Environmental Engineering Research

Researcher:
Koutsospyros, Professor of Environmental Engineering
Emese Hadnagy, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Collaborator:
The Stevens Institute of Technology

Project Description:
This work is performed under subcontract agreements with Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT) and is part of a larger federally funded project titled “Net Zero Technologies for the Army’s Industrial Munitions Base” that is led and managed by the SIT.

Status:
Completed

Researcher:
Emese Hadnagy, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Collaborator:
Stanley Menacherry, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Project Description:
This is a laboratory based project investigating the efficacy of atrazine (an herbicide) dechlorination using palladized magnesium as an innovative water treatment technology. The impact of various key variables on treatment (such as reagent dose, base metal to catalyst ratio, and pH) are investigated.

Status:
Completed

Researcher:
Emese Hadnagy, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Collaborator:
University of New Hampshire

Project Description:
Testing is conducted for a new generation hydrologic and water quality sensor for its application in stormwater monitoring to understand the dynamics of flow, bacteria (via a proxy) and dissolved pollutants like chloride. A new design of automated "smart" sensor with low power, minimal human intervention is implemented that can adaptively sense the need for measurements, making it highly suitable for deployment at stormwater outfalls.

Status:
Completed

Researcher:
Emese Hadnagy, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Collaborator:
University of New Hampshire

Project Description:
Development of an inexpensive open source in situ surface water quality sensor used for chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) measurements were completed. The scope of this research was to design, build, and test the sensor.

Status:
Completed