Maria Kennedy

Professor Maria Kennedy is an academic specializing in membrane technology and water treatment with 11 years of research experience. Her work focuses on membrane fouling, scaling, and cleaning, particularly in desalination applications. She leads international projects in Israel (West Bank) and Jordan regarding brackish/sea water desalination. Her research innovates in hydrothermal carbonization of biomass and optimization of reverse osmosis systems.

Key research areas include:

• Membrane-based water treatment technologies
• Desalination plant optimization
• Water-Energy Nexus solutions
• Environmental sustainability of water infrastructure

Recent work emphasizes techno-economic analysis of PV-integrated desalination systems for low-income regions, and development of advanced pretreatment methods using hydrothermal carbonization. Her studies on hydraulic systems and water distribution equity address global water scarcity challenges through both technical and social equity lenses.

Publications highlight contributions to:

• Algal bloom mitigation in SWRO systems
• Bacterial growth potential measurement
• Smart dosing algorithms for antiscalants
• Nonrevenue water assessment methodologies

No academic awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. She collaborates on international projects but no specific grants/teams are detailed.