Dr. Damian Helbling

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Biography

Damian Helbling received his Ph.D. in Civil Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2008. His graduate research focused on the use of sensor networks within drinking water distribution systems to monitor and control post-treatment water quality. After completing his postdoctoral work at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) in Switzerland, he explored the environmental fate of organic chemical contaminants, with a particular focus on biological transformation processes. In January 2014, Helbling joined the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. His research aims at developing techniques to characterize the universe of organic molecules in water and wastewater using high-resolution mass spectrometry, and he is focused on developing technologies for the remediation of impacted water systems. His work emphasizes the connection between human social mobility and technological development on the quality of freshwater resources, particularly concerning the occurrence and fate of organic chemicals in natural and engineered water systems.

Research Interests

Awards

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Tau Beta Pi Professor Year Award

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Sustainable Future Award

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Super Reviewer Award

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Research Excellence Award

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CAREER Award

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Emerging Investigator - Featured Special Issue

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Letters Excellence Review Award

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Excellence Review Award

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James Mary Tien Excellence Teaching Award

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Editor's Choice Award - Environmental Science Paper

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture