Michael J. Watts was a graduate student with Dr. Linden from 2004-2008 and graduated with a Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Duke University in 2008. Â During his time at Duke he researched oxidation and photodegradation of emerging contaminants in water. Â After graduation, he went on to work as an Assistant Professor at Florida State University. Â Currently he is a Senior Process Engineer and Water Technology Leader with Garver and Associates in Dallas Texas.