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Shaily Mahendra is an Associate Professor and Samueli Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on microbial interactions with chemical contaminants, particularly in relation to nanoparticles and their applications in ecotoxicology and biodegradation. Mahendra’s laboratory employs a variety of microbiological, molecular biological, and isotopic tools to characterize microbial communities in both engineered and natural environments. Her research projects aim to optimize biological processes to enhance the performance of wastewater treatment and bioremediation systems, explore biofuel production from industrial wastewater, and investigate the transformation mechanisms, toxicity, and trophic transfer of nanoparticles. Through her work, she aims to understand the implications of biotechnology and nanotechnology applications for environmental and public health.
University of California Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and research in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.