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• Fluid Mechanics
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Turbulence Modeling
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Abdullah al Faruque serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety at Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Engineering Technology. His academic foundation includes a B.Sc. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), followed by M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Windsor, Canada, complemented by Professional Engineer licensure in Ontario (PEO). His educational background encompasses: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada Professor Faruque's research expertise centers on fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering, with specialized focus on turbulence characteristics in open channel flows, bridge pier scour mechanisms, and environmental fluid dynamics. His investigations into roughness effects, Reynolds number dependencies, and seepage impacts provide critical insights for infrastructure resilience and environmental protection. Recent work extends to hydrofracking effects on aquifers, demonstrating interdisciplinary relevance across civil and environmental engineering domains. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2010-2018) reveals sustained productivity with emphasis on experimental fluid dynamics, turbulence modeling, and practical hydraulic applications. His work consistently bridges fundamental flow physics with engineering design challenges, particularly in sediment transport and infrastructure vulnerability assessment. Professor Faruque actively contributes to engineering education through core civil engineering technology courses including Statics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, and Reinforced Concrete Design. His teaching integrates commercial structural analysis software (STAAD) and emphasizes practical laboratory applications, as evidenced by publications on equipment modernization and educational technology implementation. While specific grant details and student advising information aren't provided, his publication trajectory suggests active research mentorship. No dedicated laboratory name or web presence was identified in the source materials.

Terry C HazenView profile

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• Bioremediation
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Microbial Ecology
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Terry C Hazen serves as a UT/ORNL Governor's Chair Professor with joint appointments across multiple departments at the University of Tennessee. He holds positions in the Tickle College of Engineering's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as the College of Arts and Sciences' Departments of Microbiology and Earth and Planetary Sciences. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Genome Science and Technology program and the Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education. BS with honor, Interdepartmental Biology, Michigan State University, 1973 MS Interdepartmental Biology, Michigan State University, 1974 Ph.D. Microbial Ecology, Wake Forest University, 1978 Hazen is an environmental biologist specializing in bioremediation and bioenergy, with research focusing on how naturally occurring bacteria can break down and detoxify hazardous materials. His work includes developing bacterial methods for detecting pollutants and monitoring environmental health. His research spans microbial ecology in contaminated environments, wastewater surveillance for pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, and groundwater remediation technologies. Hazen directs an active research laboratory with multiple graduate students and research associates investigating environmental microbiology and biotechnology applications. Analysis of Hazen's recent publications reveals a strong focus on microbial responses to environmental contaminants, particularly in subsurface and groundwater systems. His work integrates omics approaches with traditional environmental engineering to understand microbial community dynamics in contaminated environments. Key research themes include wastewater surveillance for public health monitoring, bioremediation of nitrate and metal contaminants, and microbial responses to oil spills and other hydrocarbon pollution. ASM Award for Environmental Research Highly Cited Researcher recognition Hazen leads multiple research projects funded through his Governor's Chair position, collaborating extensively with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His laboratory trains numerous graduate students across multiple disciplines, with current advisees working on topics ranging from microbial ecology in contaminated aquifers to wastewater-based epidemiology. Hazen has established significant research infrastructure including field testing sites and advanced microbiological analysis capabilities. His team has developed innovative approaches for environmental monitoring and remediation, with applications in water quality protection and public health surveillance.