David Cwiertny, PhD
Fabrication and Performance Optimization of Nanotube and Nanofiber Filtration Technologies for Treatment of Impaired Water Supplies
This research focuses on the development of advanced treatment technologies that promote sustainable water supplies. Research objectives include the fabrication and performance optimization of chemically reactive, nanotechnology-enabled filtration technologies for removal of bulk constituents and emerging micropollutants typically encountered in water and waste water.
Sophomore or Junior level engineering or science (e.g., chemistry) majors preferred.
Students will gain expertise in the synthesis and characterization of novel, nanostructured materials, conduct experiments with model pollutants to optimize the reactivity of these materials, and conduct initial tests on integrating these nanomaterials in hybrid ceramic filtration units for treatment of impaired water supplies.
