Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Katya Cherukumilli. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.
Cherukumilli is an environmental engineer focusing on the prevalence of natural and anthropogenic chemical contaminants in drinking water supplies. She assesses risk exposure and aims to mitigate the associated disease burden. Her research emphasizes designing and deploying water quality monitoring and treatment technologies that are equitable, affordable, usable, and scalable. Cherukumilli's work involves field studies, experimental lab research, human-centered design, data visualization, and participatory methods. In September 2023, she joined the University of Washington as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering following her postdoctoral experience in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley. She aims to conduct impactful research while promoting environmental justice and sustainability, amplifying underrepresented voices in scholarship and mentorship.
Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.