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Our general research interests revolve around nanomaterials and membrane
technologies applied to water purification, renewable energy, and
environmental protection – all keys to sustainability.
For many years, our research has focused on ways to improve performance,
reduce cost, and mitigate environmental impacts associated with
membrane-based desalination and advanced water treatment processes. In
this pursuit, we have developed better diagnostic tools, methods, and
models as well as advanced membrane materials, module, and process
designs. For example, forging a union between nanotechnology and
membranes we recently created a new class of "thin film nanocomposite"
reverse osmosis membranes, which are now being developed commercially.
More recently, we are extending our research on nanotechnology to
consider new nano-membranes, nano-sorbents, and nano-catalysts for water
purification, renewable energy production, and environmental
remediation. In addition, we collaborate with medical and environmental
scientists to understand potential human health and environmental
impacts of nanotechnology.
The broader impact of our research is to enhance sustainability in
California (and beyond), while training the next generation of
environmental engineers.
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Ph.D., Chemical & Environmental
Engineering, Yale University (2002)
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M.S., Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Yale University (1999)
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M.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering, UCLA (1996)
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B.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering Penn State University (1995) |
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• 2011 ASCE Walter L. Huber Award for Achievements in Civil Engineering Research
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Outstanding Paper Award (Keynote Lecture),
Materials Research Society Annual Meeting - Symposium V: Materials
Science of Water Purification; November 23-26, 2007
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“2007 Trendsetter” for pioneering
nanocomposite membranes, Public Works Magazine, November 2007
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Innovation of the Year (Distinction) for
nanocomposite membanes, Global Water Awards 2007 (Global
Water Awards 2007)
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North American Membrane Society Annual
Meeting Outstanding Student Paper Award, 2003/2004/2005
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CH2M Hill/AEESP Doctoral Dissertation Award,
2002
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Certificate of Merit Award at the 220th ACS
National Meeting, 2001
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Euromembrane 2000 Conference Fellowship, 2000
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NAMS International Travel Fellowship, 2000
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ACS Environmental Chemistry Division Graduate
Student Award, 1999
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Chi Epsilon (CE) National Civil Engineering
Honor Society, 1994 |
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