EVEN Prof. Jason Ren will offer a new graduate level course in the Spring focusing on emerging technologies:
CVEN 5834: Emerging Technologies: Microbial Electrochemistry Platform
Spring 2017
Meeting Times and Location: Tuesdays, 9:00-11:15am, SEEC S265
Objectives: Discuss the fundamental microbial electrochemistry (ME) theories and applied technologies that emerged during the past decade for environmental and energy applications. The microbial electrochemical technology is one the most interdisciplinary platforms that integrate microbiology, electrochemistry, material science, and multiple engineering disciplines together, and it has been used in different areas such as wastewater treatment, water reuse and desalination, remote sensing, soil and groundwater remediation, energy and chemical recovery, carbon capture and utilization, etc. This class will introduce the fundamental theories associated with the ME platform and discuss different engineering applications developed in the past 15 years. It will also train students on interdisciplinary thinking and problem solving skills, as well as how to connect graduate research with career development.