Environmental and Waste Management Technology Initiatives 


The Environmental Technology Consortium (ETC)


Faculty members in an ETC meeting in Miami Florida
  		NCAT&SU is a member of the Environmental Technology Consortium, ETC (formally called the Historical Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions Environmental Technology and Waste Management Consortium (HBCU/MI-ET-WM). The ETC was initially involved in environmental curriculum development, faculty development, recruitment and retention, and community outreach programs. The ETC is involved in environmental technology initiatives. The consortium was formed in response to the U.S. Department of Energy&Atildes 5-year plan for research,
technology development, demonstration, testing, and education, in environmental technology and waste management. The ETC members are as follows: Alabama A&M University, Clark-Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson State University, New Mexico Highlands University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prarie View A&M University, Southern University, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee University, University of Texas at El Paso, and Xavier University of Louisiana.   

The following Institute, Centers, and Programs are elements of the ETC which functions as an umbrella for environmental technology programs at NCA&TSU: Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute (WMI), Center for Bioremediation, Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT), Occupational Safety and Health Program, DOE-Massie Chair Program, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, History, Sociology, Social Work, Business Administration, Psychology, and Economics.   

 

 

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Sponsor: USDOE

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The Waste Management Institute (WMI)
Director: Dr. Godfrey A. Uzochukwu

 


The Director: Dr. Godfrey A. Uzochukwu

The Waste Management Institute (WMI) at NCA&TSU is an interdisciplinary academic support unit with research and public service functions. The WMI was approved by the general administration of the University of North Carolina in June 1994. The WMI coordinates the environmental and waste management programs of NCA&TSU.
The Institute administers an undergraduate of Waste Management Certificate Program. The Waste Management Certificate is awarded to students who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of Core Waste Management courses. The certificate is awarded with the B.S. degree at commencement. The certificate complements a student B.S. degree. The WMI is also involved in environmental technology research and community outreach programs.

 
  

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USDOE-Savannah River

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Career Access Program in Earth, Ocean, and Environmental Sciences
Principal Investigator: Dr. Godfrey A. Uzochukwu


Michael Regan, Environmental Science Student  		The objective of the career access program is to expose students to supervised scientific research along with mentoring and encouragement during the academic years and summers. Students are placed with faculty mentors to share ideas in a research environment. The Career Access Program is a joint project between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Elizabeth City State University, and Pembroke State University. 

 

Dr. Vestal Sherley and Charles Lamb, plant and soil science student 

  
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Sponcer: NSF

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Development of Predictive Models for Stimulating Damage Potentials to Natural Resources

Investigators: Drs. Godfrey A. Uzochuwu and Emmanuel Nzewi
Departments of Natural Resources and Civil Engineering
Dr. Emmanuel Nzewi, Civil Engineer

The purpose of the predictive models project is to develop a comprehensive program in Earth Science which is focused on innovative cutting edge research in conjunction with the development of student scholars. Research initiatives are being pursued to support NASA&Atildes Mission to Planet Earth. The program involves Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) research and enhancement and development of Earth System Science courses at NCA&TSU.

 

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Sponsor: NASA-Langley 

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Center for Environmental Remediation
Director: Vinayak Kabadi, Department of Chemical Engineering
 

 
Vinayak Kabadi

Dr. G. B. Reddy, and student Angela Davis

Dr. Yusuf Adewuyi, Chemical Engineer		 The objective of the Center of Environmental Remediation is to promote a cutting edge research on science and technology leading to new and improved remediation techniques necessary to address local , regional and natural environmental problems. The following project titles are being addressed by the Center of Environmental Remediation:  
  • Removal of trace acetate in wastewater effluents using a membrane bioractor with immobilized microorganisms
  • Biodegradation kinetics of TCE in soil systems; Solar detoxification of organic pollutant
  • Optimal estimation scheme for subsurface contaminant transport model using Kalman-Bucy filter
  • Photocatalytic oxidation of organic pollutants and gas stripping of organic pollutants 
  • Detoxification by UV-Catalysis and Catalytic oxidation.

The Center is also providing training to graduate and undergraduate students in environmental remediation. 

 

 

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Sponsor: US Air Force

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Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT)

The objective of the Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT) is to promote energy research and training for students, faculty, and the community. The following projects are conducted under the CERT umbrella at NCA&TSU.  

  
Dr. H. Singh, Architectural Engineer		 Indoor Air Quality and Energy and Conservation for the Melvin Municipal Office Building  

Principal Investigator: H. Singh 

Department of Architectural Engineering 

The goal of the project is to help students investigate the quality of indoor air with respect to the outdoor air intake, cleanliness of air handling units, and drain pans. 

Sponsor: City of Greensboro

 Ventilation HVAC System Research  

Principal Investigator: H. Singh 

Department of Architectural Engineering 

The Ventilation System research project deals with Ducted outdoor air concept, Impact for building envelope indoor, air quality, and Indoor air quality sensor technology. 

Sponsor: Research Triangle Institute  

 
Indoor Air Quality Control Cost Analysis Study  

Investigators: H. Singh, P. Rojeski, and James Jones 

Department of Architectural Engineering  

The project deals with the evaluation and comparison of the cost effectiveness of different control alternatives for mitigating indoor air quality problems. 

Sponsor: Research Triangle Investigate  

 

 Alternative Cooling Technologies Workshops and Technical Assistance  

Principal Investigator: H. Singh Department of Architectural Engineering 

The project will address the affordability of industrial cooling in North Carolina. The feasibility of alternative cooling technologies are being investigated; use of gas-fired and absorption chillers, alternatives to CFC&Atildes refrigerant, and evaporative cooling with desiccant dehumidification. 

 

  

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Sponsor: Energy Division, NC Department of Economic and Community Development

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DOE Chair of Excellence in Environmental Discipline


DOE-Samuel Massie Chair Professor: Dr. Shoou-Yuh Chang
Department of Civil Engineering

 Dr. shoou-Yuh Chang, Civil Engineer

The objective of the DOE Chair of Excellence is to develop the highest quality educational and research  programs in environmental disciplines at NCA&TSU. The DOE Chair research focus includes: hazardous and radioactive waste treatment and disposal, fate and transport of hazardous chemicals in the environment, innovative technologies for hazardous waste sit remediation and pollution prevention. The DOE Chair at NCA&TSU was formally announced during the fourth Annual HBCU/Private Sector Energy Research Symposium on April 3, 1996 in Greensboro, NC.

 

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Sponsor: USDOE/EM

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Robotic Tooling for DOE Environmental Management
Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Wang,
Department of Mechanical Engineering

 
Dr. S. Wang, Mechanical Engineer		 The objective of this project is to develop robotic tools for a plutonium container unpacking system, and for waste drum opening in preparation for transportation to a permanent storage location or for a final thermal process. Robotic operation can speed up the process of environmental management, reduce costs and radiation exposure to workers. 

 

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Sponsor: USDOE- Savannah River

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Economic Comparison of Metal removal Techniques for Treatment of Dilute Waste Water
Principal Investigators: Dr. Shoou-Yuh Chang, Dr. Keith Schimmel and Dr. Shamsuddin Ilias
Departments of Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering

Dissolved copper is a principal contaminant of wastewater treatment plants, and it must be removed to meet the impending permit limits.However, this must be accomplished economically. This project is designed to refine the previous cost model so that it is more appropriate for upscale and economic calculations. The refined model will be checked for accuracy of mass transfer correlations.

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Sponsor: Lockheed Martin Energy System

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Synthetic Membrane Technology: Education and Research on a Critical Technology for Industrial Ecology
Investigators: K. Schimmel and S. Ilias, Department of Chemical Engineering


Dr. Keith Shimmel, Chemical Engineer

The purpose of this project is to develop an interdisciplinary industrial ecology course to meet the needs of emerging disciplines of industrial ecology. The results of membrane research results at NCA&TSU are being applied to pollution problems in the communication industry.

 

 

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Sponsor: AT&T

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Interactive Effects of Water Table Management and Fertilization on Water Quality: GLEAMS-WT Model Evaluation
Principal Investigator: Dr. Manuel Reyes
Department of Natural Resources (Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering)
 
 
The objective of this project is to evaluate the effects of agricultural management systems on the movement of agricultural chemicals within and through the plant root zone. This is a joint project between NCA&TSU and North Carolina State University (NCSU). The reliability of Groundwater Loading Effects of Agricultural Management Systems (GLEAMS) Water Table (WT) predictions of runoff volume, soil loss, and nutrient loss in the shallow water table soils of North Carolina Coastal Plain Tidewater is being tested. The results of this study will help to understand how runoff, erosion, nutrient, and pesticide movement in shallow water table soils and wetlands occur.

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Sponsor: NC State University

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B.S. Program in Occupational Safety and Health
Principal Investigator: Dr. Silip Shah
Department of Construction Management and Safety

  
Dr. Silip Shah		 The purpose of the B.S. degree in the Occupational Safety and Health Program is to prepare academically qualified students to assume leadership roles in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. Students are involved in co-ops, internships, and professional meetings regionally and nationally. 
 
 

  

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Sponsor: CDC, Atlanta

  

Upgrading Curriculums of Agricultural and Landscape Architecture to include Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Principal Investigators: Dr. Godfrey Gayle
Department of Natural Resources

  

  
Peggy Fresner, GIS Instructor

The purpose of this project is to integrate GIS into Landscape Architecture and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Curriculums. Landscape Architecture and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering students have the opportunity to use state-of-the art computers in their course of work. Workshops are regularly conducted for faculty and students on new advances in super computing technology.   

  
Perry Howard, Landscape Architect

  

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Sponsor: USDA-CSRS 

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Natural Resources Management Needs Assessment to Facilitate Ecotourism in the Blue Mountain/John Crow Mountains National Park in Jamaica
Investigators: Dr. Charles Panton and Dr. Godfrey Gayle
Agricultural Research, School of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources


Dr. Godfrey Gayle, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering		 The potential biological and social impacts of development of Ecotourism in the Blue Mountain/John Crow Mountain National Park in Jamaica are being assessed. The results form the project will help planners and managers in developing and implementing appropriate resource management strategies that will promote Ecotourism that are environmentally and socially acceptable.

 

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Sponsor: U.S. Forest Service

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Destruction of Poultry Pathogens by use of High pH Scald and Chill Water Containing Food Grade Additives
 Investigator: Dr Aubrey Mendonca, Food Safety Research Scientist


Dr. Aubrey Mendonca, Food safety Research Scientist 		The purpose of this project is to improve the microbial safety for consumers by destroying disease causing bacteria such as salmonella spp. and campycobacteria jejune on broilers during processing. Various high pH food grade additives in scald or chill water are being field tested to determine their efficiency for destroying the dangerous food borne pathogens on poultry caresses during processing.

 
    

 

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Sponsor: USDA

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