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Dr. Damian E. Helbling is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on water quality, contaminant fate, and sustainable water system management. He holds a BS from Pennsylvania State University, an MS and PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, and completed postdoctoral work at Eawag in Switzerland.
His research interests include biotransformation processes of trace organic contaminants, development of advanced water treatment technologies (e.g., cyclodextrin polymers), and environmental risk assessment of micropollutants like pharmaceuticals and PFAS. He is a pioneer in integrating analytical chemistry, microbiology, and data science to understand contaminant behavior in natural and engineered systems.
- Education: BS (Civil Engineering, PSU), MS/PhD (Civil & Environmental Engineering, CMU)
- Awards: Emerging Investigator (2017), ES&T Excellence in Review Awards (2017, 2016), Teaching Excellence (2016)
His work emphasizes practical solutions for urban water systems, including disaster resilience (e.g., post-Hurricane Maria water quality studies) and antibiotic pollution mitigation. Recent publications highlight advancements in PFAS remediation, cyclodextrin-based adsorbents, and machine learning-driven environmental forensics.
Grants and advising details are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his research collaborations suggest involvement in interdisciplinary projects funded by agencies like SERDP. His work is frequently published in top journals like Nature, Environmental Science & Technology, and Water Research.
