Andrew Altieri earned his BA at UC Santa Cruz and PhD at Brown University followed by postdocs at Northeastern University and Brown University. Andrew was a staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama before joining the faculty at UF. He is an Associate Director in UF’s Center for Coastal Solutions. He is generally interested in human impacts on coastal ecosystems, particularly the ecological interactions that underlie the response of biogenic habitats and their associated communities to those impacts.…
Christine Angelini is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Coastal Solutions (CCS). Founded in 2020, CCS works across disciplines–ecology, engineering, health, computer sciences, policy and communications–to develop and deliver research and technology solutions that support coastal communities in addressing hazards and environmental degradation. A hallmark of the center’s innovation is the integration of large data sets, artificial intelligence and supercomputing to rapidly simulate coastal environmental scenarios and produce data driven solutions.…
Dr. Annable has been a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida since 1992. His research interests are in physical-chemical processes related to field scale application of innovative technologies for subsurface remediation. His research also focuses on innovative methods for measuring contaminant and water flux in hydrologic systems. Dr.…
Sara Behdad is an associate professor at the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013. Her research focuses on sustainable design, e-waste management, process modeling, decision analysis, and product lifecycle engineering.
Research Areas
Sustainable Materials Management – Product Lifecycle Engineering, Design for Sustainability
Research Interests
E-waste Management, Sustainable Design, Decision Analysis, Product Lifecycle Engineering
Education
Ph.D., Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, 2013, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Attended the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) where he got a B. S. in Chemical Engineering and an M. S. in Nuclear Engineering. He got a Ph. D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from RPI in Troy, NY. Taught courses in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at UPR for about forty years.…
Dr. Bonzongo is a biogeochemist, and he has been working on pollution prevention and control for more than 3 decades. His research focuses on both toxic metals and emerging pollutants, and uses fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics, geochemistry, microbiology, and toxicology. The ultimate goal is to develop environment friendly techniques for protection or remediation of natural and engineered systems.…
Dr. Mark Brown is a Professor Emeritus of Environmental Engineering Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Policy. He is a systems ecologist, whose research focuses on systems ecology, wetlands ecology, ecological engineering and emergy analysis. While his early career research focused on wetland ecology and management and ecological engineering, recently his attention has focused on applied and theoretical approaches to understanding the energy, ecology, and economics nexus.…
James Cahill is a lecturer and independent PI in Environmental Engineering Sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2016. He was a postdoctoral researcher at Rockefeller University from 2017-2020. He has expertise in Population Genomics, Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics. His research focuses on applying genomic techniques to immediate challenges in species conservation, environmental monitoring and human health.…
Dr. Chadik’s research and teaching focused on water chemistry and water treatment systems design for 31 years before his retirement in 2016. He continues to teach and advise students. In addition to his research journal publications, he a co-author of the text, Water Supply and Pollution Control, 8th Ed. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Florida and a life member of the American Water Works Association, as well as a member of several other engineering organizations.…
Primary Research Area
Water Systems
Education
B.S., Systems Engineering University of Florida
M.S., Environmental Engineering University of Florida
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering University of Florida
Certifications
BCEE, PE
Emeritus Professor Delfino was an active EES faculty member from 1982 to 2014. He was also a professor at the University of Wisconsin. His research specialty is water chemistry with emphasis on trace metals and organic contaminants. He advised or co-advised 20 PhD students and over 90 MS and ME graduates. His research group authored over 100 refereed papers.…
Katherine Deliz earned her BS and MS in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico and her PhD in Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida. She started her academic career at UF in fall 2017, after working four years in Environmental Consulting, as Project and QA Manager. Her research in environmental biotechnology focuses on fate, transport & remediation of pollutants and pathogens.…
Luisa Amelia Dempere received her Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Florida. After receiving her doctorate, she was appointed as the Director of the Major Analytical Instrumentation Center (MAIC). She has been the director of MAIC for the last 14 years, and in 2012 she became also the director of the Particle Analysis Instrumentation Center (PAIC).…
Dr. Elliot P. Douglas is Professor of Environmental Engineering Sciences, Associate Director for Research in the UF Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar at the University of Florida. His research interests are problem solving, cultures of inclusion, and environmental justice. He has served as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education and Program Director for Engineering Education at the US National Science Foundation.…
Dr. Faria is an assistant professor at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Her current research interests are in the use of nanotechnology to advance water treatment. She applies her multidisciplinary background in chemistry, biology, and engineering to develop nanomaterials that can overcome the inefficiency of conventional materials in water treatment systems.…
I am from Pensacola, FL. I am a UF Alum. I started my career in Student Financial Aid and Scholarships working in several departments (advising, verification, UF OneStop, and Student Employment).
Duties
Responsible for: -Originating ePAF hires for Grad Assistants, OPS, Student Assistants, etc. -Tracking the completion of Exit Checklists for terminating employees -Generating electronic LOA’s for Graduate Assistant hires and reappointments -Provide support and assistance for time and labor processing -Ensure bi-weekly payroll is processed and that time/leave are approved -Process, approve or review various HR forms/requests for accuracy -Track new hires and communicate with supervisor when need
Education
Liberal Arts & Sciences, 2017, University of Florida
Areas within ESSIE
Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering and Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences
A native of Gainesville, FL. Served in the US Air Force for 8 years as an Avionics Technician on F-15E Strike Eagle and F-22 Raptor aircraft. Returned to Gainesville to be close to family and attend graduate school at UF. Worked in Health Administration since 2012, first at the VA Medical Center, then in the College of Medicine with the Division of Gastroenterology.…
Dr. Kirk Hatfield is the Director of the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment at the University of Florida, the Director of the Florida Water Resources Research Center, and a Professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering. Dr. Hatfield received his BS and MS degrees from the University of Iowa and his PhD degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.…
Originally from Jamaica, Paula moved to Florida when she was very young and lived in the South Florida area until moving to Gainesville for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. After her master’s program, she decided to pursue a career in academic support services due to her passion for helping individuals. She has been in Gainesville for 10 years and in the last 3 years, she has been fortunate enough to be able to serve UF as a professional, assisting students in their goals!…
I am a pluviophile. I am a dendrophile. Trees are awesome. Music makes the world go round. Animals.<3
Duties
- Academic Office Staff Coordinator
- Transfer Admission
- Registration/Drops/Holds
- Course Scheduling
- Academic Advising
- Grades/Grade Changes
- Graduation Certification
- Academic Approval Tracking
- Petitions
- Departmental Statistics
Area within ESSIE
Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences – Undergraduate Program
My teaching and research focuses on characterizing the natural and anthropogenic chemical species involved in atmospheric processes, modeling their kinetics and multiphase partitioning, and improving the understanding of impacts of air pollutants on health and climate forcing.
Primary Research Area
Air Resources
Other Research Areas
Environmental Nanotechnology
Education
B.S., Ewha Womens’ University, Seoul, Korea, Chmistry, 1985
M.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Sci.…
Sungyoon Jung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida. She earned her Ph.D. in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2020, and conducted postdoctoral research at the FDA’s NCTR. Joining UF in 2023, her research focuses on identifying and quantifying emerging air pollutants, such as micro- and nanoplastics, and their remediation using advanced nanomaterials.…
Primary Research Area
Water Systems
Other Research Areas
Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering, New Infrastructure Planning and Management, Systems Ecology & Ecological Engineering
Research Interests
Hydrology, water resources, remote sensing, public health, water- and vector-borne diseases, hydrologicalmodeling
Education
B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, 2001, Punjab Agricultural University, India
M.Sc. Water Resources, 2006, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Ph.D., Water Resources, 2011, Tufts University, MA
David Kaplan is an Associate Professor and Director of the H.T. Odum Center for Wetlands. Research in Dr. Kaplan’s Watershed Ecology Lab focuses on linkages among the hydrological cycle, ecosystem processes, and human activities, with the goal of advancing natural resources conservation and management. He has worked extensively with water and environmental management agencies to tie hydrological modeling to ecological outcomes, predict restoration effects, and guide water management.…
Steven Laux joined UF in January 2017 after a 32-year career as a civil engineer, practicing in the fields of solid waste management system design and infrastructure design for the aerospace industry. He teaches courses in solid waste systems design, containment system design, civil engineering practice and construction engineering design. His research has focused on sustainable materials management, including beneficial reuse, recycling and municipal solid waste landfill topics.…
Dr. David Mazyck is the Director of Electronic Delivery of Gator Engineering (EDGE), the UF distance learning program for online engineering master’s degrees, certificates, and professional education courses. His research interests pertaining to activated carbon and photocatalysis for the air and water purification.
Primary Research Area
Water Systems
Other Research Areas
Air Resources, Engineering Education, Environmental Nanotechnology
Research Interests
Water treatment, air purification, activated carbon, photocatalysis
Education
B.S., Penn State University
M.S., Penn State University
Ph.D., Penn State University
Awards & Distinctions
- Florida Blue Key‚ Distinguished mentor of undergraduate research (2009)
- 2018 ESSIE Faculty Mentor Award Recipient
Primary Research Area
Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics (CESD)
Other Research Area
Systems Ecology & Ecological Engineering
Research Interests
Environmental Microbiology, Biogeochemistry, Water Quality, Chemical Biomarkers
Education
B.S., Environmental Biology and Management, University of California, Davis
Ph.D., Soil and Water Sciences, University of Florida
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, 1993
Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Water Resources), 2001
Certifications
PE
Chamteut Oh received his B.S. and M.S. degree from Seoul National University, followed by a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He worked as an environmental engineer for two years and conducted research at the Korean Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources for six years. With an interdisciplinary background in environmental microbiology and geochemistry, his research interests lie in protecting public health and the economy from microbial threats in the environment.…
I am a computational biogeochemist who uses mathematics and computers to understand how soil breathes. Soils are a major source of natural carbon dioxide (the greenhouse gas driving current climate change); soils are expected to emit more carbon dioxide as climate gets warmer, potentially creating a vicious feedback cycle. I use models combined with data from worldwide studies to improve our predictive understanding of soil-driven carbon dioxide fluxes.…
Primary Research Area
Sustainable Materials Management
Other Research Areas
Geosystems Engineering
Sustainable Construction Engineering
Area of Specialty
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Education
Univ Florida, BS, Environmental Engineering Sciences, 12/89
Univ Florida, ME, Environmental Engineering Sciences, 8/92
Univ Florida, PhD, Environmental Engineering Sciences, 5/95
Dr. Waisome is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education where she conducts research on broadening participation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics. She is interested in understanding how mentoring impacts student trajectories and self-efficacy. In her teaching, she utilizes the learner-centered approach to instruction. She is passionate about science-communication and participates in several activities to bridge the gap between the public and higher education research.…
William A. (Bill) Wallace teaches an EDGE course, ENV6932, Principles of Sustainable Engineering Design. He is an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Fellow and is currently leading an ASCE effort develop a Manual of Practice for sustainable infrastructure design. He is also the inventor and lead designer of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision Rating System.…