Faculty
Research InterestsMy current research focused on the development of nanomaterials for organic pollutants treatments and environmental sensor as well as on the design of new strategies using nanomaterials for water splitting and CO2 reduction. More on Research Gate.
Research InterestsAdvanced noise control material and structure:
The novel soundproof material was prepared by similar ionic polymer structure design and the weighted sound reduction was 24dB with 1mm thickness. Based on the novel soundproof material, a new noise control structure was designed and applied to the highway noise control engineering in the shape of the noise barrier. By realistic measurement, the transmission loss of the barrier can reach 12dB with 6m height.
Psychology and Physiology Study of Noise Signal:
The different noise signals were simulated in term of sound characteristics. The subjective psychology assessment was carried out to analyze the effect of noise signal parameter. The object physiology index, especially brain activation index, were collected to study the relationship of psychology feeling and physiology reaction.
Sound quality control of city environment:
A new type composite structure was developed by containing good sound absorption property and good sound diffusion property. The transmission loss of barrier with composite structure top can improve 10dB in the low frequency.
According to the state standard, sound quality can be controlled by analyzing the city environment noise property. The relevant treatment and management policy were developed.
Advanced noise control material and structure:
The novel soundproof material was prepared by similar ionic polymer structure design and the weighted sound reduction was 24dB with 1mm thickness. Based on the novel soundproof material, a new noise control structure was designed and applied to the highway noise control engineering in the shape of the noise barrier. By realistic measurement, the transmission loss of the barrier can reach 12dB with 6m height.
Psychology and Physiology Study of Noise Signal:
The different noise signals were simulated in term of sound characteristics. The subjective psychology assessment was carried out to analyze the effect of noise signal parameter. The object physiology index, especially brain activation index, were collected to study the relationship of psychology feeling and physiology reaction.
Sound quality control of city environment:
A new type composite structure was developed by containing good sound absorption property and good sound diffusion property. The transmission loss of barrier with composite structure top can improve 10dB in the low frequency.
According to the state standard, sound quality can be controlled by analyzing the city environment noise property. The relevant treatment and management policy were developed.
Xinde Cao
Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Vice Dean
School of Environmental Science and Engineering
Research Interests(i) Remediation and restoration of contaminated soils, waters, and wastes; (ii) Biological carbon sequestration technology and its eco-environmental effects; (iii) Interfacial processes and modeling of heavy metals in soils; and (iv) speciation, bioavailability, and human health of heavy metals. As a Principal Investigator (PI) and co-PI, Dr. Cao has been in charge of more than 20 projects which were supported by China NSFC, China MOST, USA DoA, and USA DoD.
Research InterestsMy current research interests focus on the ambient fine particles and haze pollution, including the formation mechanism of regional haze, and source apportionment of PM2.5 for urban China. The methods used consists of field aerosol observation, air quality model simulation as well as GIS analysis. Currently, our group has set up an urban observation site in SJTU, including physical and chemical properties of particulate matter, meteorological factors. Meanwhile, the WRF/CMAQ model has also been tested and performed for the source apportionment of heavy haze episodes, based on high parallel computing center of SJTU. Last, the long-term concentration datasets of ambient air pollutants from Chinese government has also been collected and analyzed.
Yong Geng
Dean and Distinguished Professor and adjunct Professor in Industrial Ecology
School of Environmental Science and Engineering, and the Institute of Applied Ecology at Chinese Academy of Sciences
Research InterestsMain research field covers industrial ecology, environment management, climate change, carbon emission accounting and sustainable development.
Yiliang He
Professor and Director of Institute of Water Pollution Control
School of Environmental Science and Engineering
Research Interests(1) Industrial and municipal wastewater treatment engineering; (2) Emerging contaminants environmental behavior and control; (3) Membrane technology research and applications.
Research InterestsOur researches are focusing on the design of green chemo-processes for biomass conversion, CO2 fixation and catalytic conversion, and organic synthetic chemical. The specific research interests include: (1) develop new chemical technologies and new equipment for the conversion of biomass/wastes and its derivatives into fuel, chemical and bio-based materials, and explore the new models for industrial application and promotion of developed technologies; (2) design new catalytic system for CO2 fixation and conversion to useful chemicals, such as formic acid, methanol, methane and lactones etc. (3) develop new methods for the formation of biological active compounds via transition-metal catalyst or Lewis acid catalyst. (4) Develop new methods for the synthesis of heavy metal adsorbent via modifying the magnetic carboxylated-rich carbonaceous materials.
Research InterestsBased on improving global carbon cycle by mimicking nature, our research interest mainly focus on hydrothermal conversion of biomass, organic waste and CO2 into chemicals and fuels, and other related green technologies for clean energy. These researches mainly include: 1) Hydrothermal conversion of biomass/organic waste into value-added chemicals such as acetic acid, formic acid and lactic acid; 2) The hydrothermal reduction of CO2 into chemicals and Fuel; 3) Hydrogen production from biomass/waste; 4) Photo-catalyzed reduction of CO2 into chemicals and fuel.
Research InterestsCovers waste management on sustainable E-waste recycling, R&D of the environmental equipment, plastic recycling, and used lithium-ion battery recycling. More: www.researchgate.net/profile/Jia_Li26
Huisheng Zhuang
Professor and Director
Institute of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Evaluation
Research InterestsHe takes the lead in studying fluorescence immunoassay and real-time fluorescence quantitative immuno-PCR technique for determination of PCBs, PBBs, PBDE, PAHs, Phthalates, Chlorophenols, Estriol, Naphthos and so on at home and abroad.
He takes the lead in studying fluorescence immunoassay and real-time fluorescence quantitative immuno-PCR technique for determination of PCBs, PBBs, PBDE, PAHs, Phthalates, Chlorophenols, Estriol, Naphthos and so on at home and abroad.
Research InterestsFocus on the detection of nanoparticles and emerging contaminants in the water environment, and their environmental implications, including their behavior, fate, and biotoxicity. The asymmetrical flow field flow fractionation coupled with multi-angle light scattering (AF4-MALS), combining with ICP-MS or LC-MS-MS to separate the nanoparticles and identify and quantify pollutants carried by nanoparticles in the water. Our results show nanoparticles (<20nm) in the water carried a large amount of organic constitutes, and might get away from the water treatment process and exert the risk for the environment and human health. Manufactured carbon-based and metal, metal-oxide based nanomaterials are selected as model nanomaterials to study their biotoxicity on plankton and invertebrate animals by transcriptomic and metabolomic ananlysis. Our results show these nanomaterials form aggregates while entering the water, and their toxicities are complicated, depending their size, surface coating, and environmental factors. The transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis are effective methods to detect their biological effect at environmental relevant concentrations.
Focus on the detection of nanoparticles and emerging contaminants in the water environment, and their environmental implications, including their behavior, fate, and biotoxicity. The asymmetrical flow field flow fractionation coupled with multi-angle light scattering (AF4-MALS), combining with ICP-MS or LC-MS-MS to separate the nanoparticles and identify and quantify pollutants carried by nanoparticles in the water. Our results show nanoparticles (<20nm) in the water carried a large amount of organic constitutes, and might get away from the water treatment process and exert the risk for the environment and human health. Manufactured carbon-based and metal, metal-oxide based nanomaterials are selected as model nanomaterials to study their biotoxicity on plankton and invertebrate animals by transcriptomic and metabolomic ananlysis. Our results show these nanomaterials form aggregates while entering the water, and their toxicities are complicated, depending their size, surface coating, and environmental factors. The transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis are effective methods to detect their biological effect at environmental relevant concentrations.
Research InterestsFocus on emerging contaminants, including environmental behaviors and fates, trace analysis, wastewater treatability, health effects and human exposure assessments of the antibiotics, bisphenol A, personal care products and algae toxins etc. He initiated several studies on the adverse effects of mode organism and human cell exposed to low dose/environmental relevant concentration of emerging contaminants. The specified proteins, genes and molecular docking studies are carried on to understand the mode of action, gene-environmental interaction and epigenetics modification. In addition, indoor dust and human urine samples are being collected and analyzed to investigate the exposure risk and human disease associations.
Focus on emerging contaminants, including environmental behaviors and fates, trace analysis, wastewater treatability, health effects and human exposure assessments of the antibiotics, bisphenol A, personal care products and algae toxins etc. He initiated several studies on the adverse effects of mode organism and human cell exposed to low dose/environmental relevant concentration of emerging contaminants. The specified proteins, genes and molecular docking studies are carried on to understand the mode of action, gene-environmental interaction and epigenetics modification. In addition, indoor dust and human urine samples are being collected and analyzed to investigate the exposure risk and human disease associations.
Research InterestsResearches mainly in reclaiming heavy metals from polluted soils/sludge, wastewater treatment models and software, utilization methods of energy resources. A lot of toxic organics are produced and released into the environment each year. Their hazards and treatment techniques are always a heated topic. Advance chemical oxdation is an effective method and its test experiments are sufficient. The degradation of organics in oxidation process must take place under three main steps, (1) oxiants (OH radical, O3 at all) closely approaching to organic molecule; (2) oxidants adding to active organic rings. (3) Breaking down of the main or several interring chains and producing small compounds. Based on this oxidation mechanism and QSAR models, a “three-factor” mechanism of oxidation process is proposed. It is beneficial to predict the treatment effect or environmental degradation behavior of toxic organics.
Researches mainly in reclaiming heavy metals from polluted soils/sludge, wastewater treatment models and software, utilization methods of energy resources. A lot of toxic organics are produced and released into the environment each year. Their hazards and treatment techniques are always a heated topic. Advance chemical oxdation is an effective method and its test experiments are sufficient. The degradation of organics in oxidation process must take place under three main steps, (1) oxiants (OH radical, O3 at all) closely approaching to organic molecule; (2) oxidants adding to active organic rings. (3) Breaking down of the main or several interring chains and producing small compounds. Based on this oxidation mechanism and QSAR models, a “three-factor” mechanism of oxidation process is proposed. It is beneficial to predict the treatment effect or environmental degradation behavior of toxic organics.
Research InterestsMy first research line centers around the behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects of trace elements in the soil environment, with a view to improve ecological risk assessment and remediation of contaminated soils. My second research line is aimed to unravel chemical and microbial processes that control the cycling of trace metals and to see how these processes are affected in the context of global climate change. Overall, I strive to use my knowledge and skills to solve the myth of environmental toxicology and biogeochemistry of trace elements, and to address real world environmental problems that confront us.
My first research line centers around the behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects of trace elements in the soil environment, with a view to improve ecological risk assessment and remediation of contaminated soils. My second research line is aimed to unravel chemical and microbial processes that control the cycling of trace metals and to see how these processes are affected in the context of global climate change. Overall, I strive to use my knowledge and skills to solve the myth of environmental toxicology and biogeochemistry of trace elements, and to address real world environmental problems that confront us.
Research InterestsWater/wastewater treatment and reuse, membrane technology and integration process and nano-materials. Especially in the following areas:
- Development of novel membranes such as multi-functional nanocomposite filtration membranes, superhydrophobic nanofibrous membrane distillation (MD) membranes, charged membranes, organic permselective membranes for extractive membrane bioreactor.
- Membrane surface modification for fouling control in water & wastewater treatments; modification of microporous membranes to enhance membrane surface hydrophobicity for MD;
- Development of integrated membrane processes for wastewater treatment and water reuse, such as polymer enhanced ultrafiltration for heavy metal removal, photocatalytic membrane reactor, membrane bioreactor;
- Development of novel membrane cleaning methods.
Water/wastewater treatment and reuse, membrane technology and integration process and nano-materials. Especially in the following areas:
- Development of novel membranes such as multi-functional nanocomposite filtration membranes, superhydrophobic nanofibrous membrane distillation (MD) membranes, charged membranes, organic permselective membranes for extractive membrane bioreactor.
- Membrane surface modification for fouling control in water & wastewater treatments; modification of microporous membranes to enhance membrane surface hydrophobicity for MD;
- Development of integrated membrane processes for wastewater treatment and water reuse, such as polymer enhanced ultrafiltration for heavy metal removal, photocatalytic membrane reactor, membrane bioreactor;
- Development of novel membrane cleaning methods.
Ziyang Lou
Associate Professor of Environmental Chemical Engineering
School of Environmental Science and Engineering
Research InterestsIn geotechnical engineering his interest is principally in the design of offshore foundations, although in the past he has also worked on in-situ testing, reinforced soil and tunnelling. He also works on the applications of numerical methods (both finite element analysis and other methods) to solution of geotechnical problems, and on the development of constitutive models for soils.
Much of his recent research has been applied to the area of marine renewable energy. He has carried out research on foundations for offshore wind turbines, and is currently working on the development of a novel tidal turbine for power generation. He also has a substantial group working on the understanding of tidal resources at every scale from single devices through to tidal basins.
In geotechnical engineering his interest is principally in the design of offshore foundations, although in the past he has also worked on in-situ testing, reinforced soil and tunnelling. He also works on the applications of numerical methods (both finite element analysis and other methods) to solution of geotechnical problems, and on the development of constitutive models for soils.
Much of his recent research has been applied to the area of marine renewable energy. He has carried out research on foundations for offshore wind turbines, and is currently working on the development of a novel tidal turbine for power generation. He also has a substantial group working on the understanding of tidal resources at every scale from single devices through to tidal basins.