Jacelyn Rice-Boayue

Jacelyn Rice-Boayue is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on sustainable water resource management, environmental justice, and geospatial analytics. She investigates water quality, environmental health contaminants, and antibiotic resistance in wastewater-impacted systems, often collaborating with community stakeholders through participatory GIS approaches.

Her work integrates engineering, hydrology, and social sciences to address complex human-water system challenges. Recent research includes developing methodologies to identify antibiotic pollution vulnerabilities and modeling endocrine disruptor exposures during low-flow conditions. The group’s studies often emphasize cross-cultural perspectives and community engagement in water policy decisions.

Key contributions span antibiotic resistance hazards, wastewater treatment optimization, and public acceptance of water reuse practices. Articles frequently analyze watershed-scale risks and propose decision-support frameworks for environmental monitoring. Despite no explicit awards listed, her active publication record reflects sustained academic engagement in high-impact areas like environmental justice and water security.

Dr. Rice-Boayue’s research group works closely with stakeholders in cities like Charlotte to co-design solutions addressing environmental inequities. Current projects include spatial decision systems for pandemic wastewater surveillance and antibiotic pollution mitigation strategies for vulnerable watersheds.