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Kellogg J. Schwab is the Abel Wolman Professor in Water and Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, leading the JHU Water Institute. His research integrates engineering, microbiology, and public health to address water quality, wastewater treatment, and emerging contaminants. He holds the Abel Wolman Professorship and has been recognized with awards including the American Academy of Microbiology Fellowship and the Johns Hopkins Green Blue Jay Sustainability Award.
Education: PhD and MSPH from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1995 and 1991).
Research Focus: Environmental microbiology, waterborne pathogens (e.g., norovirus, PFAS), water reuse systems, and global health challenges such as sanitation in low-income regions. His work spans from innovative disinfection methods to policy-driven solutions for sustainable water systems.
Recent Trends in Publications: Focus on PFAS contamination in water, Legionella remediation, and global health interventions like menstrual hygiene and open defecation eradication. Articles address both technical advancements (e.g., adsorption technologies) and sociocultural factors affecting public health.
Awards: Highlights include the 2017 Abel Wolman Professorship, 2015 American Academy of Microbiology Fellowship, and 2021 Sustainability Award.
Grants & Advising: Leads interdisciplinary collaborations on water challenges, including Gates Foundation-funded projects. Advised on family planning linked to water access. Active in global initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission evaluation.
Labs/Teams: Directs the JHU Water Institute, merging experts from engineering, public health, and policy. Collaborates with NGOs and governments on field projects in Uganda, India, and Native American communities.
