Kahao Lim is currently a PhD student in the civil engineering department at Kansas State University. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an Environmental emphasis from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2016, Kahao joined Dr. Prathap Parameswaran’s research team and operated a pilot-scale gas sparged Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR).  For two years, Kahao actively performed research exploring the viability of using the AnMBR to treat municipal wastewater from a Ft. Riley, a local military base, while also being responsible for the day-to-day maintenance on the system.  Of particular interest is anaerobic membrane fouling, which Kahao will investigate in his dissertation.

kahaolim@ksu.edu

Arvind completed his B.Tech degree in biotechnology from Anna University, India and got his master's degree in environmental engineering from Manhattan College, NY. His research interest lies in resource recovery from wastewater. His master's level research work focused on precipitation, inhibition and dissolution characteristics of struvite in wastewater. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Parameswaran at Kansas State University. His research focus is on the "Recovery of valuable nutrients from anaerobically treated wastewaters". Apart from research,  he likes practicing yoga and meditation. He also enjoys playing cricket. 

arvindkannan@ksu.edu

A civil engineering graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, Robert practiced in the field of public works and city engineering for 30 years, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Robert retired from municipal service as the Public Works Director/City Engineer of the City of San Carlos, California in 2011. Having a desire to learn more about water and wastewater treatment, he then completed technical courses and worked as a water treatment plant operator, both in California and Kansas. Robert is researching how AD could be used as for pretreatment of agro-industrial wastes in Kansas, as it has the potential to cost-effectively reduce loading on municipal plants, generate renewable energy, conserve water, and recover nutrients. He expects to complete his master’s degree in December 2018 and has been accepted to Kansas State’s PhD program. He intends to complete a portion of his PhD studies abroad in Thailand. Ultimately, Robert hopes to continue his contributions to the profession of civil engineering through teaching, research, and commercialization of new treatment technologies. Robert is a registered professional engineer in California and Kansas and is a Grade IV water treatment plant operator in Kansas.

robertaleph@ksu.edu

Guadalupe Arreola is a junior studying Biological Systems Engineering with an Environmental Emphasis at Kansas State University. Guadalupe Joined the advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery team in August of 2017 when she began assisting Kristen Jones in a project to assess the feasibility of alternative carbon sources for use in denitrification. Her primary research interest is water reuse and when she is not in the lab she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with friends.

lupita3@ksu.edu

Evan Heronemus is a senior studying Civil/Environmental Engineering at Kansas State University. Evan joined the team in February 2018 when he began assisting Kristen Jones, assessing the feasibility of carbon sources for use in the denitrification process of wastewater treatment. Evan has continued to test the viability of carbon sources for denitrification, under Dr. Parameswaran. His primary research interest is in water reuse and nutrient recovery. Evan plans to continue to pursue his master's degree, while working under Dr. Parameswaran. When not working in the lab, Evan enjoys cooking, running, and spending times with friends and family. 

eheronemus@k-state.edu

Kristen Jones is a senior studying Civil/Environmental Engineering at Kansas State. Kristen joined the team in June 2017 when she started providing lab support for the AnMBR pilot project based out of Fort Riley. Since Fall 2017, Kristen has continued to work under Dr. P, assessing the feasibility of various sustainable carbon sources for use in the denitrification process of wastewater treatment. Her primary research interest is water reuse/resource recovery and she hopes to focus on decentralized wastewater treatment technology later in her career. When she is not in the lab, Kristen enjoys buffing up on her Spanish skills, getting active with friends, and planning her next trip abroad!

kristenjo21@ksu.edu

Kelly is pursuing a B.S. in Agricultural Communications and Journalism with an environmental communications focus, a secondary degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. Originally joining the team as an asset to assist in communications regarding wastewater treatment through the use of an AnMBR, Kelly is interested in the intersection of research with agro-industry application. She hopes to continue working under Dr. Parameswaran throughout her undergraduate studies.What's this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention...

ankelly@ksu.edu

Megan is a junior majoring in Biological Engineering with an Environmental Emphasis and a secondary degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. She worked for Dr. Parameswaran during the Summer 2017 doing research on fertilizer, and is rejoining the team for Summer 2018 Her interest in research is focusing on cleaning polluted water and recycling water. 

melehman@ksu.edu