PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS

2024

A.K. Venkatesan. Overcoming the challenges in the treatment of short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water. NJ America Water Works Association Annual Conference, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ, March 19-22, 2024.

A.K. Venkatesan. Challenges in the treatment of short-chain PFAS. Center for PFAS and Cancer (CPAC) Joint Virtual Symposium, Georgetown University, March 8, 2024.

A.K. Venkatesan. Sequestration and destructive treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Levich Institute seminar series, City College of New York (CUNY), March 12, 2024.

A.K. Venkatesan. Occurrence and mitigation of 1,4-dioxane in the Long Island water cycle. Department of Biological Sciences, Seton Hall University, March 21, 2024.

2023

A.K. Venkatesan. Enhancing PFAS removal through hydrophobic ion pairing in foam fractionation and granular activated carbon systems. DoD Energy and Environment Innovation Symposium, Arlington, VA, Nov 28-Dec 1, 2023. (Invited)

A.K. Venkatesan. Occurrence and mitigation of 1,4-dioxane in the Long Island water cycle. 2023 RemTEC & Emerging Contaminants Summit, Westminster, CO, Oct 3-5, 2023. (Invited)

A.K. Venkatesan, X. Ye, J. Chen, R.U. Halden. Analytical challenges and alternatives for monitoring opioid consumption in communities using wastewater-based epidemiology. 19th Annual Workshop on Emerging HRMS & LC-MS/MS Applications in Environmental Analysis & Food Safety. Center for Tomorrow, University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY, Sept 24-25, 2023.

D. Li, A.K. Venkatesan, B.S. Hsiao. Mechanistic study to assess the removal mechanism of PFAS by alkylamine modified cellulose-based bioadsorbent. ACS Fall 2023, San Francisco, California, Aug 13-17, 2023.

C.S. Lee, O.N. Shipley, X. Ye, A.J. Gallagher, M.G. Frisk, B.S. Talwar, E.V. Schneider, A.K. Venkatesan. Accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by sharks from two contrasting habitats: New York Bight and The Bahamas. Goldschmidt 2023 Conference, Lyon, France, Jul 9-14, 2023

Lee, C. S., Londhe, K., Grdanovska, S., Cooper., C. A., & Venkatesan, A. K. Effective degradation of 1,4-dioxane in waters by low doses of electron beam irradiation., AEESP 2023 Conference, Poster presentation, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20-23, 2023.

X. Ye, E. Driver, R.U. Halden, A.K. Venkatesan. An updated national survey of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their precursors in biosolids. AEESP2023, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20-23, 2023.

Y. Tang, M. Wang, A.K. Venkatesan, X. Mao. Effects of operating parameters and co-contaminant on the efficiency of 1,4-dioxane removal by biological activate filtration process. AEESP Research and Education Conference, 2023, Boston, MA, June 20-23.

Y. Zhang, Q. Zhu, A.K. Venkatesan. Advanced oxidation/reduction processes for the degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using Vacuum UV irradiation. AEESP2023, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20-23, 2023.

2022

Y. Tang, M. Wang, C.S. Lee, A.K. Venkatesan, X.Mao. 1,4-Dioxane Removal From Contaminated Groundwater By GAC-based Biological Activated Filters (BAFs). ACS Fall 2022, Chicago, Illinois, Aug 21-25, 2022.

K. Londhe, C.S. LEE, O.D. Schneider , A.K. Venkatesan. Degradation of long and short chain PFAS using a bench scale Magneli phase Ti4O7 and BDD anode based electrochemical oxidation system. ACS Fall 2022, Chicago, Illinois, Aug 21-25, 2022.

D. Li, C.S. Lee, Y. Zhang, R. Das, A.K. Venkatesan and B.S. Hsiao. Development of cationic cellulose nanofibrous adsorbent for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remediation. ACS Fall 2022, Chicago, Illinois, Aug 21-25, 2022.

B. Wehle, C.S. Lee, B. Demple, A. K. Venkatesan. Toxicity Effects of PFAS Mixtures on Hepg2 Cells. ACS Fall 2022, Chicago, Illinois, Aug 21-25, 2022.

C.S. Lee, A. Maroli, A. Thomas, A. Wright, H. Zhang, B. Ocko, B. Hsiao, A.K. Venkatesan. Extraction and Removal of PFAS from Impacted Water and Soil using Air Bubbles. SERDP & ESTCP PFAS Meeting. Long Beach, California, July 18-21, 2022.

Venkatesan, A.K. Optimization and application of EPA analytical methods for assessing PFAS treatment and toxicity. Global PFAS Testing Virtual Symposium: Advances in Testing & Occurrence. 4-5 May, 2022.

Zhang, Y., Lee, C.S., Apul, O., Venkatesan, A.K. Understanding the competitive sorption between short-chain and long-chain PFAS during granular activated carbon treatment. 2022 Maine Sustainability and Water Conference. Augusta, Maine, March 31, 2022.

2021

Venkatesan, A.K. Overview of Granular Activated Carbon and Ion Exchange Treatment of Short-chain and Long-chain PFAS. New York State Drinking Water Quality Council Meeting, December 22, 2021.

Londhe, K., Lee, C.S., Cooper, C., Grdanovska, S., Kalb, P., Paquette, D., Mills, M., Venkatesan, A.K. Application of electron beam for the degradation of 1,4-dioxane and perfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. ACS Spring 2021, Virtual, April 5-16, 2021.

Zhang, Y., Lee, C.S., Apul, O., Venkatesan, A.K. Competition between short-chain and long-chain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) during sorptive removal by granular activated carbon. ACS Fall 2021, Oral presentation, Aug 22-26,2021.

Venkatesan, A.K., Lee, C.S., Gobler, C. Pilot-scale evaluation of UV/H2O2, UV/chlorine, UV/TiO2, and O3/H2O2 systems to treat 1,4-dioxane contaminated groundwater across Long Island, NY. ACS Fall 2021, Oral presentation, Aug 22-26,2021.

Clyde, P; Smolinski, R; Price, R; Venkatesan, A.K.; Brownawell, B. Evaluating the effects of antibiotics on the biological transformation of nitrogen and PPCP removal from onsite wastewater in nitrifying sand columns. 28th Conference on "Geology of Long Island and Metropolitan New York", Virtual, April 10, 2021.

2020

Sonmez, B., Zhang, Y., Reuther, J., Saleh, N. B., Venkatesan, A.K., Apul, O.G. Regeneration of Spent Granular Activated Carbon Presents an Opportunity to Break the Forever PFAS Cycle. SERDP & ESTCP (Virtual) Symposium, November 30 - December 4, 2020.

Venkatesan, A.K., Lee, C. S., Gobler, C. Research at the NYS Center for Clean Water Technology to Mitigate 1,4-Dioxane Contamination in the Long Island Water Cycle. NYWEA Virtual Spring Technical Conference, Long Island, NY, June 8-11, 2020.

Tang, Y., Lee, C. S., Venkatesan, A.K., Gobler, C., Walker, H., Mao, X. Removal of 1,4-dioxane degradation byproducts and residual H2O2 from UV/H2O2 treatment using granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption. NYWEA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, New York City, NY, Feb 3, 2020.

2019

Lee, C. S., Venkatesan, A.K., Gobler, C., Walker, H. Impact of groundwater quality parameters on 1,4-dioxane removal and associated byproducts formation during UV/hydrogen peroxide advanced oxidation process treatment. 258th National ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, August 25-29, 2019.

Tang, Y., Lee, C. S., Venkatesan, A.K., Mao, X., Gobler, C., Walker, H. Evaluation of granular activated carbon performance to remove 1,4-dioxane degradation byproducts and residual H2O2 from UV/H2O2 treatment system. 257th American Chemistry Society National Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL, 2019.

2018

Venkatesan, A.K., Tang, Y., Mao, X., Gobler, C., Walker, H. Laboratory and pilot-scale testing of alternative water treatment technologies for 1, 4-dioxane-contaminated groundwater in Long Island, NY. 256th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug 19-23, 2018.

Venkatesan, A.K., Chen, J., Halden, R.U. Analytical challenges and alternatives for monitoring opioid consumption in communities using wastewater-based epidemiology. 256th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug 19-23, 2018.

Dietrich, L., Atkinson, A., Venkatesan, A.K., Westerhoff, P. Low removal of As (V) and Cr (VI) by POU devices until enabled with selective ion exchange media. 256th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug 19-23, 2018.

Venkatesan, A.K. Perfluorochemicals (PFCs): Background and Available Treatment Technologies. The Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation 2018 Annual Meeting. The Creeks, East Hampton, NY, August 5, 2018.

2017

Venkatesan, A. K. Science Policy Forum: Long Island Drinking Water Panelist. Science Advocacy of Long Island. Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, November 3, 2017.

2016

Venkatesan, A. K., Halden, R. U. Results from the National Sewage Sludge Repository at Arizona State University: Contaminant Prioritization, Human Health Implications and Opportunities for Resource Recovery. Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association Annual Meeting. Broadcasted Webinar. Wilmington, DE, November 15-16, 2016.

Venkatesan, A. K., Chen, J., Steele, J., Halden, R. U. Application of Sewage Epidemiology Approaches to Monitor Environmental and Human Health Risks. 252nd ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 21-25, 2016.

Venkatesan, A. K., Chen, J., Steele, J., Halden, R. U. Recurring U.S. National Wastewater Treatment Plant Survey and the Human Health Observatory at Arizona State University. 252nd ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 21-25, 2016.

Steele, J., Meng., X., Venkatesan., A. K., Halden, R. U. Comparative analysis of organic contaminants in sewage sludge from the United States and China. 252nd ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 21-25, 2016.

2015

Venkatesan, A. K., Halden, R. U. Keeping Track of Environmental Dispersion and Human Exposures to Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Via Sewage Analysis. 20th North American Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX), Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida, October 18-22, 2015.

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Modeling the Leachability of pH-dependent Ionizable Organic Contaminants from Municipal Sewage Sludge. 250th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, Boston, MA, August 16-20, 2015.

Gushgari, A. J., Halden, R.U., Venkatesan, A.K. Occurrence of Carcinogenic N-Nitrosamines in Freshwater Sediments Collected Near Wastewater Treatment Plants. 250th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, Boston, MA, August 16-20, 2015.

Done, H.Y., Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Occurrence of 9 Antibiotics in Archived Biosolids from the 2006/2007 U.S. EPA Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey. 250th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, Boston, MA, August 16-20, 2015.

Venkatesan, A. K., Halden, R. U. From Sewage Epidemiology to Public Health Protection to Resource Recovery: Results from the National Sewage Sludge Repository at Arizona State University. WEF/IWA Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2015: The Next Generation of Science, Technology, and Management, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Conference: June 7 - 10, 2015.

Done, H. Y., Venkatesan, A. K., Halden, R. U. Antibiotics as Environmental Contaminants in Aquaculture and Terrestrial Agriculture. SETAC Europe 25th Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, May 3-7, 2015.

2014

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Nationwide Occurrence, Release Inventories and Prioritization of Emerging Contaminants in U.S. Sewage Sludges: Results from the National Sewage Sludge Repository of Arizona State University. 248th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, CA, August 10-14, 2014.

Halden, R.U., Venkatesan, A.K. Waste epidemiology: Taking the chemical pulse of a nation at the sewer by example of the United States. 248th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, CA, August 10-14, 2014.

Done, H.Y., Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Antibiotics and Aquaculture: Usage, Issues, and Sustainable Food Protein for the Future. 248th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, CA, August 10-14, 2014.

Venkatesan, A.K., Pycke, B.F.G., Halden, R.U. Occurrence of carcinogenic N-nitrosamines in nationally representative samples of U.S. sewage sludges. 248th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, CA, August 10-14, 2014.

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Using Sewage Metrology/ Epidemiology Approaches to Predict Risks Associated with Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Biosolids. Soil in the City Conference in Chicago Enhancing Urban Soils for Living Landscapes and Healthy Communities, Allerton Hotel, Buckingham Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, June 29-July 2, 2014.

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Use of United States National Sewage Sludge Repository to track the flow and fate of emerging chemicals of concern. Watercon, a joint conference and expo. Springfields, Illinois, March 17-20, 2014.

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. National Biosolids Repository: A New Research Tool to Identify, Prioritize and Predict Environmental and Human Health Implications of Anthropogenic Chemicals. Arizona Water Association (AZ Water) Workshop, Transforming Research into Practice: Finding Solutions to Arizona Water Challenges, Tempe, Arizona, January 15, 2014.

2013

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Mass Flows of Contaminants o Emerging Concern in U.S. Biosolids and Chemical Fate in Outdoor Soil Mesocosms. 15th International Conference of the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health, Honolulu, Hawaii, September 24-27, 2013.

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Use of Wastewater Treatment Process Flows to Predict Environmental Occurrence and Fate of Manmade Chemicals. Arizona Water Association (AZ Water) 86th Annual Conference, Glendale, Arizona, May 1-3, 2013.

2012

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. The U.S. National Biosolids Repository at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University – A New Resource and Research Tool for Environmental Scientists. The 25th Annual Meeting of the Superfund Research Program, Marriot City Center - Raleigh, North Carolina - October 21-24, 2012.

Venkatesan, A.K., Halden, R.U. Nationwide Occurrence in Biosolids of Alkylphenol Ethoxylate Compounds and their Fate in Soil Amended with Biosolids. AWRA 2012 Summer Speciality Conference, Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Water Resources II: Research, Engineering and Community Action Denver, Colorado, June 25 – 27, 2012.

2011

Pycke, B.F.G., Geer, L.A., Venkatesan, A.K., Lee, K.E., Barber, L.B., Crabbé, A., Leys, N., Monsieurs, P., Mergeay, M., Vanermen, G., De Wever, H., Verstraete, W., and Halden, R.U. Antimicrobial exposure assessment from the cradle to the grave. International Conference of the Flemish Center of Expertise for Environment and Health. Brussels, Belgium. December 21-22, 2011.

Halden, R. U., Venkatesan, A. K., Hansmeier, N. Mixtures of Manmade Hazardous Compounds in the Anthroposphere and in Humans. International Toxicology of Mixtures Conference, Arlington, VA, October 21-23, 2011.

Venkatesan, A. K., Pycke, B.F.G, Chao, T.-C., Halden, R. U. Occurrence of Triclosan, Triclocarban, and Their Transformation Products in Sediments Up and Downstream of U.S. Wastewater Treatment Plants. Water Environment Federation: Industrial Wastewater Conference. Bally's Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 9-10, 2011.

Doudrick, K, Venkatesan, A.K., Hartmann, E.M., Kalinowski, T., Halden, R.U.. Assessment of the Contribution of Triclosan to Dioxin Emissions from Sludge Incineration in the U.S. Using a Mathematical Model. Water Environment Federation: Industrial Wastewater Conference. Bally's Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 9-10, 2011.

2010

Venkatesan, A. K., Ahmad, S., Batista, J.R. and Johnson, W.S. Salinity Contribution to the Colorado River Due to Urban Growth of the Las Vegas Valley, ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, Providence, Rhode Island, May 16-20, 2010.