Paul Westerhoff, Ph.D., PE
Professor (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-5306
E-mail: p.westerhoff@asu.edu
Phone: 480-965-2885
Fax: 480-965-0557
Since joining the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( http://www.eas.asu.edu/~civil/ ) at Arizona State University- ASU (http://www.asu.edu/asuweb/ ) in the Fall of 1995, I have been actively conducting research and teaching. A full vitae is available (see vitae). My current research interests include:
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Sources and characterization of natural organic matter (NOM) in natural systems | |
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Formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) during water treatment | |
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Removal of arsenic and metals from drinking water | |
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Control and treatment of alga-derived taste and odors (T&O) in potable water supplies | |
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Indirect reuse of treated wastewater | |
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Recharge of aquifers with surface water | |
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Use of photosynthetic microalga for controlling green house gases (CO2) | |
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Management and treatment of nitrate (NO3-) in drinking water supplies |
My research is heavily weighted towards water issues in Arizona. However, the results are of significance to other portions of the US and arid-regions throughout the world.
I am involved in multidisciplinary research activities with biologists, botanists, chemists, and geologists. Recently completed and ongoing projects can be viewed for project summaries. Below are some links to multidisciplinary centers that I interact with:
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NSF sponsored Central Arizona Project Long-Term Ecological Research ( http://caplter.asu.edu/ ) | |
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US EPA sponsored National Center for Sustainable Water Supply (http://www.eas.asu.edu/~civil/ncsws/NCSWS.html ) | |
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Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in the area of water quality and treatment (click here for a link to position description) | |
Click here to view a funded research position for minorities interested in wastewater reuse
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Undergraduate and graduate (master and Ph.D.) students and post-doctoral researchers are involved in funded research from local and national agencies (see research interests). Pictures and information of my current research group are available. I teach a variety of courses related to Environmental Engineering (see courses).
I am married to Kelly and have a daughter and twin sons. I love the outdoors and fly-fishing.