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| Eric M.V. Hoek, Ph.D. |
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5732G Boelter Hall
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of California
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1593
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| emvhoek@ucla.edu |
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| Phone: (310) 206-3735 Fax: (310) 206-2222 |
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Research Interests | Education | Selected Awards and Honors |
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Our general research interests revolve around nanomaterials and membrane technologies applied to water purification, renewable energy, and environmental protection all keys to sustainability.
For many years, our research has focused on ways to improve performance, reduce cost, and mitigate environmental impacts associated with membrane-based desalination and advanced water treatment processes. In this pursuit, we have developed better diagnostic tools, methods, and models as well as advanced membrane materials, module, and process designs. For example, forging a union between nanotechnology and membranes we recently created a new class of "thin film nanocomposite" reverse osmosis membranes, which are now being developed commercially. More recently, we are extending our research on nanotechnology to consider new nano-membranes, nano-sorbents, and nano-catalysts for water purification, renewable energy production, and environmental remediation. In addition, we collaborate with medical and environmental scientists to understand potential human health and environmental impacts of nanotechnology.
The broader impact of our research is to enhance sustainability in California (and beyond), while training the next generation of environmental engineers.
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| | Ph.D., Chemical Eng. Dept.; Environmental Eng. Program; Yale University (2002)
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| | M.S., Chemical Eng. Dept.; Environmental Eng. Program; Yale University (1999)
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| | M.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept.; Environmental Eng. Program; UCLA (1996)
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| | B.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept.; Minor: Environmental Eng.; Penn State University (1995) |
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| | Outstanding Paper Award (Keynote Lecture), Materials Research Society Annual Meeting - Symposium V: Materials Science of Water Purification; November 23-26, 2007
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| | 2007 Trendsetter for pioneering nanocomposite membranes, Public Works Magazine, November 2007
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| | Innovation of the Year (Distinction) for nanocomposite membanes, Global Water Awards 2007 (Global Water Awards 2007)
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| | North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting Outstanding Student Paper Award, 2003/2004/2005
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| | CH2M Hill/AEESP Doctoral Dissertation Award, 2002
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| | Certificate of Merit Award at the 220th ACS National Meeting, 2001
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| | Euromembrane 2000 Conference Fellowship, 2000
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| | NAMS International Travel Fellowship, 2000
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| | ACS Environmental Chemistry Division Graduate Student Award, 1999
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| | Chi Epsilon (CE) National Civil Engineering Honor Society, 1994 |
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