Postdoctoral researchers
Bahngmi (Angela) Jung
Angela obtained her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2005. Since then, she has been affiliated with several institutions, including Wright State University, the University of Toronto, and TAMU Qatar. She joined the Aquatic Chemistry lab in June 2023. Her research primarily focuses on the development and enhancement of treatment technologies for water, wastewater, groundwater, hazardous wastes, and contaminated soils. Her work has encompassed the synthesis and application of surface-modified nanoiron particles (s-NZVI) in remediating contaminated groundwater. Additionally, she specializes in water and wastewater treatment using advanced reduction processes (ARPs). Her extensive knowledge and experience have extended to the development of treatment processes that utilize chemical redox reactions to address hazardous compounds, including chlorinated organics, arsenic, selenium, bromate, chlorate, and more. Currently, she studies the degradation and defluorination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ultraviolet advanced reduction processes (UV-ARP). Outside work, she enjoys leisurely walks, traveling, and playing music.
angela-b.jung@tamu.edu - CV
Angela obtained her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2005. Since then, she has been affiliated with several institutions, including Wright State University, the University of Toronto, and TAMU Qatar. She joined the Aquatic Chemistry lab in June 2023. Her research primarily focuses on the development and enhancement of treatment technologies for water, wastewater, groundwater, hazardous wastes, and contaminated soils. Her work has encompassed the synthesis and application of surface-modified nanoiron particles (s-NZVI) in remediating contaminated groundwater. Additionally, she specializes in water and wastewater treatment using advanced reduction processes (ARPs). Her extensive knowledge and experience have extended to the development of treatment processes that utilize chemical redox reactions to address hazardous compounds, including chlorinated organics, arsenic, selenium, bromate, chlorate, and more. Currently, she studies the degradation and defluorination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ultraviolet advanced reduction processes (UV-ARP). Outside work, she enjoys leisurely walks, traveling, and playing music.
angela-b.jung@tamu.edu - CV
Graduate students
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Kai Cheng
PhD student, Environmental Engineering
Kai graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2020 with his Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering. His Master’s thesis focused on the analysis of methanotrophic communities in wastewater treatment plants and the generation of value-added products such as polyhydroxyalkanoates. Kai developed a strong passion for environmental chemistry and microbiology, and he is interested in studying the fate and transformation of contaminants in natural and engineered environments. Outside of the lab, Kai goes to swimming regularly. Ricky and Morty is his favorite animated sitcom. Kai is studying the environmental photochemistry of singlet oxygen formed from photolysis of dissolved organic matter.
kcheng@tamu.edu - CV
PhD student, Environmental Engineering
Kai graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2020 with his Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering. His Master’s thesis focused on the analysis of methanotrophic communities in wastewater treatment plants and the generation of value-added products such as polyhydroxyalkanoates. Kai developed a strong passion for environmental chemistry and microbiology, and he is interested in studying the fate and transformation of contaminants in natural and engineered environments. Outside of the lab, Kai goes to swimming regularly. Ricky and Morty is his favorite animated sitcom. Kai is studying the environmental photochemistry of singlet oxygen formed from photolysis of dissolved organic matter.
kcheng@tamu.edu - CV
Charles Taibi
PhD student, Environmental Engineering
Charles graduated from the College of Charleston in 2022 with his BS in Marine Biology and Chemistry. In his undergraduate research he led a project in marine coastal sediment chemistry. Charles also briefly worked at an environmental chemistry lab in Charleston, SC. He now hopes to earn his PhD in environmental engineering at Texas A&M. Generally, Charles’ research interests are water quality, water treatment and organic pollutant interaction chemistry. In his spare time Charles plays Pickleball and is a part of the TAMU Pickleball club.
taibicp@tamu.edu -CV
PhD student, Environmental Engineering
Charles graduated from the College of Charleston in 2022 with his BS in Marine Biology and Chemistry. In his undergraduate research he led a project in marine coastal sediment chemistry. Charles also briefly worked at an environmental chemistry lab in Charleston, SC. He now hopes to earn his PhD in environmental engineering at Texas A&M. Generally, Charles’ research interests are water quality, water treatment and organic pollutant interaction chemistry. In his spare time Charles plays Pickleball and is a part of the TAMU Pickleball club.
taibicp@tamu.edu -CV
Shawnee Chavez
MS Environmental Engineering
Shawnee is a first year MS student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with an environmental engineering emphasis. Her motivation for pursuing research in environmental engineering stems from her emphatic desire to protect public health through advanced infrastructure and innovation. Outside of academics, Shawnee is a member of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP).
MS Environmental Engineering
Shawnee is a first year MS student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with an environmental engineering emphasis. Her motivation for pursuing research in environmental engineering stems from her emphatic desire to protect public health through advanced infrastructure and innovation. Outside of academics, Shawnee is a member of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP).
Anya Allen
MS Environmental Engineering
Anya Allen is currently a first year in the MS Civil Engineering program (environmental emphasis) and hopes to pursue a career in the water conservation industry. Outside of academics, Anya is a photographer and likes to spend her free time rock climbing, cycling, making/playing music, and camping. She is studying innovative approaches for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water.
MS Environmental Engineering
Anya Allen is currently a first year in the MS Civil Engineering program (environmental emphasis) and hopes to pursue a career in the water conservation industry. Outside of academics, Anya is a photographer and likes to spend her free time rock climbing, cycling, making/playing music, and camping. She is studying innovative approaches for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water.
Undergraduate students
Abigail Chapman
BS Environmental Engineering
Abby is a current junior studying Environmental Engineering and hopes to pursue a career in water treatment. In her free time, Abby serves as a Fish Camp counselor for Texas A&Mand is involved in her sorority, and enjoys listening to music, travelling, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
BS Environmental Engineering
Abby is a current junior studying Environmental Engineering and hopes to pursue a career in water treatment. In her free time, Abby serves as a Fish Camp counselor for Texas A&Mand is involved in her sorority, and enjoys listening to music, travelling, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Group alumni
PhD and MS students
Benjamin Fennell PhD 2023, Current position: Teaching faculty, Texas A&M University
Undergraduate students
Shawnee Chavez BS Bioenvironmental Sciences, Current position: MS Student, Texas A&M University
Anya Allen BS Biochemistry, Current position: MS Student, Texas A&M University
Emilee Chrisman BS Civil Engineering (Cal Poly Pomona). Emilee participated in Texas A&M's LAUNCH Undergraduate Summer Research Program, a NSF-style REU program open to all undergraduate students (even those outside of Texas!). Emilee worked with Kai to build a series of LED photo reactors. Current position: Project Engineer, Laulea, Honolulu, HI
Adam Odorisio Adam graduated with his BS in Environmental Engineering from Texas A&M in spring 2022 (Whoop!). He is now working at Garver's Water Design Center in College Station, TX. Current position: MS Student, University of Colorado Boulder
Anya Allen BS Biochemistry, Current position: MS Student, Texas A&M University
Emilee Chrisman BS Civil Engineering (Cal Poly Pomona). Emilee participated in Texas A&M's LAUNCH Undergraduate Summer Research Program, a NSF-style REU program open to all undergraduate students (even those outside of Texas!). Emilee worked with Kai to build a series of LED photo reactors. Current position: Project Engineer, Laulea, Honolulu, HI
Adam Odorisio Adam graduated with his BS in Environmental Engineering from Texas A&M in spring 2022 (Whoop!). He is now working at Garver's Water Design Center in College Station, TX. Current position: MS Student, University of Colorado Boulder