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James A. Smith is the Henry L. Kinnier Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Virginia's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University and has extensive experience in water treatment technologies and environmental engineering. His research focuses on sustainable water solutions for developing regions, nanomaterial applications in filtration, and green infrastructure.
Education:
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Princeton University, 1992
- M.S. Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1984
- B.S. Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1983
Research Interests: Sustainable water treatment, nano-silver disinfection, low-impact development, emerging pollutants, and global health interventions. He pioneered the MadiDrop+ technology and founded PureMadi and Silivhere Technologies to address waterborne diseases in underserved communities.
Awards:
- AEESP/McGraw Hill Teaching Award (2002)
- Fulbright Research Fellow (2017)
- Rudolph Hering Medal (2011)
- Cavaliers’ Distinguished Teaching Professor (2000-02)
Advising & Innovation: Developed PureMadi to produce low-cost water filters in South Africa. His work bridges engineering and global health through community-driven solutions. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Venda and Stanford University.
Labs & Teams: Operates research facilities in Thornton Hall, focusing on advanced filtration systems and nanotechnology applications.
