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Lisa Alvarez-Cohen is a renowned professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She holds the Fred Claire Sauer Professorship and has served as the Vice Provost for Academic Planning. With a focus on environmental microbiology, her research addresses complex issues such as the biotransformation of environmental water contaminants, bioremediation, and the application of molecular and isotopic techniques for understanding microbial communities. Her lab investigates critical challenges in wastewater treatment, including innovative methods for nutrient removal and the management of emerging contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). Alvarez-Cohen is dedicated to integrating advanced microbial ecology with cutting-edge technologies to enhance bioremediation processes. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including the China 1,000 Talents National Award and the ASCE Simon W. Freese Environmental Engineering Award, highlighting her significant contributions to the field of environmental engineering and microbiology. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. and M.S. in Environmental Engineering Science from Stanford University and a B.A. in Engineering, Applied Science from Harvard University.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
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