We develop optimization and control frameworks that make electricity demand more responsive to grid conditions — enabling deeper integration of renewables, reducing peak loads, and unlocking value from distributed energy resources including EVs, batteries, and flexible building loads.
View projects & publications →We build data-driven and model-based tools for planning, operating, and maintaining urban water infrastructure — from distribution networks and stormwater systems to regional supply planning under climate uncertainty.
View projects & publications →We advance the science and engineering of membrane-based and electrochemical separations for water treatment, contaminant removal, and resource recovery — with an emphasis on energy-efficient processes and circular water economy applications.
View projects & publications →This thrust was the foundation of the lab's early work and produced many of our most-cited publications. The group has since evolved into our current research directions.
Early-stage research on advanced oxidation, disinfection byproduct formation, and treatment process optimization. See the page for a full list of projects and publications.
View archive →Our research is made possible through generous support from federal agencies and collaborative partnerships.
Awards in CBET, CISE, and OAC divisions.
Grid modernization and energy efficiency programs.
STAR grants for water and environmental innovation.
Collaboration with utilities, municipalities, and tech companies.