Departmental Affiliations
Steven Chow, PhD '19, MSE '15, investigates detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, treatment technologies for PFAS, and water quality monitoring within the greater Baltimore region.
Research Interests
wastewater treatment; environmental microbiology; analytical chemistry; PFAS; wastewater surveillance; SARS-CoV-2
Experiences & Accomplishments
Education
PhD
Johns Hopkins University
2019
MSE
Johns Hopkins University
2015
BS
Clemson University
2012
Overview
Steven is an environmental engineer by training whose work involves understanding the fate, transport, and transformation of contaminants in the environment. His expertise bridges the gap between applied environmental microbiology and analytical chemistry to understand complex physical, chemical, and microbial processes. His current work focuses on detection and treatment of PFAS and wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2.
Honors & Awards
PhD Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
BS Biosystems Engineering, Clemson University
BS Biosystems Engineering, Clemson University