Justin Hutchison

Justin Hutchison, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. His research bridges biocatalysis, water treatment, and sustainable design, with a focus on protein-based solutions for contaminant removal.

• Associated Tracks: BioMolecular Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Key Research Areas: Biocatalytics, Sustainability Analysis, Quantitative Sustainable Design

Recent work explores PFAS sorption on zeolites, phosphorus recovery from wastewater, and microbial risk assessment in karst basins. His projects emphasize environmental health, equity in water distribution, and innovative bioremediation technologies.

Scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2023) for thermal proteome profiling in soil contaminant monitoring. His lab develops hybrid nanoreactors and enzymatic systems for perchlorate and nitrate removal in drinking water.