Timothy J. Strathmann

Timothy J. Strathmann is a Professor and Associate Department Head in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, where he leads the Strathmann Research Group. His work focuses on applying chemical research tools to develop sustainable environmental and energy technologies, particularly for PFAS remediation, waste valorization, and renewable resource recovery.

• Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (Johns Hopkins, 2001), MS (Purdue, 1996), BS (Purdue, 1995)
• Affiliations: Associate Editor for Environmental Science & Technology, Board of Directors at AEESP, Collaborative Researcher at NREL

His research integrates catalytic, hydrothermal, and photochemical processes to solve challenges like groundwater contamination by PFAS, biofuel production from wastewater, and cost-effective environmental treatments. Recent projects emphasize mechanistic studies and life cycle assessments of PFAS destruction technologies.

Key trends in his publications include PFAS defluorination, membrane rejection systems, and catalytic hydrothermal conversion of organic waste. His work has been featured in CBS News for innovative "Forever Chemical" destruction methods.

• Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award, AEESP Distinguished Service Awards, Honorary Professorship at Tongji University

He mentors PhD and MS students like Camille Amador (2023 graduate), Anderson Ellis (postdoctoral researcher), and Aron Griffin (PhD candidate). The group also collaborates with Aquagga for commercializing HALT technology and maintains partnerships with institutions like NREL and EPFL.