Welcome. I'm Daqian Jiang.
Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama
We work at the intersection of environmental engineering, sustainability science, and data-driven problem-solving. Our goal is to tackle challenges in water quality, chemical safety, and industrial decarbonization — and to build a lab culture that is supportive, ambitious, and balanced.
Research Areas
Water Quality & Treatment
Novel bio-electrochemical systems for contaminant removal (e.g., nitrogen, selenium, and herbicide)
MALDI-based detection of environmentally relevant compounds
Chemical Safety & Material Flows
Material flow analysis of PFAS, BPA, and industrial non-hazardous waste to inform monitoring, policy, and circular economy strategies.
Industrial Decarbonization
Life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of sustainable aviation fuel, biomass-based construction materials, and low-carbon water infrastructure.