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Rolf Halden is a Professor and Center Director at Arizona State University, holding appointments in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, the Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering, and the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program. He is a leading expert in environmental health engineering, wastewater-based epidemiology, and bioremediation. Education: Ph.D. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Minnesota (1997) M.S. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Minnesota (1994) M.S. in Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany (1992) Postdoctoral Fellow, Environmental Science, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (1998) Research Focus: Halden’s research integrates environmental chemistry, public health, and sustainability to understand how anthropogenic chemicals affect ecological and human health. His lab uses advanced mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, MALDI-TOF) to track pollutants such as PPCPs, microplastics, pesticides, and dioxins across air, water, soil, and biological systems. He pioneered the use of wastewater treatment plants as public health observatories, enabling real-time tracking of disease, drug use, and environmental exposures. Scientific Awards & Recognition: Leadership Award, Arizona State University (2018) Rocky Mountain Emmy Award (2018) Leroy E. Burney Lecturer, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (2011) ACS Expert Program Member (2014–present) NIEHS Superfund R01 Working Group National Leader (2012–2014) Labs & Teams: Halden is the Founding Director of the Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering at ASU, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on environmental proteomics, bioremediation, and diagnostic tool development. He also co-leads the Human Health Observatory , a national wastewater monitoring network. Grants & Funding: Halden has secured major funding from NSF, NIH, EPA, DoD, and private industry. Notable projects include the development of in-situ groundwater monitoring devices, national wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, and studies on microplastics and neurodegenerative disease.

• Environmental Health Engineering
• Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
• Bioremediation
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Neha Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University. Her research focuses on nutrient recovery, electrochemical resource recovery, water reuse, trace metal cycling, and pollutant fate and removal.

• Nutrient Recovery
• Electrochemical Resource Recovery
• Water Reuse
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Cristian Gómez Canela is a Full Professor in the Department of Analytical and Applied Chemistry at the School of Engineering, Ramon Llull University (IQS). He serves as Coordinator of the Master's Degree in Analytical Chemistry and is an active member of the Catalan Chemical Society (SCQ), representing SCQ in EuChems-EYCN. His academic journey includes a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona (2014), followed by postdoctoral research at IDAEA-CSIC and King's College University. Dr. Gómez Canela's research focuses on environmental analytical chemistry, particularly the optimization and validation of analytical methods based on liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) for determining organic pollutants in environmental samples. His work extends to metabolomics applied to aquatic organisms and the analysis of neurotoxic compounds in water systems. His research fingerprint reveals strong expertise in zebrafish models (100%), neurotransmitter analysis (66%), Daphnia magna studies (64%), and neurotoxicity assessment (21%). His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a clear trend toward environmental neurotoxicology, with emphasis on the effects of pharmaceuticals and industrial pollutants on aquatic organisms. His work integrates advanced analytical techniques with biological endpoints to assess environmental risks, particularly focusing on neurological and cardiovascular impacts. The research spans method development for pollutant detection, environmental monitoring, and mechanistic studies of neurotoxic effects. Dr. Gómez Canela leads multiple significant research projects including CHEMIPARK (2024-2027) on passive sampling methodologies for environmental pollutants, GESPA (2022-2025) as part of the Environmental Process Engineering and Simulation Group, and several projects on neuroactive compounds in water systems. He has an impressive research output with 91 scientific publications from 2011-2025 and an h-index of 27 with over 2,000 citations. As a dedicated educator, he contributes to multiple academic programs including the Master in Analytical Chemistry, Master in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. His research group GESPA represents a multidisciplinary team combining chemical engineering, biotechnology, and chemical analysis to advance environmental sustainability through theoretical and experimental approaches.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Mass Spectrometry
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Dr. Jeremy Guest is the Levenick Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering (and courtesy appointment in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He serves as Associate Director for Research at the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) and leads the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI). His research focuses on advancing circular bioeconomies through sustainable sanitation systems, resource recovery from wastewater, and biofuel/bioproduct development from lignocellulosic biomass. Guest's work emphasizes Quantitative Sustainable Design (QSD) methodologies to bridge engineering innovation with policy and investment decisions. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (University of Michigan, 2012); MS (Virginia Tech, 2007); BS (Bucknell University, 2005). Research interests include wastewater treatment innovation, nutrient recovery, bioenergy systems design, and sustainable agriculture practices. Key contributions include the EcoRecover phosphorus recovery process, the QSDsan modeling platform, and leadership in CABBI's $262.5M DOE-funded initiative. Guest has secured funding from NSF, US EPA, USDA, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Recognitions include the NSF CAREER Award, 2021 James J. Morgan Early Career Award, and the Paul L. Busch Award. He advises over 15 graduate students and leads multiple high-impact projects like the NEWgenerator sanitation system and oilcane biorefinery integration. Lab/Group: Guest Research Group focuses on experimental, computational, and policy-oriented research to solve global sustainability challenges. Current projects address algae-based wastewater treatment, fecal sludge management in low-income regions, and precision fermentation systems development.

• Circular Bioeconomy
• Wastewater Treatment
• Resource Recovery
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Richard D. Noble is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on advanced membrane technologies for gas and liquid separations, with particular expertise in ionic liquids, liquid crystals, and the application of external fields for selective separations. He maintains an active laboratory in Cristol Chemistry (room 357) and collaborates extensively with Professor Doug Gin on many research projects. Noble received his BE and ME from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1968 and 1969 respectively, followed by a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis in 1976. His educational background in engineering has provided a strong foundation for his research in chemical engineering and materials science. Professor Noble's research program centers on three interconnected areas. His primary focus is on ionic liquids for gas separations , where he evaluates various ionic liquids and complexation chemistry to tailor material properties to specific feed mixtures. He explores composite polymer/IL structures and incorporation of complexation chemistry and zeolites, and has developed specialized apparatus to measure gas solubility and diffusivity in ionic liquids. This work is conducted in collaboration with Professor Doug Gin. His second research thrust involves the use of external fields for selective separations . Noble studies how electric or light energy can enhance separation processes by changing binding affinity of complexing agents. His notable achievement is an electrochemical pump with no moving parts that produces pressures exceeding 20 atm, with applications in lab-on-a-chip and micro-scale devices. He also develops charged polymer structures for membrane separators with wide temperature and chemical stability. His third major area focuses on liquid crystals organized to form nanostructured polymer network films. These cross-linked stable films are evaluated for nanofiltration applications, particularly in water filtration including treatment of water from fracking operations. This work often intersects with his ionic liquids research, creating composite structures with potential applications in electrochemical pumps. Noble's publication record from 2017-2019 shows consistent focus on membrane technologies for separation processes, with increasing sophistication in membrane design incorporating ionic liquids, liquid crystals, and novel materials like pillar[5]arenes. His work demonstrates a clear trend toward addressing practical industrial challenges, particularly in natural gas purification (CO 2 /CH 4 separation) and environmental applications (treatment of fracking wastewater). His collaborations have produced high-impact work published in top journals including Nature Materials , Journal of Membrane Science , and Angewandte Chemie . Professor Noble has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions: AIChE Institute Service to Society Award (2005) Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Professor of Chemical Engineering (2005-present) Multiple Outstanding Graduate Teaching Awards from the Chemical Engineering Department (2006-2008) ACS Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Division Fellow (2007) CU Boulder Inventor of the Year (2008) Barrer Lecture at Penn State University (2008) Fellow at the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (2009-2012) Robert L. Stearns Award from CU Alumni Association (2010) Chair d'Excellence Pierre de Fermat at Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse (2010) AIChE Institute Excellence in Industrial Gas Technology Award (2010) And numerous others through 2015 While specific grant details aren't provided, Noble's extensive publication record with multiple co-authors suggests active research mentoring and well-funded projects. His work on sophisticated apparatus and high-quality publications indicates substantial research support. His collaborations, especially with Doug Gin, suggest a strong research group environment focused on membrane science and separation technologies. Professor Noble's research operates at the intersection of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science. His laboratory includes facilities for membrane fabrication, gas separation testing, and characterization of novel materials. The development of specialized apparatus for measuring gas properties in ionic liquids suggests dedicated equipment for fundamental property measurements. His work on electrochemical pumps indicates capabilities in microfluidics and device fabrication, with the collaborative nature of his research suggesting a team approach to tackling complex separation challenges.

• Membrane Science
• Gas Separation
• Ionic Liquids
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Jaehong Kim is the Henry P. Becton Sr. Professor of Engineering at Yale University, where he serves as Professor and Chair of Chemical and Environmental Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Prior to joining Yale in 2013, he held the Georgia Power Distinguished Professor position at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research bridges environmental science, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology, focusing on photocatalytic materials, water quality engineering, and sustainable solutions for global health contexts. Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2002) M.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University (1997) B.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University (1995) Kim’s work addresses water treatment through advanced oxidation processes , electrochemical systems , and single-atom catalysts , with applications in nitrate removal, fluoride transport, and solar disinfection. His research emphasizes nanotechnology for environmental remediation and public health engineering in developing regions. Recent publications highlight electrified membranes for nitrate conversion, photothermal water disinfection , and single-atom catalysts for pollutant degradation. His team explores atomic-scale engineering and green chemistry approaches to enhance reaction efficiency and material durability. Georgia Power Distinguished Professor Yale Superfund Research Center investigator Kim leads interdisciplinary efforts in environmental health through collaborations with Yale School of Public Health and the School of the Environment. His lab develops monolithic catalytic membranes and nanobiochars for sustainable water treatment, balancing technical innovation with global accessibility.

• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Photocatalytic Materials
• Water Quality Engineering
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Lucia Carichino is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She holds a PhD in Mathematics from Purdue University and a BS/MS in Mathematical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Her research focuses on mathematical and computational models of multiscale biological systems, particularly fluid-structure interaction in biological contexts like ocular blood flow and microswimmers. She emphasizes integrating experimental data with mathematical models to advance medical understanding. Carichino teaches courses such as Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and oversees undergraduate research projects. In 2023, she received the National Science Foundation LEAPS-MPS award for her work on computational modeling of eye-contact lens interactions. Her research has been published in high-impact journals and presented at conferences. She actively collaborates on projects addressing glaucoma, ocular hemodynamics, and biomedical applications. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Purdue University BS and MS in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy Research interests include fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and mathematical biology. Her work bridges theoretical models with biomedical applications, such as optimizing gene therapy delivery and analyzing ocular physiology under varying environmental conditions (e.g., altitude). She explores topics like sperm motility, computational simulations of biological systems, and the interplay between fluid dynamics and biological structures. Her recent articles highlight advancements in ocular pharmacokinetics, contact lens interactions, and altitude effects on intraocular pressure. These studies underscore her expertise in multiscale modeling and fluid-structure interaction. Carichino also contributes to educational initiatives, fostering a collaborative classroom environment. Notable awards include the NSF LEAPS-MPS award (2023). She advises student research projects and collaborates with colleagues, such as Maki, on interdisciplinary studies. Her work is supported by grants and has led to presentations at ophthalmology and mathematics conferences. Carichino’s lab focuses on computational modeling of biological systems, particularly in ophthalmology and microscale fluid dynamics. Her team develops tools to simulate complex physiological processes, aiding in medical diagnostics and treatment strategies.

• Mathematical Biology
• Fluid Dynamics
• Numerical Methods
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Dr. Michael Baym is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School with affiliate appointments in Microbiology and the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology, and as an Associate Member of the Broad Institute. He leads the Baym Lab, which studies microbial evolutionary genomics and antibiotic resistance through a hybrid of experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches. His research focuses on: Antibiotic Resistance Evolution and practical interventions Mobile Genetic Elements (plasmids, phages, transposons) Computational Genomic Algorithms for big data analysis Synthetic Biology tools and technologies Key recent publications explore phage discovery systems , phylogenetic compression of microbial genomes, and RNA-guided gene drives in plasmids. His work is supported by multiple NIH/NIGMS and NSF grants including a MIRA award. Scientific honors include: Packard Fellowship (2018) Pew Biomedical Scholarship (2020) Sloan Research Fellowship (2020) A. Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award (2021) SSQBio Mentorship Award (2022) The lab actively trains PhD students and postdoctoral fellows with alumni occupying academic and industry positions globally. Current team members include researchers from interdisciplinary backgrounds working at the intersection of experiment, computation, and theory .

• Microbial Evolutionary Genomics
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Computational Biology
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Matthew Green is a tenured Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University , where he has been since 2014. He serves as Director of the Center for Negative Carbon Emissions and Associate Director of the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing . Director, Center for Negative Carbon Emissions Associate Director, Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing Research Focus : Design of ion-containing polymers for water purification , CO2 capture , and nanocomposites , with emphasis on electrostatic interactions, microstructure control, and stimuli-responsive materials. Key thrusts include membrane technology , epoxy thermosets , nanoparticle templating , and electrospun fibers . Publication Trends : Recent work spans zwitterionic polymers for anti-scaling membranes, phosphonium-based DAC systems , silica nanocomposites , and biomaterials for immunotherapy , reflecting interdisciplinary expertise in polymer chemistry , environmental engineering , and materials science . Awards & Grants : 2019 NSF CAREER Award 2018 NASA Early Career Faculty Award 2022 Sloan Foundation Grant DOE DAC Pre-Commercial Technology Prize (2023) Multiple DURIP grants Email : mdgreen8@asu.edu

• Polymer Science
• Sustainable Materials
• Carbon Dioxide Capture
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Dr. Appala Raju Badireddy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM), and Director of the Water Treatment & Environmental Nanotechnology (WTEN) Laboratory. He is also co-founder and CTO of Secure Surgical Solutions LLC, and a founding member of Vermont Initiative for Biological and Environmental Surveillance (VIBES). His research focuses on sustainable membrane processes, environmental nanotechnology, nanometrology, and water security. Education: Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Houston (2003-2009) M.Tech., Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2001-2003) B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (1997-2001) Postdoctoral Research, Duke University (2009-2014) under Prof. Mark Wiesner Research Interests: Sustainable Membrane Processes: Water/wastewater treatment, desalination, anti-fouling strategies, and resource recovery. Environmental Nanotechnology: Nano-enabled sensors, remediation, and implications of nanomaterials in ecosystems. Environmental Chemodynamics: PFAS fate/transport, nutrient cycling, and contaminant toxicity. Water Security: Real-time monitoring systems and soil health assessments. His work integrates lab-scale innovations with field applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent Research Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in PFAS remediation, electric-field enhanced filtration, and living lab approaches to precision agriculture. He explores nanomaterials for water treatment while addressing their environmental implications through novel detection methods like ED-HSI microscopy. Labs & Initiatives: WTEN Lab: Focuses on nanotechnology-driven water solutions. VIBES: Develops environmental surveillance tools for public health. Secure Surgical Solutions: Applies nanotechnology to medical devices.

• Water Quality Engineering
• Membrane Separation Processes
• Environmental Nanotechnology
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Jaline L Gerardin is an Associate Professor in Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology) and McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. She is affiliated with the Center for Global Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems, and Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health. Her career focuses on malaria modeling and public health interventions. Current affiliations: Northwestern University, IPHAM, NICO, Center for Global Health Prior role: Malaria lead at Institute for Disease Modeling Research Focus: Gerardin specializes in malaria transmission modeling and public health intervention optimization . Her work addresses subnational tailoring of malaria strategies, intervention mix analysis for elimination, and ethical modeling practices. She integrates multidisciplinary data (entomology, immunology, demography) into agent-based models to guide policy in resource-limited settings. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize subnational malaria intervention prioritization (Guinea, Nigeria), diagnostic performance evaluation, human mobility impacts on transmission, and wastewater surveillance applications for disease modeling. Leadership Roles: Co-chair: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene symposia Member: WHO working groups, Malaria Modeling Consortium Advisor: WHO Malaria Multi-Model Comparison initiatives Education: PhD from University of California, San Francisco (2013)

• Epidemiology
• Malaria
• Infectious Diseases
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Amy Childress is Dean's Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering. She serves as director of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department's environmental engineering program and leads the Center for Water Reuse (ReWater). Dr. Childress has been with USC since summer 2013 and previously served as professor and chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Childress earned her educational degrees from the following institutions: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California - Los Angeles Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California - Los Angeles For over 20 years, Professor Childress' research has focused on membrane processes for addressing global water scarcity challenges. Her current research interests include membrane contactor processes for innovative solutions to contaminant and energy challenges; pressure-driven membrane processes as industry standards for desalination and water reuse; membrane bioreactor technology; and colloidal and interfacial aspects of membrane processes. She emphasizes process sustainability through reduction of discharge by-products, limiting chemical and material consumption, and minimizing energy, carbon, and infrastructure footprints of treatment systems. Her work explores the water-energy nexus to develop holistic solutions for finite water and energy resources. Professor Childress' recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing membrane technologies for water treatment and desalination. Her research spans fundamental studies of membrane properties and performance to applied research on system integration and optimization. Key themes include improving membrane wetting resistance, developing mathematical models for water blending, understanding morphological changes in membranes, exploring power density limitations in osmotic processes, and investigating long-term operational effects on membrane performance. Her work consistently addresses the technical challenges of water scarcity while considering sustainability and energy efficiency. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors: National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2001) NAE Frontiers of Engineering Invited speaker (2007) AEESP President (2008) Multiple fellowships and scholarships from UCLA, AWRA, ACS, and water districts UNR Student Chapter of AWRA Excellence in Teaching Honorable Mention Award (2001) Clair A. Hill Scholarship (1995) Larson Aquatic Research Support (LARS) Scholarship (1996) Professor Childress has directed research projects funded by numerous prestigious organizations including the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, NSF, NASA, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, California Department of Water Resources, the U.S. EPA, and SERDP, as well as local and private agencies. She leads a productive research group that has generated numerous peer-reviewed publications, proceeding papers, and patents. Her leadership extends to service on the AEESP Foundation Board of Directors and previously as AEESP President. She also serves on the Advisory Board of Desalination journal. Dr. Childress leads the Childress Research Group at USC, which focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of membrane processes for water treatment and desalination. The group maintains laboratory facilities in Biegler Hall (BHE) at USC and conducts both experimental and modeling research to advance water treatment technologies. Their work addresses critical challenges in southern California and around the world related to wastewater reclamation and seawater desalination.

• Membrane processes
• Desalination
• Water treatment
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Ian Bradley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. His research focuses on creating sustainable biological processes to address needs in engineered and natural systems for water and wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017) MS in Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011) MS in Civil Engineering (Structures), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010) Research Interests: Dr. Bradley specializes in microalgal-based nutrient recovery, wastewater surveillance for public health monitoring, PFAS degradation using nanomaterials, and sustainable resource recovery systems. His work integrates biological processes with environmental engineering to optimize wastewater treatment efficiency and develop predictive models for water quality and health outcomes. Publications: His recent research includes advancements in microalgal cultivation (EcoRecover process), wastewater-based epidemiology for SARS-CoV-2 tracking, and computational enzyme design for PFAS remediation. These studies demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise spanning environmental engineering, biotechnology, and public health analytics.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Management
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Dr. Alamgir Karim is the Dow Chair and Welch Foundation Professor at the University of Houston, leading the International Polymer & Soft Matter Center (IPSMC) and the Doctoral Materials Program. His research focuses on polymer nanotechnology, thin films, and interfaces for energy, sustainability, and health applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Northwestern University and a B.S. from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. Key contributions include polymer nanocomposites, block copolymer thin films, and graphene oxide membranes for desalination. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and AAAS, and a Keck Foundation Award recipient. Research interests span polymer nanotechnology, dielectric materials, and sustainable nanocomposites. Recent work explores MXene-based biomedical composites, CO₂ capture membranes, and high-energy-density dielectrics. His lab develops functional materials for energy storage, environmental remediation, and biomedicine. Education: Ph.D., Physics (Northwestern University, 1991); B.S., Physics (St. Stephen's College, 1985) Leadership: Director of IPSMC; former Goodyear Chair Professor at University of Akron Awards: AAAS Fellowship, APS Fellowship, Keck Foundation Award Advances in block copolymer self-assembly and nanocomposite design have enabled scalable filtration membranes and high-performance dielectrics. His group collaborates on protocell models and sustainable materials processing.

• Polymer Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Thin Films and Interfaces
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Helen Nguyen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , where she has held positions since 2006. She also serves as an Affiliate at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Institute for Genomic Biology . Her academic roles include chairing the Environmental Engineering and Science Program (2017-2019) and prior positions as Associate and Assistant Professor at UIUC. Ph.D. (2005), M.S. (2004) in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University M.S. (2000) in Earth and Environmental Science from University of Illinois at Chicago B.S. (1995) in Geology from Ivan Franko National University of L'viv Nguyen's research focuses on pathogens and biofilms in drinking water distribution systems , environmental surveillance of pathogens , and water and food safety . Her work spans microbial inactivation mechanisms, biofilm dynamics, and innovative water treatment strategies. Her recent 15 articles (2023-2025) emphasize coronavirus stability , legionella contamination , rotavirus on produce , biofilm mechanics , and climate-pathogen interactions . Trends include environmental virology, microbial risk assessment, and disinfection science. Scientific awards include the NSF CAREER award , Fulbright Specialist , AEESP/CH2M Hill Outstanding Dissertation Award , and University of Illinois College of Engineering Research Excellence Awards at both Assistant and Associate Professor levels. Nguyen advises 10 undergraduate students on pathogen removal and has mentored award-winning graduate students like Ruiqing Lu (2015) and Chamteut Oh (2024). She leads Engineers Without Borders teams and collaborates on USDA-funded food safety workshops .

• Environmental Engineering
• Virology
• Water Treatment
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