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Demonstration of key findings

Study Explores Polymer Coatings on Colloidal Activated Carbon for PFAS Remediation

October 7, 2024

The race to eliminate PFAS from drinking water continues, with a team led by CEE Prof. Xitong Liu making advancements for the use of polymer-coated colloidal activated carbon for in-situ groundwater remediation.

 Xiaonan Tang with her award at the World Water Congress

Novel Findings Earn Ph.D. Student Xiaonan Tang Award at World Water Congress

October 4, 2024

At the 2024 World Water Congress and Exhibition, CEE Ph.D. student Xiaonan Tang received the best poster award for her novel findings on waterborne pathogens and disinfection processes.

Academic Success

GW Engineering Alumnus Bashir Alam Named Dean at UET Peshawar

October 1, 2024

As reported by The Nation, GW Engineering alumnus Bashir Alam has been named Dean of UET Peshawar’s Department of Civil, Agricultural, and Mining Engineering.