overview
The Selective Advanced Layers for Aquatic Remediation (SALAR) Lab develops next-generation membrane technologies for sustainable water treatment, emerging contaminant control, and resource recovery.
Our research operates at the intersection of membrane science, advanced materials, environmental engineering, and scalable manufacturing. We design programmable multilayer membrane systems that integrate nanostructured selective layers, graphene-derived materials, electrospun functional membranes, and roll-to-roll (R2R) fabrication technologies to address pressing environmental and industrial challenges.
Research Vision
The SALAR Lab seeks to redefine membrane manufacturing by unifying materials innovation, process intensification, and continuous production technologies. Our goal is to develop scalable separation systems capable of enabling resilient water reuse, emerging contaminant control, and circular resource recovery.
Research Areas
Our work focuses on:
- PFAS removal and treatment
- Microplastic and nanoplastic remediation
- Heavy metal removal
- Advanced membrane materials and coatings
- Graphene-based separation technologies
- Roll-to-roll membrane manufacturing
- Water reuse and purification
- Critical mineral and resource recovery
Applied Separation & Recovery Engineering (ASRE)
The SALAR Lab advances a research framework known as Applied Separation & Recovery Engineering (ASRE), which emphasizes integrated design-to-fabrication strategies for high-performance membrane systems. Through ASRE, we bridge fundamental materials discovery with manufacturable engineering solutions capable of real-world deployment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop scalable separation technologies that improve water quality, protect environmental health, and support sustainable resource management while training future leaders in environmental engineering and advanced materials research.
The SALAR Lab welcomes collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies, industry partners, and motivated undergraduate and graduate students interested in addressing global water and sustainability challenges.
