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Prof. Dr. Jörg E. Drewes is a Full Professor and Chair at the Research Institute for Urban Water Management, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. He also serves as Academic Program Director for Environmental Engineering at TUM and is a co-founder of Waterloop Solutions GmbH. His work spans advanced water treatment technologies, wastewater reuse, and environmental health surveillance. Affiliations : TUM, Colorado School of Mines, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, UNSW Water Research Centre Research focuses on advanced oxidation processes , membrane fouling mitigation , micropollutant removal , and wastewater epidemiology for public health. His team develops integrated systems for water-energy-food nexus applications and graphene oxide-based treatment solutions. Recent publications address PFAS remediation , UVC-LED pre-treatment for biofouling control, and GIS-based wastewater surveillance models . Awards include the Bayerische Staatsmedaille (2023) and William Dunbar Medal (2022). 2023 : Bayerische Staatsmedaille 2022 : William Dunbar Medal 2018 : IWA Fellow He leads the Nexus@TUM initiative and contributes to EU water resilience strategies. Collaborations include projects in Germany, China, India, and Spain, focusing on climate-resilient water systems and resource recovery .

• Advanced water treatment processes
• Membrane processes
• Ozonation
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James N. Jensen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He also holds a Professorship in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on wastewater treatment, pollutants monitoring, and inclusive sanitation frameworks. He earned his PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1988), an MSPH from the same institution (1983), and a BS in Engineering and Applied Sciences from the California Institute of Technology (1980). His recent work addresses aquatic chemistry methodologies, PCB bioremediation, chloramination models, and sanitation equity for people with disabilities. Earlier contributions include studies on hurricane infrastructure impacts and antibiotic resistance in wastewater systems. He has advised numerous projects but no formal student names are listed. His offices are located at 207B Jarvis Hall and 140C Capen Hall, with contact details at jjensen@buffalo.edu and (716) 645-4007.

• Wastewater Treatment
• Measurement and monitoring of pollutants
• Environmental Engineering
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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.

• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Contaminant Remediation
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Dr Madeleine Bussemaker is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey , affiliated with the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the Institute for Sustainability . Her research focuses on ultrasound and sonochemistry for environmental remediation (particularly PFAS degradation), sustainable hair dyes , black soldier fly bioconversion of food waste , and biomass valorisation . She has led projects like the Sono-Bio hybrid degradation system (funded by UKRI) and Mantisonix (commercialisation via Innovate UK). Her work spans PFAS treatment trains with collaborators like Prof Claudio Avignone-Rossa and Dr Patrick Sears Lignin depolymerisation with Bio-Sep Ltd and University of Groningen Sustainable supply chain modeling using ontologies for sugarcane bagasse and PFAS remediation Recent publications highlight her expertise in PFAS sonolysis mechanisms (2025 meta-analysis) Dual-frequency ultrasound for pharmaceutical degradation (2023) Flow effects on phenol degradation (2021-2022) Scientific accolades include Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship (2018-2019) UKRI Cross Council grant (MR/Z506357/1, 2025-2027) Institute of Advanced Studies visiting fellowship (2020-2022) She supervises PhD students like Timothy Sidnell (PFAS degradation) and Farzaneh Kavosh (sustainable hair dyes), while co-supervising projects on pharmaceutical wastewater and microbial adaptation . Her teaching includes Supply Chain Management (ENGM078) and foundational science/math modules.

• Ultrasound and Sonochemistry
• Sustainable Waste-Driven Supply Chains
• Environmental Remediation (PFAS)
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Rominder Suri is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University's College of Engineering, where he also serves as Director of the Water and Environmental Technology Center (WET Center). His work bridges academic research and industrial applications in water treatment and environmental sustainability. His research focuses on emerging contaminants , advanced oxidation processes (including sonolysis, ozonation, UV, and photocatalysis), industrial waste treatment , absorption/desorption , and life cycle assessment . He investigates the degradation of persistent pollutants such as PFAS, heavy metals, and antibiotic resistance genes using innovative reactor designs and process combinations. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in environmental remediation technologies , particularly the application of electrooxidation , ultrasonic degradation , and sorption mechanisms for urban stormwater and wastewater. These studies emphasize process optimization, matrix effects, and the fate of contaminants in complex environmental systems. Scientific Contributions: Development of advanced oxidation techniques for PFAS degradation. Use of low-cost sorbents for heavy metal and PAH removal from stormwater. Integration of artificial neural networks for modeling and cost prediction in water treatment. Investigation of contaminant partitioning and toxicity in urban watersheds. Dr. Suri leads the Water and Environmental Technology Center (WET Center) , which conducts research funded by federal and state agencies as well as private industry. His work supports both academic training and practical engineering solutions. He mentors students through research projects and teaches key courses such as Water/Wastewater Lab (CEE 4722) and Advanced Physical/Chemical Treatment Processes (CEE 8701) . The lab’s focus on reactor engineering and process integration positions it at the forefront of sustainable water technology development, with future work likely targeting scalable, energy-efficient treatment systems for emerging pollutants.

• Emerging Contaminants
• Advanced Oxidation Processes
• Water Quality
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