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Paul Westerhoff is an American environmental engineer, educator, and entrepreneur. He is a Regents Professor and the Fulton Chair of Environmental Engineering in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University (ASU). Westerhoff is renowned for his pioneering research in water treatment, environmental nanotechnology, and the assessment of emerging contaminants.

Early Life and Education

Paul Westerhoff earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in 1989 and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1991. After working in private practice, he pursued a Ph.D. in Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in 1995.

Academic Career

Westerhoff joined Arizona State University in 1995. During his tenure, he has held several key positions, including:

Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
Founding Director of the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
Associate Dean of Research in Engineering
Vice Provost for Academic Programming at ASU
Vice Dean for Research and Innovation in Engineering

In 2023, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his leadership and research on emerging contaminants assessment and water purification technologies.^[1]

Research Contributions

Westerhoff has made significant contributions to water treatment and environmental nanotechnology. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed journal articles and holds multiple patents on water purification, nanomaterials in water, and pollutant reactions in treatment systems. His work has been widely cited, earning him an h-index exceeding 100.^[2]

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In 2017, Westerhoff co-founded H₂Optic Insights, a small, woman-owned business, with his wife, Kelly Westerhoff, who is also an environmental engineer. The company develops innovative optical fiber technologies for water treatment applications, including the use of visible and UV-C light to prevent biofilm formation and remove contaminants from water. H₂Optic Insights has collaborated with organizations such as NASA to develop biofilm control technologies for human support systems aboard the International Space Station.^[3]

Leadership Roles

Westerhoff serves as the Deputy Director of two major National Science Foundation (NSF) centers:

The Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT), which develops transformative nanotechnology-based water treatment solutions.
The Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, which focuses on sustainable phosphorus management.^[4]

Awards and Honors

Westerhoff has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including:

The 2020 A.P. Black Award from the American Water Works Association
The 2019 NWRI Clarke Prize for excellence in water science and technology
The 2017 Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Annual Achievement Award
The 2013 ARCADIS/AEESP Frontier in Research Award
The 2006 Paul L. Busch Award^[2]

In 2015, he was recognized as ASU's Outstanding Doctoral Mentor for his dedication to student mentorship.^[2]

Personal Life

Paul Westerhoff is part of a family dedicated to sustainability and environmental systems. His two brothers operate clean energy-focused businesses. Westerhoff's personal and professional life reflects his commitment to sustainability.^[4]

References

^ "Professor Paul K. Westerhoff". National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Paul Westerhoff – ASU Profile". Arizona State University. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
^ "H₂Optic Insights". H₂Optic Insights. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
^ ^a ^b "STEPS Team – Paul Westerhoff". STEPS Center. Retrieved 2024-12-18.

[nae-1] "Professor Paul K. Westerhoff". National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 2024-12-18.

[asu-2] "Paul Westerhoff – ASU Profile". Arizona State University. Retrieved 2024-12-18.

[h2optic-3] "H₂Optic Insights". H₂Optic Insights. Retrieved 2024-12-18.

[steps-4] "STEPS Team – Paul Westerhoff". STEPS Center. Retrieved 2024-12-18.

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