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Research Mission: Green infrastructures, such as rain gardens, green roofs, and bioinfiltration systems, are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas for stormwater management, water reuse, and groundwater recharge. However, the changing climate and emerging pollutants poses a significant challenge to the resilience and effectiveness of these systems in handling stormwater and its associated contaminants. This work aims to improve the design of bioinfiltration systems to make them more resilient to the impacts of climate change, with a focus on enhancing water quality.
Designing stress-resilient stormwater treatment systems
Designing stress-resilient stormwater treatment systems
Rapid urbanization and climate extremes—such as drought, flooding, and wildfire—are intensifying pressures on urban water systems. Our Work focuses on developing sustainable, climate-resilient stormwater treatment systems to prevent downstream contamination. Our work investigates the impacts of environmental stressors (e.g., soil compaction, wildfire residues, freeze–thaw cycles) on system performance and designs enhanced biofiltration systems using natural and engineered materials to improve removal contaminant.
Improved stormwater design to reduce microplastic transport into the Gulf coast
Improved stormwater design to reduce microplastic transport into the Gulf coast
This study is to assess and mitigate microplastic pollution in the Gulf coast by quantifying its loading, optimizing stormwater BMPs for plastic removal, and engaging stakeholders through effective communication of project outcomes and benefits. The study will be conducted in the Nueces River watershed, located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas, which flows into Nueces bay (part of Corpus Christi Bay) and, ultimately, the Gulf coast.
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