Member – Environmental Biotechnology

Current
	Zhi (George) Zhou, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, ENV SP, Principal Investigator
	Ejike A. Ken-Opurum, Ph.D. student, Purdue University, 2016 – present Research topic: Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Subsurface Environment
	Sharon Hughes, Ph.D. student, Purdue University, 2020 – present Research topic: Biofuels
	Francisco Montalvo, Ph.D. student, Purdue University, 2021 – present Research topic: Point-of-use water filtration systems
	Jonathan Fan, master student, Purdue University, 2021 – present Research topic: Electrochemical defluoridation
	Charles Andrew Graham, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2020 – present Research topic: Electrochemical defluoridation
	Leyan Peng, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: AOC measurement of POU systems
	Ashley Lynn Sanchez Gonzalez, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: Antibiotic resistant bacteria
	Shriya Khandelwal, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: Algal biofuel
Alumni
	Preethi Goli, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: AOC measurement
	Shreya Mullangi, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: AOC measurement
	Sungmin Hong, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: Water quality measurement
	Ben Jolkovsky, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: POU filtration systems
	Chance Lehman, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: Algal biofuel
	Hannah Congleton, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic:AOC measurement in POU system
	Sophie Mendelson, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: Microbial growth in POU systems
	Tori Victoria Rose Pompeo, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2021 Research topic: PFAS removal in POU systems
	Hsin-Yin (Alice) Yu, master student, Purdue University, 2019 – present Research topic: Metal and AOC removal in Point-of-use Water Treatment Systems
	Shreya Gupta, master student, Purdue University, 2019 – present Research topic: PFAS removal in Point-of-use Water Treatment Systems
	Lingjun Xu, graduate independent study module student, Purdue University, 2019 – present Research topic: Electro-Fenton Wastewater Treatment
	Kendall Cooper Schwarz, undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2019 – 2020 Research topic: Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Subsurface Environment
	Zhe Sun, Ph.D. student, Purdue University, 2014 – 2019 Research topic: Efficient Production of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Mian Wang, Ph.D. student, Purdue University, 2014 – 2019 Research topic: Development and Persistence of Antibiotic Resistance
	Xiaoyi Peng, graduate independent study module student, Purdue University, 2018 – 2019 Research topic: Metal Removal in Point-of-Use Devices
	Yi Ji, master student, Purdue University, 2017 – 2019 Research topic: Deicing Chemicals
	Yiming Yang, graduate independent study module student, Purdue University, 2018 – 2019 Research topic: Improvement of AOC Measurements
	Bolin Li, Visiting Professor, Wuhan University of Technology, 2017 – 2019 Research topic: Removal of Nutrients and Antibiotics in Wastewater
	Benjamin M. Stryker, Undergraduate research assistant and SURF student, Purdue University, 2017 – 2019 Research topic: Removal of Heavy Metals with Carbon Nanotube Filters
	Lei Chen, Visiting Professor, Purdue University, 2018 Research topic: Electrochemical Degradation of DNA
	Ran Chen, Master student, Purdue University, 2016 – 2018 Research topic: Development of Antibiotic Resistance
	Songhao Wu, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2017 – 2018 Research topic: Removal of Heavy Metals with Carbon Nanotube Filters
	Shujun Zhou, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2017 – 2018 Research topic: Removal of Heavy Metals with Carbon Nanotube Filters
	Chen Wu, Ph.D. student, National University of Singapore (2011-2014, co-supervised with Dr. Jianzhong He between 2014 and 2017) Research topic: Molecular Microbiology for Improved Biofuel Production
	Mrutyunjay Padhiary, Ph.D. student, National University of Singapore, 2012-2017 Research topic: Electrosynthesis of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Sol Park, Master student, Purdue University, 2015 – 2017 Research topic: Efficient Production of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Huanqi He, Master student, Purdue University, 2015 – 2017 Research topic: Electrochemical Wastewater Treatment
	Wei Liu, graduate independent study module student and master student, Purdue University, 2016 – 2017 Research topic: Electrochemical Removal of Chemical Contaminants
	Jingfei Dend, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2016 – 2017 Research topic: Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in the Environment
	Tianlong Sun, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2016 – 2017 Research topic: Efficient Biofuel Production
	Luna Nguyen, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2016 Research topic: Efficient Production of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Cheng Liu, Visiting professor, 2015 – 2016 Research topic: Development of Nanomaterials for Water Treatment
	Nishu Goyal, Ph.D. student, National University of Singapore (co-supervised with Dr. I. A. Karimi), 2012 – 2016 Research topic: Biochemical conversion of CO₂using M. maripaludis
	Xinzhu Yi, Ph.D. student, National University of Singapore, 2010 – 2015 Research topic: Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistance at Urban Environments
	Sadia A. Jame, Ph.D. student, Purdue University, 2014 – 2016 Research topic: Electrochemical Removal of Chemical and Biological Contaminants with Nanomaterials
	Shaohua Lin, Visiting professor, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Development of Nanomaterials for Water Treatment
	Tianren Wu, Master student, Purdue University, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Electrochemical Removal of Chemical and Biological Contaminants with Nanomaterials
	Maithilee Das, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Efficient Production of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Haitian Liu, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Efficient Production of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Neil Perry, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Efficient Production of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Ryan N Loveless, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Electrochemical Removal of Chemical and Biological Contaminants with Nanomaterials
	Heyi Wang, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Electrochemical Removal of Chemical and Biological Contaminants with Nanomaterials
	Leslie Yoo, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2016 Research topic: Electrochemical Removal of Chemical and Biological Contaminants with Nanomaterials
	Yvonne Shi, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 – 2015 Research topic: Efficient Production of Biofuels from Carbon Dioxide
	Emily Traxler, Undergraduate research assistant, Purdue University, 2014 Research topic: Development and Persistence of Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Resistance Genes
	Qing Xia, SPORE NUS-PKU Master student, National University of Singapore, 2013 – 2014 Research topic: Phenol Removal with Electrochemical Carbon Nanotube Filters Coupled with in situ Generated H₂O₂
	Xiao Jin, SPORE NUS-PKU Master student, National University of Singapore, 2013 – 2014 Research topic: Research on Electrochemical Carbon Nanotube Filters for Bacterial and DNA Removal
	Yanbiao Liu, Research fellow, National University of Singapore, 2013 – 2014 Research topic: Development of Electrochemical Carbon Nanotube Filters to Remove Off-flavor Compounds
	Thai Hoang Le, Research fellow, National University of Singapore, 2013 – 2014 Research topic: Rapid and Accurate Quantification of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Quantitative Risk Assessment for Water Security
	Laurence Glass-Haller, Research fellow, National University of Singapore, 2013 – 2014 Research topic: Rapid and Accurate Quantification of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Quantitative Risk Assessment for Water Security
	Vaishnavi Sivachidambaram, Research engineer, National University of Singapore, 2013 – 2014 Research topic: Rapid and Accurate Quantification of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Quantitative Risk Assessment for Water Security
	Shivashkar Singh, Ph.D. student, Oxford University (Co-supervised with Dr. Hankins), 2012 – 2014 Research topic: Biofilms
	Tianren Wang, Research engineer and master student, Final Year Project (FYP) student, and Research Assistant, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2014 Research topic: Evaluation of Microbial Regrowth after Treatment of Disinfectants or Antimicrobials
	Dustin Juen Hon Lee, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2013 -2014 Research topic: Development of Electrochemical Carbon Nanotube Filters to Remove Off-flavor Compounds
	Yi Kong, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2013 -2014 Research topic: Development of Electrochemical Carbon Nanotube Filters to Remove Off-flavor Compounds
	Vidushini Siva, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2013 -2014 Research topic: Optimization Methane Production in a Microbial Electrolysis Cell
	Li Jie Hsien, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2012 -2013 Research topic: Optimization of Hydrogen Production to Support Methanogenesis in a Microbial Electrolysis Cell
	Sanjay Nagarajan, Research engineer, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2013 Research topic: Photoelectrochemical water splitting for the production of value-added chemicals
	Nicole Yuen, Summer Intern from University of California – Berkeley, 2013 Research topic: Rapid and Accurate Quantification of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Quantitative Risk Assessment for Water Security
	Qing Wei, FYP student, Xiamen University, 2012 – 2013 Research topic: Effects of Environmental Factors on Antimicrobial Resistance in an Urban Environment
	Wen Chao Cheng, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2012 -2013 Research topic: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Resistance at Environmental Samples
	Shang Long Chua, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2012 -2013 Research topic: Optimization of Hydrogen Production to Support Methanogenesis in a Microbial Electrolysis Cell
	Hongmei Jing, National University of Singapore, 2012 – 2013 Research topic: Photosynthesis through Electrode-driven Anaerobic Respiration
	Subhashini Kashinath, Master student, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2013 Research topic: Utilization of Landfill Gases as Renewable Source of Energy in India
	Shenyan Cao, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) student, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2012 Research Topic: Cost Analysis of Algae-based Biofuel
	Max Jin Quan Auw, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2012 – 2013 Research topic: Development of Oligonucleotide Probes for in situ Quantification of Streptomyces
	Yuanyan Du, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2012 Research topic: Studies on MIB and Geosmin Producing Actinomycetes in Water Catchment Area Winner of Excellence Award of 2012 ESE FYP symposium
	Xieheng Kong, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2012 Research topic: Antimicrobial Resistance of Streptomyces at Environmental Samples in Singapore
	Steve Chenghui Lin, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2012 Research topic: Evaluation of MLSB Antimicrobial Resistance at Environmental Samples Winner of Merit Award of 2012 ESE FYP symposium Winner of Sembcorp Medal and Award
	Mohammad Sairi B Amir, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2011 – 2012 Research topic: Development of Fluorescence in situ Hybridization Probes to Quantify Methanogens
	Eugene Jie Li Ong, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2010 – 2011 Research topic: Evaluation of MLSB Antimicrobial Resistance at Environmental Samples
	Cynthia Xin Yu Chew, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2010 – 2011 Research topic: Evaluation of Antibiotic-producing Streptomyces from Soil Samples
	Agnes Christina, FYP student, National University of Singapore, 2010 – 2011 Research topic: Quantification of Streptomyces using Fluorescence in situ Hybridization