Dr. Aleksandra Szczuka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aleksandra Szczuka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. She specializes in water quality and treatment processes, particularly in the context of water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and population growth. Her research focuses on evaluating and enhancing practices for treating impaired water sources to ensure public health and sustainability. Szczuka employs fundamental chemistry in her work to address emerging challenges in reducing health risks associated with contaminants and pathogens in these water sources. She is actively involved in developing innovative engineering solutions that lower treatment costs and improve access to clean water. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Stanford University, where she conducted pioneering research on advanced oxidation processes and disinfection strategies for potable water reuse.

Research Interests

Awards

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Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Abel Wolman Graduate Fellowship

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRFP)

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Charles H. Leavell Graduate Fellowship

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science