Dr. Kim Hayes

Professor

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Biography

Kim Hayes is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. His extensive research focuses on various aspects of environmental engineering, with particular attention to surface interfacial chemistry, environmental chemistry engineering, and green chemistry sustainable engineering principles. His expertise includes optimizing solid phase reactive materials for water treatment systems to effectively remove water-based environmental contaminants. His ongoing projects encompass the evaluation of reduced iron oxide sulfide phases for the effective removal of radionuclides from water, the synthesis and application of nanoparticles in water treatment, and advanced oxidation processes employing Fenton-based catalysts. His commitment to improving water quality extends to his involvement in sustainability assessments offering safe drinking water solutions, particularly in regions like Bangladesh.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Tasks included continuing to mentor students and contribute to university projects.

Professor

2001-09-01 — 2017-06-30

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Taught engineering courses focusing on water resources and environmental impact.

Associate Professor

1994-01-01 — 2001-08-31

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Advanced research in water resources engineering.

Assistant Professor

1988-01-01 — 1994-12-31

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Began academic career focused on developing environmental engineering courses.

Awards

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EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Award

2020-01-01
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Arthur J. Decker Collegiate Professor

2015-10-01
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Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award

2004-01-01

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