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Linden, Karl G.

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Research

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  • Professor Linden’s research focuses on development of novel water treatment and waste management technologies for environmental remediation and sustainable WASH Services. His group has a history of ultraviolet (UV) light-based research including; efficacy of UV disinfection for inactivation of pathogens; and the use of UV and advanced oxidation for the degradation of organic and other emerging contaminants in water and wastewater. Current projects include: evaluating novel UV advanced oxidation processes in both water and wastewater for conventional and emerging chemical pollutants; studying the fundamental basis for and optimization of UV light inactivation of viruses; evaluating UV-LEDs for water treatment in small systems; investigating appropriate technologies for water and wastewater treatment in developing communities; Sustainability of WASH Services in developing communities.

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  • Water treatment, water quality, ultraviolet light, disinfection, oxidation, emerging contaminants, water reuse, developing communities, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

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Teaching

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  • CVEN 3424 - Water and Wastewater Treatment
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Introduces design and operation of facilities for treatment of municipal water supplies and wastewater. Provides an engineering application of physical, chemical, and biological unit processes and operations for removal of impurities and pollutants. Involves an integrated design of whole treatment systems combining process elements.
  • CVEN 4897 - Professional Issues in Civil Engineering
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Educates students about the knowledge and skills required for professional civil engineers. Students learn about the path to a professional license, prepare for the FE exam, analyze a situation involving multiple conflicting ethical interests, identify aspects of sustainability in civil engineering projects, and understand the role of project management, public policy, business and public administration, and leadership in civil engineering.
  • CVEN 4969 - Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Studies the design and fundamentals behind effective treatment processes and engineering solutions targeted for developing countries. Approaches to clean water and sanitation in lesser industrialized countries often demand alternative solutions to those developed for industrialized societies. Explores issues and solutions developed to tackle these problems. Same as EVEN 4969.
  • CVEN 5594 - Water Reuse and Reclamation
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Explores development of a safe, reliable and acceptable program for reusing impaired waters. As fresh water becomes scarcer around the world, communities are looking for security through development of new water resources. Reuse of impaired water is one solution to the growing water crisis. Focus is on advanced treatment technologies with emphasis on public perception, economics and regulations. Recommended prerequisites: CVEN 3141 and CVEN 3424. Same as CVEN 4594.
  • CVEN 6953 - Master's Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022
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