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Professor Heileen Hsu-Kim is an environmental engineer specializing in aquatic chemistry and geochemistry. Her research focuses on the impacts of pollutant metals and biogeochemical processes on the distribution of water, soil, and air. She applies her work to develop environmental remediation technologies, assess the impacts of energy production on water resources, and explore the global implications of nanotechnology. Current projects emphasize mercury biogeochemistry, the effects of coal ash disposal on water quality, and the recovery of valuable materials from geological wastes. Her group employs laboratory techniques to quantify trace element speciation and investigate the interactions between minerals, water, and microbial interfaces, aiming to understand the mobility and bioavailability of metals in aquatic environments.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University • Durham, NC
Teaching and conducting research in environmental engineering and aquatic chemistry.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University • Durham, NC
Overseeing graduate studies and curriculum development.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)