Jay N. Meegoda

Dr. Jay N. Meegoda is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) with over three decades of academic and research experience. His multidisciplinary work focuses on solving critical environmental challenges, including PFAS remediation, shale behavior under fluid exposure, sustainable waste management, and nanobubble applications for decontamination.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of California (1985)
• M.S., University of California (1983)
• B.S., University of Sri Lanka (1980)

His research integrates geotechnical engineering, environmental chemistry, and computational modeling to address contamination and resource recovery. Key themes include ultrasonic destruction of PFAS, shale softening mechanisms, and sustainable battery lifecycle management. Recent publications emphasize molecular-scale pollutant degradation, geomechanical property analysis, and circular economy solutions.

Awards & Honors:

• Research Implementation Award, NJDOT (2011)
• ASCE Best Theoretical Paper (2012)
• ASCE Best Practice Paper (2001)

He has led projects exceeding $7M from agencies like NSF, USEPA, and NJDOT, focusing on scalable environmental technologies. As faculty advisor for NJIT's Engineers Without Borders, he promotes community-driven engineering solutions. His grants emphasize practical innovation, such as ozone nanobubble sediment remediation and culvert management systems.