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Walter Tang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware (1993) and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). His research focuses on environmental and water resources engineering, with specializations in wastewater treatment, energy efficiency optimization, advanced oxidation processes, and sustainable resource recovery. Dr. Tang has contributed to pioneering work on improving methane/oxygen ratios in wastewater systems, modeling pollutant toxicity, and designing energy-positive treatment strategies for industrial and municipal systems.
Education:
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, 1993
Research Interests:
Dr. Tang’s work spans both applied and theoretical aspects of environmental engineering. Key areas include:
- Development of novel photocatalysts for contaminant degradation
- Energy efficiency benchmarking for wastewater treatment plants
- Statistical modeling of anaerobic digestion processes
- Machine learning applications in environmental risk assessment
- UV disinfection sensitivity modeling for waterborne pathogens
- Life cycle cost analysis of sustainable agricultural systems
Publications:
His recent work demonstrates a focus on integrating sustainability and innovation, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2000. Notable themes include:
- Advances in Fenton process optimization for leachate treatment
- Quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR) for pollutant behavior prediction
- Hydrogen peroxide/UV synergies for industrial waste decolorization
- Emerging contaminants like PFAS and microplastics management
Grants & Labs:
While specific grants are not listed, his research likely leverages FIU’s state-of-the-art environmental engineering labs. These facilities support work in advanced oxidation systems, water quality analysis, and pilot-scale treatment process evaluation.
