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William Arnold is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He leads the Arnold Research Group and contributes to the Circularity Impact Program and Institute on the Environment. His research focuses on the fate of anthropogenic chemicals in natural and engineered systems, emphasizing transformation processes, reaction mechanisms, and water quality improvement.
His academic qualifications include a PhD from Johns Hopkins University, an MS from Yale University, and a BS from MIT. Key research areas are:
- Photochemical fate of pharmaceuticals/pesticides
- Mineral surface reaction dynamics
- PFAS remediation technologies
- Micropollutant detection
- Disinfection byproduct assessment
- Sustainable fluorochemical design
His recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize PFAS transformation, 19F NMR spectroscopy, and chloramine/nitrosamine interactions, with a focus on environmental degradation pathways. Collaborations include projects with the National Science Foundation, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, and U.S. Geological Survey. Notable work includes in situ sequestration methods and micropollutant analytical frameworks.
