Eric Ryberg

Eric Ryberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn), within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Yale University (2020), specializing in drinking water treatment technologies for low-income regions. His research focuses on environmental health, water quality, and photochemistry, with an emphasis on solar disinfection and sustainable solutions for global water challenges.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Yale University, 2020

Research Interests:

• Development of low-cost water treatment systems using natural and edible photosensitizers
• Optimization of solar disinfection technologies for rural areas
• Integration of food dyes and agricultural waste into water purification processes
• Environmental health impacts of water quality in underserved communities

His work bridges environmental engineering, chemistry, and public health to address global water security challenges.

Teaching: Currently teaches AH 3175E Environmental Health.

Lab/Teams: Leads research on sustainable water treatment technologies, though specific lab names are not explicitly mentioned.

Contact: eric.ryberg@uconn.edu, Koons Hall Room 208.