Christa Meingast

Publications

7. Meingast, C.L., Joshi, P.U., Turpeinen, D.U., Xu, X., Holstein, M., Feroz, H., Ranjan, S., Ghose, S., and Heldt, C.L. (2021) Physiochemical Properties of Enveloped Viruses and Arginine Dictate Inactivation. Biotechnology Journal, e2000342.
6. Meingast, C.L., and Heldt, C.L. (2019) Arginine Enveloped Virus Inactivation and Potential Mechanisms. Biotechnology Progress. e2931.
5. Meng, H., Forooshani, P.K., Joshi, P.U., Osborne, J., Mi, X., Meingast, C.L., Pinnaratip, R., Kelley, K., Narkar, A., He, W., Frost, M.C., Heldt, C.L., Lee, B.P. (2018). “Biomimetic recyclable microgels for on-demand generation of hydrogen peroxide and antipathogenic application”, Acta Biomaterialia.
4. Meingast, C., J.G. Becker, and E.A. Seagren (2015). "Effects of biosolids moisture content on indicator organism reduction via freezing and thawing." Poster presentation and Proceedings of the WEF/IWA Residuals and Biosolids 2015 Conference, June 7-10, 2015, Washington, D.C.
3. Meingast, C.L., J.G. Becker and E.A. Seagren. (2015). “The reduction of pathogen indicator organisms during biosolids storage: The role of moisture content and freeze-thaw cycles." Poster presentation at the 2015 Research and Education Conference, Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP), New Haven, CT, June 13-16, 2015.
2. Meingast, C., J.G. Becker, and E.A. Seagren. (2015). “Effects of biosolids moisture content on indicator organism reduction via freezing and thawing." Podium presentation at the 2015 Michigan Water Environment Association Annual Conference, Boyne Falls, MI, June 21-24, 2015.
1. Meingast, C., M. Bowman, J. G. Becker, and E. A. Seagren. (2013). “Development of a sustainable process for Class A biosolids production at Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Authority." Podium presentation at the 59th Annual Upper Peninsula Wastewater Operators Conference, Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) Local Section 21, Harris, MI, May 14-15, 2013.

Awards & Recognitions

Outstanding Scholarship Award, MTU (2020): Recognition of scholarship as evidenced by publications, presentations, and community service.

Chemical Engineering External Advisory Board 1st Place, MTU (2019): Awarded for poster presentation on “Inactivation of Enveloped Viruses by Arginine”

The Danielle F. Ladwig Award for Graduate Excellence, MTU (2019): Recognition of outstanding graduate achievement in academics, research, and service

Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, MTU (2018): Recognition by students and faculty for excellent performance and exceptional ability as a teacher

World Water Day 1st Place, MTU (2017): Awarded for poster on “High-Tech Analysis of Low-Cost, Low-Tech Biosolids Treatment”

Nicole Bloom Award for Sustainability, MTU (2013): Demonstrated leadership, passion and activism for environmental sustainability

Conference Presentations

AIChE Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida (2019): Presented “Arginine Interactions Resulting in Virus Inactivation”

WEF/IWA Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Seattle, Washington (2017): Presented “High-Tech Analysis of Low-Cost, Low-Tech Methods for Sustainable Class A Biosolids Production: Set Up and Initial Pilot-Scale Data”

WEF/IWA Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Washington, DC (2015): Presented “Effects of Biosolids Moisture Content on Indicator Organism Reduction via Freezing and Thawing”

Michigan Water and Environment Association Conference, Boyne Falls, MI (2015): Presented “Effects of Biosolids Moisture Content on Indicator Organism Reduction”

D80 Conference, Houghton, MI (2013): Presented design of water distribution system for Vallecito, Panama

UP Michigan Water and Environment Association Conference, Escanaba, MI (2012): Presented “Development of a Sustainable Process for Class A Biosolids”