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Dr. Jiannen Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF), College of Engineering. He leads the Pollutant Fate and Transport Processes and Geochemistry Laboratory (PFTPG), which conducts applied research in environmental and geotechnical engineering with a focus on urban sustainability and smart infrastructure.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin at Madison, U.S. (2015)
- B.S. in Environmental Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China (2009)
His research interests include smart barrier materials for waste containment, mining and radioactive waste management, slope stability, contaminant transport in soils, life-cycle analysis, and resource recovery. The PFTPG employs advanced numerical modeling, experimental testing, and field sensing techniques to address complex environmental systems in urban settings.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in integrating machine learning with traditional geotechnical models, improving landfill design, understanding PFAS behavior in waste streams, and enhancing the performance of geosynthetic clay liners. His work bridges fundamental geochemical processes with practical engineering solutions for sustainable waste management.
Scientific Awards:
- Terracon Foundation Award (2022)
- Superior Paper Award at WM2021 Conference (2021)
- Top Reviewer for Journal of Waste Management (2019)
- Norman Severson Geotechnical Award (2015)
Dr. Chen actively mentors graduate students, as evidenced by multiple co-authored publications with students marked as advisees. His research is supported by institutional and professional recognition, though specific grants are not detailed in the text. He serves as a corresponding author on several high-impact studies, indicating leadership in collaborative research.
He is affiliated with the Pollutant Fate and Transport Processes and Geochemistry Laboratory (PFTPG), which aligns with UCF’s smart cities initiatives, focusing on diagnosing and solving environmental engineering challenges through interdisciplinary methods including advanced sensing, numerical simulation, and geophysical site evaluation.
