Her research focuses on livestock, human (fecal) and solid waste treatment and nutrient and energy recovery for communities, especially those in developing countries. Her research also focuses on sanitation and menstrual hygiene management for women empowerment. This research assists in improving community public health, environmental and economical status which concurrently increases their quality of life. She received her PhD from University of South Florida in Tampa, FL and did her post doctoral research at Columbia University. Maureen is the recipient of the 2016 UC Davis CAMPOS Faculty Scholar and a Management member of the International Water Association (IWA) Sanitation and Water Management in Developing Countries group.