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Diana Calvo Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering at Northern Arizona University, focusing on innovative solutions in environmental biotechnology and sustainable engineering. Her work bridges environmental systems with microbiological and material science applications.
Her research interests include Environmental Engineering, Wastewater Treatment, Microplastics and Nanoplastics Remediation, Membrane Technology, Biodiesel Production from Microalgae, and Gut Microbiome Modulation via Synbiotics. These areas reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining chemical, biological, and environmental processes.
The recent publications highlight her work in biofilm-based reactors, gas separation membranes, and microplastic degradation, showing a consistent trend toward sustainable environmental technologies and health-related applications. Her research integrates both environmental protection and human health, particularly through synbiotic interventions for autism spectrum disorder.
Scientific Contributions:
- Active research in drinking water distribution systems and mycotoxin mitigation
- Development of microalgal biofilm reactors for wastewater treatment and biofuel production
- Innovative use of H₂-induced denitrification in biofilm matrices
- Exploration of synbiotics for improving gut health in neurodevelopmental conditions
Diana Calvo Martinez has collaborated with leading environmental engineers such as Bruce Rittmann and César Torres. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her publication record indicates active engagement in funded, peer-reviewed research. She contributes significantly to advancing membrane technologies and microbial systems for environmental and biomedical applications.
