Our research aims to address the impact of human activities on the environment and design systems to provide safe water, air and land for human habitation.
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Ecohydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
Managing natural water systems and built water infrastructures, and understanding how large-scale climate and weather events impact water resource availability
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Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
Understanding the fate of chemicals in natural water environments and in manmade systems, and developing processes for removing pollutants from water, wastewater and landfills
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Environmental Chemistry and Soil Physics
Designing and implementing pollution prevention strategies, treating and controlling hazardous substances, and designing industrial processes and products that do not harm the environment
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Energy and Clean Tech
Developing innovations in energy storage, air and water treatment technologies, and sustainable industrial practices for a greener economy, powered by energy systems with a smaller carbon footprint and a reduced environmental impact