Investigation, modeling, and optimization of ozonation and ozone-related advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for natural organic matter degradation, micropollutant abatement, and inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms

- Development of analytical and empirical ozonation models based on water quality parameters utilizing various methods

- Hands-on field testing of ozone-related pilot/demonstration/full-scale water treatment plants for real-world engineering applications (research collaboration w/ AOP-specialized corporations)

- Future research on metal oxide-carbon hybrid materials for highly efficient and economical catalytic ozonation processes