Xiaoqi Jackie Zhang, Ph.D., EIT

Associate Professor

Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati, 1999

M.S. Environmental Engineering, Tsinghua University (Beijing), 1994

B.S. Civil & Environmental Engineering, Tongji University (Shanghai), 1989

 

Email: Jackie_Zhang@uml.edu

Phone: (978) 934-2287

Location: Pasteur 107

Specialty: Environmental Engineering

Research Areas:

Biofilm-based wastewater treatment processes, biofilm structure, and properties of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS); heavy metal removal mechanisms by biofilms; stormwater management; environmental applications of nanotechnology; and nutrients removal.

Courses Offered in Past Decade:

  • 14. 460 Water Resources Engineering, 3 cr., Fall

  • 14. 561 Physical Chemical Treatment Processes, 3 cr.

  • 14. 567 Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, 3 cr.

  • 14. 578 Biological Wastewater Treatment, 3 cr.

  • 25.108 Introduction to Engineering (II), 2 cr., Spring

Contributions & Awards:

Who’s Who in Engineering Education, 2002-present

EPA/NIEHS Superfund Basic Research Program Scholarship, 1996-1999.

University Graduate Scholarship, University of Cincinnati, 1995-1999.

University Research Fellowship, University of Cincinnati, 1995.

Narrative Description:

Dr. Zhang has been active in a variety of research areas.  One of her research interests is the study of biofilm extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).  Her research goal is to enhance our fundamental understanding of EPS through fundamental and practical research.  Her other research interests include studying structural BMPs for stormwater management and evaluating environmental impacts of nanotechnology.

After getting her Ph.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1999, Dr. Zhang joined Carollo Engineers Santa Ana office for almost a year as a Process Engineer.  She was involved in several wastewater treatment plant and process design projects. In December 1999, Dr. Zhang joined the faculty team in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla as an Assistant Professor.  In Fall 2002, Dr. Zhang joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMass Lowell as an Assistant Professor.

Funded Research Projects:

  1. Co-PI, Phosphorus Removal in Retrofitted On-Site Wastewater (Septic) Systems by Stimulating Fe(III) Reduction: Insoluble Mineral Precipitation (Vivianite).  Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology (CICEET, a division of NOAA), 09/07-08/09.
    (PI: K. Finneran, University of Illinios Urburna Champion)

  2.  Co-PI, The impact of nanomaterials on microbial processes and community dynamics in wastewater treatment reactors.  UML Center/Institute Innovation Award, 09/07-08/08.
    (PI: J. Rooney-Varga, UML)

  3.  PI, NUE: Laboratory Modules on Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology. NSF, 09/05-08/07.
    (Co-PIs: C. Bruell, M. Hines, A. Watterson, and C. Barry)

  1.  Senior personnel, NSEC: New England Nanomanufacturing for Enabling Tools. NSF, 08/04-07/09.
    (PI: J. Mead, C. Barry, UML)

  2.  Co-PI, Service-learning integrated throughout a college of engineering (SLICE):  implementation. NSF, 09/05-08/08.
    (PI: John Duffy; Others: C. Barry, J. Ting, and D. Clark)

  3. PI, Environmental impacts of CNTs: assessment of CNTs on wastewater treatment processes.  Massachusetts Technology Collaborative/NSF, 06/05-12/06.
    (Co-PI: Arthur Watterson)

  4. Co-PI, Service-Learning Interdisciplinary Courses throughout Engineering (SLICE) NSF, 9/1/2004-8/31/2006.
    (PI: John Duffy; Others: C. Barry, J. Ting, and D. Clark)

  5. PI, Exploring the Application of Functionalized Nanospheres for Pb Removal MIT sea grant program, 09/04-02/06.

  6. PI, Microbial remediation of copper-contaminated wastewater: community function and composition. UML Center/Institute Innovation Award, 06/04-08/05.
    (Co-PI: J. Rooney-Varga)

  7. PI, Measuring Pollutant Removal Efficiencies of Stormwater Treatment Unites New England Transportation Consortium, 9/1/03-8/31/05.

  8. PI, Copper Removal by Biofilms.  Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center, 9/1/03-8/31/05.

  9. Co-PI, Environmental Technologies for Concentrated Animal Feed Operations EPA, 04/01-12/04.
    (PI: C. Adam at UMR; Others: M. Fitch, J. Burken at UMR)

Refereed Journal Publications:

Zhang, X., Brussee, K., and Rooney-Varga, J. (2006) Impacts of Chemical Stress Induced by Copper: Examination of a Biofilm System. Water Science and Technology (in review).

Yu, T., Lin, W., McSwain, B.S., Yu, M. and Zhang, X. (2006) Biological Fixed Film Systems – Review. Water Environment Research (Accepted).

Zhang, X., Lulla, M. (2006) Distribution of Pathogenic Indicator Bacteria in a Structural BMP.  Watershed & Wet Weather Technical Bulletin. (In print)

Zhang, X. and Lulla, M. (2006) Evaluation of Pathogenic Indicator Bacteria in Structural BMPs.  Journal of Environmental Science and Health. A41(11).

Zhang, X., Lulla, M. (2006) Distribution of Pathogenic Indicator Bacteria in Structural BMPs.  Journal of Environmental Science and Health. A41(8).

Wang, J., Burken, J. G. and Zhang, X. and Surampalli, R. (2006) Effects of Seeding Materials and Mixing Strength on Struvite Precipitation. Water Environment Research 78(2), 125-132.

Yu, T., Lin, W., McSwain, B.S., Yu, M. and Zhang, X. (2005) Biological Fixed Film Systems – Review. Water Environment Research. 77(6), 1263-1346.

Ramasamy, P. and  Zhang, X. (2005) Effects of Shear Stress on the Secretion of Extracellular Polymeric Substances in Biofilm. Water Science and Technology 52(7), 217-223.

Wang, J., Burken, G.L., Zhang, X., and Surampalli, R. (2005) Engineered Struvite Precipitation: Impacts of Component-ion Molar Ratios and pH.  Journal of Environmental Engineering 131(10), 1433-1440

Zhang, X. and Bishop, P. L. (2003) Biodegradability of Biofilm Extracellular Polymeric Substances. Chemosphere  50, 63-69.

Zhang, X. and Bishop, P. L. (2001) Spatial Distribution of Extracellular Polymeric Substances in Biofilm.  Journal of Environmental Engineering 127(9), 850-856.

Zhang, X., Bishop, P. L. and Kinkle, B. K. (1999) Comparison of Extraction Methods for Quantifying Extracellular Polymers in Biofilms.  Water Science and Technology 39(7), 211-218.

Zhang, X. Bishop, P. L. and Kupferle, M. (1998) Measurement of Polysaccharides and Protein in Biofilm Extracellular Polymers.  Water Science and Technology 37(5), 345-348.