Amirsalar Rabbani Esfahani
Welcome
Dr. Amirsalar (Salar) R. Esfahani is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University, where he serves as the Environmental Engineering Program Coordinator and directs the SALAR Lab (Selective Advanced Layers for Aquatic Remediation).
His research focuses on advancing next-generation membrane science and scalable separation technologies for sustainable water and resource systems. By integrating advanced materials, nanostructured selective layers, electrospun functional membranes, graphene-derived materials, and roll-to-roll manufacturing approaches, his work seeks to address critical environmental challenges related to water treatment, emerging contaminants, and resource recovery.
Research Interests:
- Membrane Science and Engineering
- Microplastic and Nanoplastic Removal
- PFAS Treatment and Remediation
- Advanced Materials for Separation Technologies
- Resource Recovery and Circular Water Systems
- Scalable Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Manufacturing of Advanced Membrane Systems
- Sustainable Water Treatment and Reuse
Dr. Esfahani's research has been published in leading journals and is driven by the goal of translating fundamental discoveries into practical technologies with real-world impact.
Through research, teaching, and mentorship, he is committed to developing innovative engineering solutions that improve environmental sustainability while training the next generation of environmental engineers and researchers.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the SALAR Lab pages to learn more about current research projects, facilities, team members, and opportunities for collaboration.
