Undergraduate Research
Hands-on research opportunities in Dr. Knappenberger’s lab
Dr. Knappenberger advises undergraduate students every semester and has hired 24 undergraduate students from a range of majors as research assistants, giving them hands-on experience with lab and field work in his research program.
Undergraduate Research Fellows
Auburn’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship is a competitive, year-long award. Students Dr. Knappenberger has mentored as fellows include:
Mary Hinely (2025) • Kristen Cartee (2024) • Madison Wichmann (2019) • Rachel Kuntz (2017) • Benjamin King (2016)
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Students from across the university who have worked as research assistants in Dr. Knappenberger’s program:
Madison Wichmann (Biosystems Engineering) • John Lawhon (Environmental Sciences) • Thomas Pettey (Environmental Sciences) • Destiny Orrick (Pharmacy) • Jacob Chambers (Crop & Soil Science) • Ryan Johnson (Crop & Soil Science) • Daniel Carter (Crop & Soil Science) • Joey Akins (Crop & Soil Science) • Logan Brown (Mechanical Engineering) • Rachel Kuntz (Environmental Sciences) • Mollie Hester (Geosciences) • Nicholas Caruso (Environmental Sciences) • Olivia Fuller (Ag. Economy) • Garrett Bowers (Electrical Engineering) • Michael Pigg (Biosystems Engineering) • E.B. Carroll (Crop & Soil Science) • Stephen Baine (Crop & Soil Science) • Nelson Muthanji (Crop & Soil Science) • Will Rich (Crop & Soil Science) • Shelton Griffith (Geology) • Nick Allen (Agricultural Communication) • Taylor Herndon (Environmental Sciences) • Kara Dahlman • Robert Sosinski
Interested in Undergraduate Research?
Undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience in soil physics, environmental contaminant transport, stormwater management, or AI/ML applications in environmental science are welcome to reach out to Dr. Knappenberger at knappi@auburn.edu.