Omobayo is a 3rd year PhD student (and a PhD candidate). He is interested in using experimental and theoretical methods to investigate sources, fate, transport, and remediation of emerging contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), microplastics, and pharmaceuticals. His current research is on the sources and fate of PFAS in a sewershed. Omobayo holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia where he investigated the adsorption of heavy metals by biosynthesized nanoparticles.

• 2020/21 Henry Samueli Endowed Fellowship

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Ziwei is a 2nd year PhD student (and a PhD candidate). He got his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Xiamen University, Xiamen, China. In 2018, he started exploring the field of environmental engineering at the University of California, Irvine and obtained his M.S. (Thesis option) in Environmental Engineering in 2020. His current research focuses on applying engineered nanomaterials for heavy metal immobilization, assessing the sustainability of nanoremediation, and applying machine learning for simulating and optimizing nanoremediation.

• 2021 SNO Student Award
• 3rd Place in RemTEC 2021 Student Competition

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Naomi is a 1st year PhD student with a focus on sustainable materials development for water and wastewater treatment. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in Environmental Engineering and is originally from Maryland. Prior to graduate school she volunteered abroad and worked in podcasting for an engineering company. Outside of research she enjoys spending time with friends, family and her energetic husky. On the weekends you can find her surfing or slack lining on the beautiful beaches nearby!

• NSF GRFP Fellow (2020 – 2023)

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