Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III is Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor, and University Faculty Scholar in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. He is one of the leading academic researchers and pioneers in the field of integrated biological process engineering and molecular microbiological tools to improve the analysis, design, and operation of engineered and natural waste treatment and waste-to-energy/waste-to-resources systems.