nanotechnology, gasification, environmental justice, and nutrient management. 

She has 20 years of experience in renewable energy research, extension education, and sustainability analyses of waste to energy systems. She has published more than 70 journal articles, given over 200 presentations, and currently manages $15 million (USD) in research funding from national and international agencies.

Research Interests: Food resiliency; waste to energy; biotechnology

Areas of Expertise: Anaerobic digestion; composting; food waste; food system resiliency; extension education