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Jacimaria Batista is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she also holds the Southwest Gas Professor of Renewable Energy chair. With over 26 years at UNLV, she has dedicated her career to advancing water/wastewater treatment technologies and renewable energy integration in environmental systems.
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering (U.S.)
- B.S. in Mining Engineering (Ouro Preto School of Mines, Brazil)
Her research spans:
- Ion-exchange technology for contaminant removal
- Biological nutrient removal in wastewater systems
- Perchlorate remediation using hybrid chemical-biological methods
- Heavy metal removal (arsenic, chromium, selenium)
- Energy-water nexus and carbon footprint analysis
- Educational innovation through place-based engineering applications
Research trends from her 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveal:
- Focus on virus removal mechanisms in secondary wastewater treatment
- Development of low-cost water monitoring systems for remote areas
- Optimization of photovoltaic panel efficiency with alternative water sources
- Analysis of alternative project delivery methods in water infrastructure
- Integration of culturally relevant teaching in engineering pedagogy
- Exploration of bioimpedance and granulometry in food processing
Awards:
- Southwest Gas Professor of Renewable Energy (named professorship)
She actively mentors students in:
- Undergraduate research opportunities
- Grant proposal development
- Community-engaged environmental projects
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