People

Current Group Members

  • Dr. Ian BillingePostdoctoral Researcher
    Ph.D. Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, 2024
    UV-based water treatment

  • Abigail IdicullaPh.D. Student
    B.S. Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2024
    Electrochemical Water Treatment

  • Poly PopovaPh.D. Student
    B.S. Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University, 2024
    Catalytic membranes for water treatment 

  • Rilyn ToddPh.D. Student
    B.S. Environmental Studies, The University of Alabama, 2024
    Electrochemical water treatment

  • Dr. Yonghyeon KimPostdoctoral Researcher
    Ph.D. Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 2023
    Catalytic membrane for water treatment

  • Dr. Zhonghao WanPostdoctoral Researcher
    Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2022
    Catalytic advanced oxidation

  • Dr. Shasha YangPostdoctoral Researcher
    Ph.D. Environmental Science and Engineering, Clarkson University, 2023
    Electrochemical water treatment

  • Kenny YipPh.D. Student
    B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UCLA, 2023
    UV water treatment

  • Dr. Yuyao ZhangPostdoctoral Researcher
    Ph.D. Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, 2022
    Catalytic membranes for water treatment

  • Leslie ArrazoloPh.D. Student
    B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, 2022
    Electrochemical water treatment

  • Claire ChouinardPh.D. Student
    B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
    SAC-electrochemical water treatment

  • Seung Hee ChaePh.D. Student (co-advised with John Fortner)
    B.S. M.S. Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, 2021
    Catalytic advanced oxidation

  • Aidan MeesePh.D. Student
    B.E. Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, 2020
    Industrial wastewater treatment and reuse

  • Kali RigbyPh.D. Student
    Sc.B. Chemistry, Brown University, 2019
    Single Atom Catalysis for water treatment

Past Group Members

  • Dr. Tayler HedtkePh.D. 2024
    Catalytic membranes for water treatment

  • Dr. Hyun Jeong LimResearch Professor at Ewha Womans University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2021–2023
    Electrochemical water treatment

  • Dr. Inhyeong JeonPostdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University
    Ph.D. 2024
    Chemical-free water treatment using sunlight and hot water

  • Prof. Wensi ChenAssistant Professor at Texas A&M University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2022-2023
    Electrochemical water treatment

  • Dr. David KimPostdoctoral Researcher, MIT
    Ph.D. 2023
    Electrochemical wastewater treatment

  • Prof. Shuo ZhangAssistant Professor at Nankai University
    Associate Research Scientist 2019-2022
    Functional nanomaterials for electrocatalytic water treatment

  • Prof. Xuanhao WuAssistant Professor at Zhejiang University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2020-2022
    Single atom catalysis for water treatment

  • Prof. Reza NazemiAssistant Professor at Colorado State University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2021-2022
    Electrochemical water treatment

  • Dr. Dahong HuangResearcher, North China Electric Power University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2019-2021
    Single Atom Catalysis for water treatment

  • Dr. Xuechen ZhouPostdoctoral Researcher, The Pennsylvania State University
    Ph.D. 2021
    Membrane modification by atomic layer deposition

  • Dr. Qianhong ZhuPostdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University
    Ph.D. 2021
    Electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide

  • Prof. Eric RybergAssistant Professor at University of Connecticut
    Ph.D. 2020
    Photosensitizing dyes for water treatment

  • Prof. Min Jeong SuhAssistant Professor at Hofstra University
    Ph.D. 2020
    Adsorption-photocatalysis composite nanomaterials for water treatment

  • Prof. Seunghyun WeonAssistant Professor at Korea University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2019-2020
    Single atom catalysts for water treatment

  • Prof. Haoran WeiAssistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2018-2019
    Environmental application of surface plasmonic nanoparticles

  • Prof. Chiheng ChuAssistant Professor at Zhejiang University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2017-2019
    Immobilized dyes for photosensitized water treatment

  • Prof. Haomiao XuAssociate Professor at Shanghai Jiatong University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2018-2019
    Adsorption-photocatalysis composite nanomaterials for water treatment

  • Prof. Stephanie LoebAssistant Professor at McGill University
    Ph.D. 2019
    Solar Photothermal nanomaterials for water disinfection

  • Prof. Min Sik KimAssistant Professor at Jeonbuk National University, Korea
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2019-2021
    Advanced oxidation processes for water treatment

  • Brenna HodgesProgram Coordinator, Yale Office of Development
    M.S. 2016-2018
    Single-atom catalysts for oxyanion reduction

  • Dr. Anna HagstromAAAS Fellow, US Department of Energy
    Ph.D. 2018
    Triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion for environmental application

  • Dr. Sangryoung KimEngineering Manager, BKT
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2014-2017
    Self-healing polymeric membrane synthesis

  • Prof. Beza GetachewAssistant Professor at Rice University
    Ph.D. 2018
    Self-healing polymeric membrane synthesis

  • Chenxi JiangBKT, CA
    M.S. 2018
    B.S. Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017
    Solar photothermal disinfection reactor design

  • Prof. Yi ShenAssistant Professor, Zhejiang University of Technology
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2017-2018
    Adsorption-photocatalysis composite nanomaterials for water treatment

  • Prof. David WarsingerAssistant Professor, Purdue University
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Co-advised with Menachem Elimelech), 2017-2018
    Nanomaterials and thermodynamics for water treatment

  • Dr. Hongshin LeeResearch Associate, Korea University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2015-2017
    Carbon based nanomaterials for contaminant removal and microbial inactivation

  • Dr. Glen De VeraPostdoctoral Researcher, MIT
    Postdoctoral Researcher, 2017
    Electrochemical production of water treatment oxidants

  • Prof. Hyoung-Il KimAssistant Professor, Yonsei University, Korea
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2014-2017
    Photocatalysis for energy and environment

  • Prof. Yi YangAssistant Professor at University of Science and Technology of China
    Postdoctoral Researcher (Co-advised with Joseph Pignatello), 2016-2017
    Peroxides activation mechanism and application

  • Prof. Kyle MoorAssistant Professor at Utah State University
    Ph.D. 2016
    Fullerene-polymer multifunctional materials for environmental application

  • Prof. Chuanhao LiProfessor, Sun Yat-Sen University, China
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2013-2016
    Inorganic photocatalyst for upconversion and artificial photosynthesis

  • Dr. Fan DengPerkin Elmers, CT
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2014-2015
    Triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion and photoluminescent spectroscopy

  • Dr. Seon Joo ParkKorea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2014-2015
    Self-healing polymeric membrane synthesis

  • Prof. Oh Seok KwonAssociated Professor at University of Science and Technology, Korea
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2013-2015
    Triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion for environmental and biomedical application..

  • Dr. Stephanie CatesMilliken & Company, SC
    Ph.D. 2015
    Georgia Tech Presidential Fellow
    Upconversion ceramics and photocatalysis

  • Prof. Samuel SnowAssistant Professor, Louisiana State University
    Ph.D. 2014
    Photochemistry and photobiological implications of functionalized fullerenes in aqueous systems

  • Prof. Ezra CatesAssistant Professor, Clemson University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2013-2014
    Ph.D. 2013
    Visible-to-ultraviolet upconversion phosphors for light-activated antimicrobial technology 

  • Prof. Seung Jin LeeAssistant Professor, Georgia Gwinnett College
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2013-2014
    Ph.D. 2013
    Fouling characteristics of ceramic MF/UF membranes during surface water treatment 

  • Tyler CromeySouthern Company, Birmingham, AL
    M.S. 2014
    Effect of elevated temperature on ceramic ultrafiltration of colloidal suspensions 

  • Kyoung Eun ParkPh.D. Student, Georgia Institute of Technology
    M.S. 2014
    Chemical and photochemical inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms

  • Prof. Jae-Hyuk KimAssistant Professor, Pusan National University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2010-2014
    Aqueous- and dry-phase triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion

  • Dr. Varun GandhiCarollo Engineers
    Ph.D. 2012
    Visualization and quantification of hydrodynamics and dose in UV reactors by 3D laser-induced fluorescence 

  • Prof. Dongjin KimAssistant Professor, Georgia State University
    Ph.D. 2011 (Co-advised with Thorsten Stoesser)
    Large eddy simulation of flow in water and waste water disinfection reactors 

  • Prof. Min ChoAssociate Professor, Chonbuk National University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2007-2010
    Chemical and photochemical inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms

  • Prof. Pyung Kyu ParkAssociate Professor, Yonsei University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2008-2010
    Simulation of boron rejection in reverse osmosis seawater desalination processes

  • Mehmet DilaverEnvironment and Cleaner Production Institute, Turkey
    M.S. 2011
    A comparative study on mechanism of fouling by PEG: Ceramic and polymeric membranes

  • Prof. Bo ZhangAssociate Professor, Shanghai Ziatong University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2007-2009 (Co-advised with Joseph Hughes)
    Oxidative processes of aqueous C60 preparations: role of THF peroxide

  • Prof. Jaesang LeeAssociate Professor, Korea University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2006-2008
    Photochemistry and chemical transformation of aqueous C60 colloids

  • Prof. John FortnerAssociate Professor, Yale University
    Postdoctoral Researcher 2007-2008 (Co-advised with Joseph Hughes)
    Colloidal C60 reaction with ozone

  • Prof. Amishah ShahAssistant Professor, Purdue University
    Ph.D. 2008 (Co-advised with Ching-Hua Huang)
    Fate and removal antibiotics during chlorination and nanofiltration 

  • Dr. Hoon HyungVice President, LG-Nano H20 Inc., Irvine, CA
    Ph.D. 2008
    Dispersion of fullerenes in natural water and their behavior in water treatment process 

  • Prof. Dooil KimAssociate Professor, Dankuk University
    Ph.D. 2007
    Development and application of integrated ozone contactor design and optimization tools 

  • Yu MiyashitaCh2M-Hill
    M.S. 2007
    Removal of n-nitrosamines by nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes 

  • Pranay ManeWater Resources Engineer, ARCADIS
    M.S. 2007
    RO process optimization based on deterministic process model coupled with stochastic cost model 

  • Prof. Yonggyun ParkAssistant Professor at Chonnam National University
    Ph.D. 2005 (Co-advised with Larry Forney)
    Emulsion liquid membranes for extraction of selected organic and metallic contaminants

  • Edward McCallumHazen and Sawyer
    M.S. 2005
    Adsorption, desorption, and steady-state removal of estrogenic hormone 17beta-estradiol by nanofiltration and ultrafiltration membranes 

  • Richard ElliottMontgomery Watson Harza
    M.S. 2005
    Understanding Fouling Mechanism of Polymeric and Ceramic Ultrafiltration Membranes Treating Lake Lanier Filter Plant Source Water 

  • Saurabh MardaMarakon Associates
    M.S. 2005
    Effect of ozonation and BAC filtration processes on monochloramine demand 

Visiting Scholars and Non-Degree Group Members

  • Xin ChengOct.2018 – Jun.2020 / Chinese Scholarship Council Visiting Ph.D. Student / Sichuan University, China

  • Yanxhin GaoSept.2018 – Aug.2019 / Chinese Scholarship Council Visiting Ph.D. Student / Tsinghua University, China

  • Yongbing XieSep.2018 – Aug.2019 / Institute of Process Engineering

  • Wenji GuoSep.2017 – Aug.2018 / Chinese Scholarship Council Visiting Ph.D. Student / Tsinghua University, China

  • Dahong HuangNov.2016 – Apr.2018 / Chinese Scholarship Council Visiting Ph.D. Student / Beijing Normal University, China

  • Yangying ZhaoNov.2016 – Oct.2017 / Chinese Scholarship Council Visiting Ph.D. Student / Tsinghua University, China

  • Jian ChenAug.2015 – Sep.2016 / Chinese Scholarship Council Visiting Ph.D. Student / China University of Geosciences, China

  • Inseong ChangMar.2015 – Feb. 2016 / Visiting Professor / Hoseo University, Korea

  • Behnaz ZaribafJan.2013 – Jun.2013 / Visiting Ph.D. Student / Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Jong-Soo KimDec.2011 – Nov.2012 / Visiting Professor / Sun Moon University, Korea

  • Rui ChenMay.2011 – May.2012 / Visiting Professor / Beijing Jiatong University, China  

  • Youngkook ChoiJul.2008 – Jul.2010 / Visiting Scientist / DongWoo Finechem, Korea

  • Seong Keun YimMay.2008 – May.2010 / Visiting Scientist / Kolon Engineering & Construction, Inc., Korea

  • Fangbo ZhaoOct.2008 – Mar.2010 / Visiting Professor / Harbin Engineering University, China

  • Jinku ChoNov.2008 – Dec.2008 / Visiting Scientist / Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea

  • Seong-Hong KimJan.2007 – Jan.2008 / Visiting Professor / Chosun University, Korea        

  • Jooyeon LeeJan.2006 – Dec.2006 / Visiting M.S. Student / University of Seoul, Korea  

  • Yeon-Koo JeongAug.2005 – Aug.2006 / Visiting Professor / Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Korea

  • Sandeep PathakOct.2005 – Dec.2005 / Visiting Scientist / Tata Chemicals, Ltd., India

  • K.C. PathakJul.2005 – Oct.2005 / Visiting Scientist / Tata Chemicals., Ltd, India

  • Yong-Mo ChoJul.2004 – Dec.2004 / Visiting Scientist / Seoul Development Institute, Korea

Undergraduate Students

  • Cade NapierJan.2020 – present / Yale University

  • Linh LeJan.2020 – Dec.2020 / Yale University

  • Marlena HinkleJan. 2019 – May.2021 / Yale University

  • Joseph LybikJan.2020 – May.2020 / Yale University

  • Griffin WalshJan.2018 – May.2019 / Yale University

  • Steven LawrenceSep.2017 – May.2019 / Yale University

  • Johanan KnightSep.2016 – May.2019 / Yale University

  • Jonathan SimonsAug.2016 – May.2018 / Yale University

  • Daniel RaynorAug.2016 – Jul.2017 / Yale University

  • Mitchelle WeldonAug.2016 – Jul.2017 / Yale University

  • Adam SokolAug.2016 – Jun.2017 / Yale University

  • Madeline LandonAug.2015 – May.2016 / Senior Design / Yale University

  • Kamya JagadishAug.2015 – May.2016 / Senior Design / Yale University

  • Sarah SpauldingFeb.2015 – Aug.2015 / Yale University

  • Jessica AlzamoraFeb.2015 – Aug.2015 / Yale University

  • James Doss-GollinAug.2014 - May.2015 / Yale University

  • Dhyan ValleJan.2014 - May.2015 / Yale University

  • Brady CurreyJan.2014 - Apr.2014 / Yale University

  • Helena GailJan.2014 - Apr.2014 / Yale University

  • Tyler CromeyAug.2010 - May.2012 / Presidential Undergraduate Research Award / Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Kyoung Eun ParkAug.2009 - May.2010 / Presidential Undergraduate Research Award / Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Elizabeth WestAug.2008 - May.2009 / Presidential Undergraduate Research Award / Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Varun GandhiAug.2006 - May.2007 / Presidential Undergraduate Research Award / Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Annie ParkAug.2004 - May.2005 / Presidential Undergraduate Research Award / Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Joseph RossAug.2004 - Dec.2004 / Georgia Institute of Technology