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John Sutherland

John Sutherland

Distinguished Professor and Fehsenfeld Family Head of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering; Professor of Mechanical Engineering (by courtesy)

Location: West Lafayette

jwsuther@purdue.edu
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