Dr. Chris GoblerDirector
Center Team
The New York State Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT) is a nationally unique effort, launched in 2015 to create a bridge between research institutions, regulatory agencies and private sector resources to efficiently overcome knowledge and technology gaps in regional water quality restoration solutions, and to serve as a platform to attract industry support and compete for large federal grants. The Center employs an interdisciplinary team of researchers and staff to work collaboratively with our external partners who bring diverse expertise, perspectives, and resources to our work. From leading research institutions and government agencies to industry innovators and community organizations, these collaborations expand the reach and impact of our efforts.
The Center is proud of the lasting impact its alumni continue to make in the field of water science, engineering, and environmental stewardship.
For information on how to join our team please visit our page on Prospective Students & Scientists.
Executive Team
Dr. Chris Gobler
Dr. Xinwei MaoAssociate Director for Phosphorus Initiatives
Dr. Lokesh PadhyeAssociate Director for Emerging Contaminants Research
Frank M. RussoAssociate Director for Engineering & Construction
Dr. Stuart WaughAssociate Director for Watewater Initiatives
Hilary BrooksAdministrator
Walt DawydiakWater Quality Development Liaison
Tom VarleyWatershed Manager
Researchers
Dr. Xiaolan HuangResearch Scientist
Dr. Rahul KumarResearch Scientist
Dr. Mian WangResearch Scientist
Dr. Zhengyang "Philip" WangResearch Scientist
Dr. Yi ZhangResearch Scientist
Caitlin AsatoSenior Research Support Specialist
Kristen BurkResearch Support Specialist
Mahima HariharanSenior Research Support Specialist
Luke LimbachResearch Support Specialist
Julie PoplawskiResearch Technician II
Kevin ShafferSenior Research Support Specialist
Postdoctoral Associates
Dr. Yuyin TangSenior Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Yung KimPostdoctoral Associate
Dr. Arif RezaPostdoctoral Associate
Dr. Sheng YinPostdoctoral Associate
Faculty Collaborators
Dr. Jackie Collier: Associate Professor, School of Marine & Atmospherics Sciences
Dr. Ben Hsiao: Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Qingyun Li: Assistant Professor, Department of Geosciences
Dr. Alex Orlov: Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science & Chemical Engineering
Dr. Roy Price: Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Dr. Nils Volkenborn: Assistant Professor, School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Dr. Laura Wehrmann: Assistant Professor, School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Dr. Qingzhi Zhu: Associate Professor, School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Graduate / Undergraduate Student Assistants
Taya Clements, MS student: Marine Science
Xiumei Jian, PhD student: Natural-based materials development for Nitrogen and Phosphorus removal and recovery
Yajing Li, PhD student: Phosphorus Fate and Removal in Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Yuhang Lu, PhD student: Biological Treatment in Nitrogen-based Wastewater
Ana Vader, PhD student: PFAS Bioaccumulation in Fish
Fanjian Zeng, PhD student: Removal and Recovery of Phosphorus from Onsite Wastewater
Huyi Zhang, PhD student: Microbial Ecology in Denitrification Woodchip Bioreactors
Graduate and Undergraduate students may be hired as Research/Student Assistants to work in learning capacities and assist the research team. For further information on working for the Center for Clean Water Technology contact Hilary.Brooks@stonybrook.edu.