Decoding Interactions Engineering Solutions

We uncover the crosstalk between microbes and nanomaterials to engineer transformative solutions for the environment, human health, resource recovery, and sustainability.

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Viral Fate & Safe Water Reuse

Elucidate the environmental behavior
of human viruses to
advance safer water reuse

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Nano-enabled Pollution Control
& Public Health

Engineer advanced nanomaterials for
environmental remediation and
public health protection

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Microbial Resource Recovery

Harness microbial systems to recover valuable resources from waste streams

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