MEMBERS

Baoxia Mi

Associate Professor

Environmental Engineering &
Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate

Email: mib@berkeley.edu
Phone: (510) 664-7446 

Current Members

Wenli Jiang

Postdoctoral Scholar

Wenli works on identifying a robust, low-cost anode for an electrochemical treatment module for oxidizing organic contaminants under conditions encountered in distributed water treatment systems. Besides working in the lab, she likes reading, biking and practicing zumba and yoga.

Email: wljiang@berkeley.edu

Monong Wang

Postdoctoral Scholar
Monong’s research focuses on understanding the physicochemical transport pathways of molecules through 2-D material-based membranes. She enjoys making desserts and playing indie puzzle video games (Love The Room and Rusty Lake series)!
 
 

Kelly Conway

PhD Student

Kelly’s research investigates how nanomaterials can be incorporated into layer-by-layer assembled membranes to mitigate fouling in reverse osmosis desalination. In her free time, Kelly can be found exploring the running and hiking trails in the Bay Area. 

Minerva Teli

PhD Student  

Minerva is exploring how to use the unique optical properties of semiconducting nanomaterials to build a sensor that detects lead in drinking water. Outside of the lab she enjoys spending time outside, dancing, and making music.

Email: mteli@berkeley.edu 
 

Sidney Poon

PhD Student
Sidney is working on developing sensor technologies for measuring heavy metals in water. He is also working on developing mixed matrix membranes for direct air carbon capture applications. In his free time he enjoys practicing martial arts, watching anime/playing games, and exploring the city.  
 

Aydin Eskafi

PhD Student
Aydin is working on applying interfacial solar evaporation for resource recovery and heavy metal remediation applications. In his free time he enjoys hiking, backpacking and trying restaurants throughout the Bay Area.
  

Kuan-Yu Chen

PhD Student

Kuan-Yu’s research focuses on using novel electrochemical technologies for high-performance water purification. Outside the lab he enjoys cooking and playing basketball.

 

Previous Members

Dr. Casey Finnerty

PhD Student
  

Dr. Sunxiang (Sean) Zheng

PhD Student
 

Julie Yu

Undergraduate student
 
Email: julieyu@berkeley.edu
 

Leeann Sun

Undergraduate student

Email: leeann.sun@berkeley.edu.

Oski Bear

Weihui Xiong

Master student
 
Email: weihui_xiong@berkeley.edu
Oski Bear

Alison Sim

Undergraduate student
 
Email: aysim@berkeley.edu
 

 

 

Dr. Casey Finnerty PhD Student, 2016-2022

Dr. Sunxiang (Sean) Zheng PhD Student, 2014-2020

Dr. Zhongying Wang Postdoctoral associate, 2017-2019

Julie Yu, Undergraduate Students

Leeann Sun, Undergraduate Student

Weihui Xiong, Masters Student

Alison Sim, Undergraduate Student

Dr. Zhongyun Liu  Postdoctoral associate, 2017-2018

Dr. Yingcan Zhao Postdoctoral associate (TBSI),  2017-2018

Dr. Martin Huang Visiting student (TBSI),  2017-2018

Dr. Zhiquan Liu  Visiting Scholar, 2017 -2018

Dr. Yang Liu  Visiting Student,  2016-2017

Dr. Lei Zhang Visiting Student,  2015-2016

Dr. Yan Kang PhD student, 2012-2016

Dr. Limei Jin  Visiting Scholar, 2015-2016

Dr. Cuicui Ling  Visiting Scholar, 2015-2016

Dr. Meng Hu PhD student, 2011-2015

Dr. Qian Yang Postdoctoral associate, 2013-2014

Dr. Yaolin Liu PhD student, 2009-2013

Dr. Hai-Yin Yu Visiting Scholar, 2012-2013