Tailoring of activated carbon during activation and reactivation for the separation of contaminants from water and air (e.g., Hg, taste and odor causing compounds)
Activated carbon surface chemistry
Investigation of advanced oxidation processes (e.g., TiO2 and UV) for the destruction of organic compounds (100% water recovery for space and terrestrial applications)
Nanoparticles (e.g., silica-titania composites)
Teaching
NSF Fellowship Preparation (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Potable Water Capstone Design (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Water and Waste Water Treatment Design (Undergraduate)
Integrated Product and Process Design (Undergraduate)
Activated Carbon: Environmental Design and Applications (Graduate)
Absorption/Adsorption (Graduate)
Service
University Sloan Program Director (Advancement of underrepresented Ph.D. students)
