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Andrew D. Jones III is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. His research focuses on engineering solutions for global challenges in water and health, including biofilm modeling, climate change impacts on immune health (especially in HIV populations), and environmental policy. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and dual B.S. degrees from MIT.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT (2018)
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT (2014)
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering and B.S. in Chemistry, MIT (2010)
Research Interests: Biofilm engineering, water quality monitoring, climate justice, nanotechnology applications in health, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable systems. His work bridges policy and technology to address resilient water infrastructure and public health equity.
Grants & Awards:
- NIH R35 Maximizing Investigator’s Research Award (2021–present)
- NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (2022–2027)
- Sloan SEED Fund Award (2019)
- Young Investigator Award, Montana State University Center for Biofilm Engineering (2018)
Professional Activities: Editor for Scientific Reports and Lab on a Chip; frequent invited speaker at institutions like Dartmouth, Penn State, and Carnegie Mellon. Serves on NIH study sections and Duke’s Undergraduate Advising Task Force.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Systems for Engaging the Environment Lab, focused on biofilm innovation and climate-resilient infrastructure.
