Research Areas

As a graduate student in Environmental Engineering at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, you will have opportunities to conduct research in a wide array of areas. Our faculty have broad interests and are always seeking well-qualified students. We have ongoing efforts you can be a part of in:

  • Aerosols and Air Quality
  • Biological Treatment Processes
  • Contaminant Fate and Transport in Natural Waters
  • Drinking Water Quality and Treatment
  • Engineering Education
  • Environmental Processes
  • Forensic Aerobiology and Microbially Induced Corrosion
  • Indoor Air Quality and Control
  • Ultrafine Aerosols and Nanoparticles
  • Ultraviolet Light and Oxidation-Based Processes
  • Urban Air Quality: Health Impacts, Sources, and Control

Find out more about our individual faculty members on their bio pages and explore their research interests. You are welcome and encouraged to contact professors directly to learn more about their work and how you can become a part of their teams.

Virtual Information Session

Take the Next Step: EVEN Graduate Programs

The Environmental Engineering (EVEN) graduate programs invite prospective MS, Professional Master's (PMP) and PhD students to a virtual webinar.Ìý

Connect with EVEN graduate leadership, learn about our programs, get your questions answered and discover why ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ is an ideal place to pursue graduate studies.

Take the next step toward your graduate degree at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ!

Date: Nov. 10, 2026, 1-2 p.m. MT

Zoom Link: to receive a Zoom Link

If you have questions, please contact us at ceaegrad.advising@colorado.edu.Ìý

We look forward to connecting with you!

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