George Prpich

George Prpich is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan (2000) and a Ph.D. from Queen's University (2007). His research spans the water-energy-food nexus, blending engineering methods with policy analysis to address challenges in environmental remediation, risk management, and sustainable resource governance. He has received the Robert A. Moore Jr. Award for integrating industry-relevant research with student career preparation.

Prpich's work focuses on contamination management in contexts such as Nigeria's oil-polluted sites, where he emphasizes stakeholder engagement and policy frameworks. He also explores CO₂ capture technologies and unconventional energy risks, alongside developing machine learning tools for toxicity assessments. His teaching includes 'Startup Ops for Entrepreneurs,' reflecting his interest in bridging technical innovation with real-world applications.

Key research trends in his articles include bioavailability modeling of chemical mixtures, environmental policy risk analysis, and sustainable remediation strategies. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both technical and governance dimensions of environmental challenges, with a focus on global scalability and stakeholder collaboration.

• Awards: Robert A. Moore Jr. Award (2018)

Prpich’s grants and advising activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but his research consistently intersects engineering solutions with policy implementation. He has contributed to frameworks for contaminated land management in Nigeria and EU energy policy analysis, demonstrating a commitment to practical, cross-sectoral impact.