معرفی
Huichun (Judy) Zhang is a Frank H. Neff Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering. Her work focuses on environmental contaminants' fate and transformation, advanced water/wastewater treatment technologies, and predictive modeling using AI/ML. She has held editorial roles at journals like ACS ES&T Water and has been recognized with awards such as the 2023 CAPEES Award and C. Ellen Gonter Award.
Education
- PhD in Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2004)
- MS in Environmental Science, Nanjing University (1997)
- BS in Environmental Chemistry, Nanjing University (1994)
Research Interests
Dr. Zhang’s research integrates AI/ML with environmental engineering to model contaminant reactivity, develop novel redox-active materials (e.g., Fe/Mn oxides), and optimize sorbent technologies. Key areas include:
- Predictive modeling of contaminant reactivity using QSAR and machine learning
- Redox processes in complex mixtures (e.g., Fe(II)/Tiron complexes)
- Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for organic contaminant degradation
- Design of polymeric sorbents for targeted contaminant removal
Publications
Her work spans over 100 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing:
- Machine learning applications in contaminant fate prediction
- Redox mechanisms in manganese oxide-catalyzed reactions
- Novel materials for environmental remediation
Awards & Professional Roles
- CAPEES President (2017), Board Member of AEESP (2016–present)
- Recipient of the 2023 CAPEES Award for Environmental Application of AI/ML and 2023 ACS Gonter Award
- Associate Editor, ACS ES&T Water (2023–present)
Grants & Advising
While specific grants are not listed, her research has been supported by major funding agencies. She has advised numerous graduate students and postdocs in environmental engineering and chemistry.
