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)

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Click here to view a funded research position for minorities interested in wastewater reuse

 

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.