Jean-Claude J. Bonzongo, Ph.D
Donald Andersen Eckler Professor
Term Professor in the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment.
Education
- Ph.D. Environmental Biogeochemistry, University of Rennes 1, France, 1990
- M.S. Environmental Sciences, University of Rennes 1, France, 1984
- B.S. Biochemistry, University of Brazzaville, Rep. of Congo, 1982
Professional Experience
- Present: Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- 2007-2019: Associate Professor, Dept. of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- 2001-2006: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- 1999-2000: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Austin College. Sherman, TX 75090
- 1996-1998: Research Assistant Professor, Geochemistry, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- 1994-1995: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada
- 1992-1993: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada
Professional Society Memberships
- Professional Affiliations
- 1995-present: Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
- 1995-present: Member, American geophysical Union (AGU)
- 1996-present: Member, American Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
- 1995-2005: Member, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO)
- University Governance
- 2017-present: Member, Internal Advisory Board, Emerging Pathogens Institute (EPI) – UF
- 2006-2010: Member, Stirring Committee, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, UF
- 2016-2017: Member of Laboratory and building safety Committee, COE/UF
- 2016-2018: Undergraduate Coordinator, Dept. of Environmental Engineering Sciences, UF
- 2008-2010: Member, College of Engineering Awards Committee, COE/UF
- 2006-2013: Chair Awards Committee, Dept. of Environmental Engineering Sciences, UF
Current Funded Projects
| Title of Grant | Funding Agency | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking Water Treatment Residuals as Material for in-situ Capping of Metal-Contaminated Sediments (PI) | US Department of Defense – SERDP | $880,000 |
| National Priorities: Trans-disciplinary Research into Detecting and Controlling Lead in Drinking Water (PI) | US Environ. Protection Agency (EPA) | $294,779 |
| Building Resilience to PFAS Exposure on Vulnerable Coastal Communities Prone to Extreme Weather Floods: Brevard County FL as a Case Study (co-PI) | US Environ. Protection Agency (EPA) | $780,000 |
| Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology on Organisms and Ecosystems (PI) | US Environ. Protection Agency (EPA) | $374,829 |
| Integrating Nanotechnology and its Environmental and Health Impacts to the UG Curriculum (PI) | National Science Foundation (NSF) | $148,959 |
| Rational Design of High-Purity Carbon Nanotube Dispersion (co-PI) | US National Science Foundation (NSF) | $349,856 |
| Graphene-based Nanoadsorbents for the Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Compounds (PFAS) from Drinking Water (co-PI) | UF Foundation – Occidental Chemical | $4,000 |