In an era of rising demand for sustainable water solutions, Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) have emerged as a leading technology for water reuse. Yet, one critical challenge remains: biofouling. My research centers on an innovative solution—Quorum Quenching (QQ). By disrupting the bacterial communication pathways that drive biofilm formation, QQ offers a biological approach to fouling control. This not only helps preserve membrane function and prolongs their lifespan but also optimizes the cost-effectiveness of water reuse.

Water Research, 125915, 2026.

Water Research, 179, 115850, 2020 

Environmental Science & Technology, 2024, 58, 30, 13171–13193 

Water Research, 169, 115251, 2020 

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As climate change escalates, marine algal blooms are creating serious hurdles for seawater desalination. My research centers on boosting the sustainability of high-flux ceramic membranes, integrating advanced oxidation and coagulation methods to combat membrane fouling and enhance desalination efficiency. By refining this approach, we aim to establish a sustainable, dependable, and eco-friendly pathway for converting seawater into clean, drinkable water, addressing global water demands and building resilience against climate-driven challenges.

Water Research, 286,124227, 2025  

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The link to CNA (Pilot-scale seawater treatment system) 

One of my current research focuses on leveraging Large language models (LLMs) to drive innovation for water science and technology. These models offer transformative applications such as literature synthesis, conditioned text mining, and chemical structure editing. By integrating LLM-based AI across diverse water science adn technology domains, my aim is to accelerate advancements in membrane technologies and sustainable (sea)water treatment solutions.

Environmental Science & Technology Letters, 2025, 12, 3, 289–296 

Water Research, 126492, 2026

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