Environmental Engineer Research Assistant

RIYA MATHEW

Houston, TX ***** 346-***-**** ****.**@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/riya-mathew-env-engineer Summary

Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Engineering with experience in water, wastewater treatment research and analyses seeking a full-time position as an Environmental Engineer to deliver quality work through creative problem solving and innovative technical solutions Experience

Graduate Research Assistant Sep 2019 to Current

University of Houston Environmental Nanotechnology Lab Houston, TX

• Developed mechanistic understanding on the influence of exposure condition of foulants in water on the reactivity of photocatalyst nanoparticles and degradation mechanism; published findings in Environmental Science: Nano and presented at conferences

• Implemented reaction models to predict the photoreactivity of nanoparticles from the adsorbed foulant layer

• Collaborated on research projects; applied good documentation practices

• Mentored as teaching assistant for undergraduate course and graduate students on good lab practices Graduate Research Assistant Sep 2017 to May 2019

Anna University Center for Environmental Studies India

• Designed photocatalytic ozonation experiment for degradation of pharmaceutical using UV and visible light

• Innovated research project to quantify more than 100 emerging contaminants in a drinking water reservoir and water treatment plant using LC-MS technique

• Published three research, review articles and presented at conferences Environmental Engineering Intern Jun 2018 to Jul 2018 SCELSE, Nanyang Technological University Singapore

• Grasped new technical materials on Environmental processes and operations

• Leveraged MS Office to prepare team reports and presentations Wastewater Treatment Intern May 2018 to Jun 2018

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. India

• Documented report highlighting industry’s wastewater treatment and potential improvement strategies Publications (Select from 10)

• Riya Mathew et al. (2021) Natural organic matter adsorption conditions influence photocatalytic reaction pathways of phosphate-treated titanium dioxide nanoparticles, Environmental Science: Nano

• Riya Mathew et al. (2021) Assessment of emerging contaminants in a drinking water reservoir, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer

• Riya Mathew et al. (2020) Bioremediation of diesel oil in marine environment, Oil & Gas Science and Technology – Rev. IFP Energies nouvelles

• Riya Mathew et al. (2020) Photocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine using ozonation and photocatalytic ozonation with TiO2 and WO3, Water Practice and Technology

• Riya Mathew et al. (2020) A review on emerging contaminants in Indian waters and their treatment technologies, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology

• Riya Mathew (2019) Bioremediation of marine oil spill using beeswax, Indian J. of Geo-marine Sciences

• Riya Mathew (2017) Analysis of Ground Water Quality over Chennai and Consequent Requirement of Sanitary Landfill, International Journal of Earth and Atmospheric sciences Skills

Empirical Research Technical Writing LC-MS, FTIR, SEC, TOC SQL Presentation Communication Education and Training

Ph.D.: Environmental Engineering University of Houston 3.79/ 4 Expected Fall 2022 MEng: Environmental Engineering Anna University, India 8.94/ 10 May 2019 BEng: Civil Engineering JCE, Anna University, India 8.23/ 10 May 2017 Activities and Honors

Mentor Clean Water Science Network

Inducted Member National Society of Leadership and Success Student Award Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Virginia Thompson Symons Presidential Endowed Fellowship University of Houston

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