ACE Team PhDs
November 2024 - October 2027
In progress
Integration of multi-scale modeling techniques to optimize bioremediation strategies for foam-contaminated soils and aquifers
The project aims to treat on-site diesel contamination through excavation and soil treatment in a biopile. The modeling work will replicate laboratory...
October 2024 - September 2027
In progress
What is the redox speciation of contaminants at the surface of heterogeneous colloids in aquatic and urban environments?
Determine the redox speciation of contaminants at heterogeneous colloid surfaces that consist of natural organic matter, metal oxides and clays
September 2024 - October 2027
In progress
In situ investigation of nanoparticles heteroaggregation processes in surface waters
The objective of this thesis is to understand the fate of the nanoparticles in the environment through the understanding of the aggregation processes ...
January 2023 - January 2026
In progress
Characterization and remediation by non-Newtonian fluids of soils contaminated with light hydrocarbons under water table variations
Definition and development of the optimal polymer solution for the purpose of petroleum hydrocarbons polluted soil remediation.
May 2022 - April 2025
In progress
Development of a chemical treatment process for perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS): determination of degradation mechanisms and kinetics
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, their salts and derivatives, known as PFAS, are organofluorinated compounds of exclusively anthropogenic origin a...
May 2022 - April 2025
In progress
Development of a process for the recovery of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in high concentrations using non-Newtonian liquids (gels and foams)
Development of a process for the recovery of perfluoroalkyland polyfluoroalkylsubstances (PFAS) in high concentrations using non-Newtonian liquids (ge...
October 2021 - October 2024
Defended
Elucidation of the factors controlling the kinetics of manganese oxidation during the passive treatment of mine drainage water
To understand the biogeochemical behavior and treatment efficiency of Mn in passive mine water treatment systems, the factors controlling the oxidatio...
