Craig D. Adams

Craig D. Adams is the Oliver L. Parks Endowed Chair and Professor of Civil Engineering at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from the University of Kansas. His research focuses on water quality and treatment, including cyanotoxins, pharmaceuticals, and appropriate technologies for developing nations. Key roles include leadership in the Adams Research Group and contributions to projects like Billikens for Clean Water and Engineers Without Borders.

Education includes a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (University of Kansas), followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering. Professional credentials include being a registered professional engineer (Kansas) and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (F.ASCE).

Research interests span oxidation/sorption processes for water contaminants, cyanobacteria management, and remote sensing for water quality prediction. Notable work includes development of the CyanoTOX toolkit for cyanotoxin management and studies on disinfection byproducts in aquaculture systems.

Recent publications highlight advancements in nanoparticle behavior during water treatment, thermal disinfection in dry toilets, and ELISA validation for cyanotoxins. Awards include the Rudolph Hering Award (2003) and multiple best-paper recognitions. His work bridges fundamental science with practical utility, influencing water treatment guidelines in the U.S. and globally.

Grants and partnerships involve collaboration with organizations like the Water Research Foundation on projects related to lead service line technologies and taste-and-odor compounds in the Missouri River. Active in both technical research and community outreach, his efforts extend to validating filtration systems for developing regions.