Kiril Hristovski

Kiril Hristovski is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's Polytechnic School within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He holds multiple affiliations including Senior Global Futures Scientist, faculty in the Environmental Engineering Graduate Program at the School of Sustainable Engineering, and advisor in the Barrett Honors College. His research focuses on nanomaterial synthesis for environmental applications, water/wastewater treatment systems, and environmental-health-safety (EHS) implications of nanotechnology.

• Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, ASU
• M.S., Technology (Environmental), ASU
• B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, University of Sts. Cyril and Methody, Macedonia

He has led 15+ recent publications on microbial potentiometric sensors, nanomaterial adsorption mechanisms, and water quality innovations. His work spans from fundamental material science to applied systems for developing communities. Key subfields include biofilm-based monitoring, oxyanion removal, and electrochemical water treatment.

Major awards include:

• Presidential Medal of Merit (Republic of Macedonia, 2016)
• 2015 Best Paper Award (Journal of Environmental Quality)
• Fulbright Scholar (Panama, 2012)
• Presidential Academic Award (U.S., 1991)

He serves as advisor for patents related to nano-enabled water treatment systems and hybrid sorbent media, with active roles in global emergency management collaborations and environmental education programs.