Research Focus Area: Environmental/Water Resources

Research conducted by faculty in environmental and water resources engineering is geared toward understanding the fundamental physical, chemical and biological principles of engineered and natural systems. The research has a strong emphasis on practical applications as demonstrated by bench-scale experimentation, pilot- and field-scale demonstration projects, and computer modeling and simulations.

Research Faculty

Timothy Ellis Associate Professor	Environmental biotechnology processes Water pollution control plant design Air pollution control technology
Joseph Charbonnet Assistant Professor	Emerging organic contaminants including PFAS, flame retardants, and biocides Remediation of nutrients and toxic metals Water and stormwater reuse Novel materials for water treatment
Kaoru Ikuma Assistant Professor	Environmental microbiology and biotechnology Biodegradation of hazardous contaminants Sustainable water and wastewater treatment
Lu Liu Assistant Professor	Water-energy-climate nexus Urban water sustainability Human-natural system interactions Climate change adaptations
Antonio Arenas Amado Assistant Professor	Hydrology and hydraulics Computational modeling Climate change adaptation Nutrient fate and transport Spatial analysis for water resources management
Say Kee Ong Professor	Fate and biodegradation of toxic compounds and micro-pollutants in engineered and natural systems Wastewater engineering with a focus on innovative compact treatment technologies for toxic compounds, nitrogen and phosphorus removal Sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure
Chris Rehmann Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, Associate Professor	Water resources Environmental fluid mechanics “Researchers mix data, engagement to develop plan for Squaw Creek”