Alumni

Post-doctoral Research Associate

  • Dr. Huren An 10/94 — 09/96
  • Dr. Xihui Zhang 04/95 — 03/96
  • Dr. Qi Zhou 09/95 — 04/96

PhD

  • Fang Wang  “Monte Carlo Simulation of Uncertainty in Estimating Flow Rate for Submerged Orifice Flow at Gated Spillway” (Graduated in June 2009)
  •  Rena Chen, “Disinfection By-products Stage II Rules and Its Implementation forDadeCountyWater and Sewer Department” (Graduated in June 2009)
  •  Hongwei Yang, “Studies on Anaerobic Biodegradablity of Organic Compounds and Quantitative Strucutre-Biodegradability”, Department of Environmental Engineering,TsinghuaUniversity,Beijing,China, October 2002.  (Co-advisor with Professor Zhanpeng Jiang atTsinghuaUniversity,BeijingChina).

MS/ME

  • Jose Antonio Polar, “Environmental Impact Assessment of Military Training Activities” (August 20, 2004)
  • Jeffrey Robert Czajkowski, Economic Analysis of the FloridaEvergladesRestoration of Ecosystem, November 21, 2003.
  • Junshun Huang, “Environmental Site Assessment in Wagner Creek river Basin Clean Up Project”, (November 2003)
  • Joy Ashby, “An Interactive Environmental Site Assessment Audit for Wagner Creek river Basin Clean Up Project” (November, 2003)
  • Avinash Mittapalli, Automatic Hurricane Damage Assessment System, M.S. in Computer Science, Co-advisor: Shen, Shu-Ching, (November, 2003)
  • Sondwip Dhar, “Hurricane Damage Mechanisms on Residential Houses Using Aerial Photographs,” (August 26, 2002)
  • Taweeporn Fongtong, “Risk Assessment of Community Generated Hazardous Wastes in ThailandUsing GIS,” (Graduated in December, 1999)
  • Prashant Sham Jawalikar, “Interactive Internet Database of Disinfection By-Products Using Microsoft Development Tools,” (Graduated in December, 1999)
  • Tzai-Shian Rax Jung, “QSAR Models for Oxidation Rate Constants of Organic Compounds by UV/H2O2 Process” (Graduated in December, 1999)
  • Ricardo Martinez, “QSAR Models for Oxidation Rate Constants of Organic Compounds by O3/UV Process” (Graduated in November, 1999)
  • Lucero Vaca, “Development of QSAR Models for Oxidation Rate Constants in Supercritical Water Oxidation” (Graduated in September, 1999
  • Sangeeta Dulashia, “Molecular Structure and Reactivity Correlations in Catalytic Oxidation of Azo Dyes by H2O2/Fe Powder” (Graduated onApril 30, 1998)
  • Todd Hendrix, “Molecular Structure and Reactivity Correlations in Catalytic Oxidation of Azo Dyes by TiO2/UV” (Graduated onApril 30, 1998).
  • Jiun-Jia Hsu, “Correlation Analysis of Structure Damage with Wind Predictors” (Graduated onAugust 30, 1998).
  • Angela Pierotti, “Molecular Structure and Activity Relationship in Predicting Toxicities of Disinfection By-Products” (Graduated in December, 1998).
  • Santiago Torrijos Oro, “Real-time Assessment of Solid Debris of Hurricanes Using Web-based GIS, HTML, C++, and Java Computer Languages”  (Graduated in August, 1998).
  • Stephanie Tassos, “Oxidation Kinetics and Mechanisms of Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water by H2O2/Fe2+,” Other Committee Members: Drs. H. R. Fuentes, W. C. Cooper, and J. C. Ireland, Graduated on04/02/1995.
  • Rena Chen, “Oxidation Pathways of Aqueous Solutions Containing Commercial Dyes by H2O2/Iron Powder System,” Other Committee Members: Drs. H. R. Fuentes and W. F. Rogge, Graduated on03/30/1995.
  • Fabius D. Foti, “Photocatalytic Oxidation Kinetics of Priority Organic Pollutants by TiO2 — A Molecular Structure and Reactivity Study,” Other Committee Members: Drs. H. R. Fuentes, K. E. O’Shea and W. J. Cooper, Graduated on11/29/1993.

Engineering Projects for Master Degree

  • Vanessa Critina Caycedo, Monte Carlo Simulation of Uncertainty in Pipe Head Loss for Pump Station Design, (August 4,  2011)
  • Sai Sudheer Rao Ponugoti “QSAR Model Studies of Chlorophenols”, (August 11, 2008)
  • Dave Clark, Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Widening” (December 9, 2008)
  • Hui Shi, “Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship of LogP and Chlorine Content in Disinfection By-Products”, (August 2008)
  • Sai Sudheer Rao Ponugoti “QSAR Model Studies of Chlorophenols”, (August 11, 2008)
  • Antonia De Corral, “Modeling Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Everglades National Park” (August 20, 2006)
  • Carlos A. Hernandez, “Privatization of the Water Utilities: The Latin American Experience,” (August 20, 2003)
  • Dennis Maddox, “Privaltization of Water Business in the United States” (August, 2002)
  • Edwards See, “GIS in Environmental Impact Assessment of Transportation Projects” (in progress)
  • Colin P. Henderson, “Environmental Impact of a Roadway Widening in Key West, Florida” (graduated in Fall, 2000)
  • Kennath Morris, “Dade County Emergency Management Plan for Critical Facilities Using Web-based GIS” (December 10, 1998).
  • Xiaodan Song, “Computer Modeling of Groundwater Distribution for Northwest Wellfield of Dade County, Florida,” (GraduatedDecember 10, 1998)
  • Charles Evers, “Accumulation of Mercury in Food Chain of Bay Species Adjacent to the Munisport Superfund Site,” Other Committee Member: Drs. R. Jones and L. S. Quackenbush, Graduated on04/30/1997.
  • Dean Radeloff, “Transmissivity of the Upper Portion of the Biscayne Aquifer of Dade County Florida,” Other Committee Member: Dr. V. A. Tsihrintzis, Graduated on12/10/1995.
  • Ou-Chun Wu, “Effect of pH on Molecular Structure and Reactivity Correlations in Photocatalytic Oxidation of  Substituted Phenols by UV/TiO2,” Other Committee Member: Dr. W. Rogge, Graduated on 12/12/1994.
  • Lou Chu-Jen, “Molecular Structure and Reactivity Correlations in Photocatalytic Oxidation of Explosive Chemicals of Nitrotoluene by UV/TiO2,” Other Committee Member: Dr. H. R. Fuentes, Graduated on12/02/1994.
  • Jann-Min Hwang, “Molecular Structure and Reactivity Correlations in Photocatalytic Oxidation of Substituted Phenols by UV/TiO2 in Acidic Solution,” Other Committee Member: Dr. H. R. Fuentes, Graduated on04/15/1994.
  • Yee-Ling Chiang, “Effects of H2O2/Fe2+ Ratio on the Oxidation Kinetics of Commercial Dyes by Fenton’s  Reagent,” Other Committee Member: Dr. H. R. Fuentes, Graduated on11/30/1993.
  • Bissy Vempala, “Effects of pH on the Oxidation Kinetics of Commercial Dyes by Fenton’s Reagent,” Graduated on12/20/1992.