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Dr. Vinka Oyanedel-Craver is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Rhode Island's College of Engineering. She leads the Water for the World Environmental Engineering Lab and the Rhode Island Water Resources Center, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of nanotechnology, water quality, and sustainable systems.
- Research Areas: Environmental engineering, water treatment, nanotechnology, microplastics mitigation, and sustainable groundwater solutions for rural communities.
- Key Collaborations: Co-PI in NSF-funded projects, NEH grants for integrated humanities-engineering education, and partnerships with Iowa State University and the University of Maine.
Scientific Recognition:
- National Science Foundation Career Award (2014)
Her work spans ceramic water filters, bacterial interactions with nanomaterials, and UV light-driven pollutant degradation, with a strong emphasis on global health and climate resilience. She has secured significant grants from NSF, USGS, and EPA for projects addressing water reuse, biofouling, and nanomaterial safety.
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