World Environment

World Environment is an open access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles, critical reviews, research notes, debate and short reports in all areas related to the environment. These areas include basic science (chemistry, physics, biology and geology), ecology, agriculture, economics, education, engineering, geography, health, law, nanotechnology, planning and policy, politics, sociology, trade and commerce.


Dong Chen

Editorial Board Member of World Environment

Assistant Professor, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA

Research Areas

Water and Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Chemistry, Sonochemistry, Advanced Oxidation Processes

Education

2005Ph.DCivil (Environmental) Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2002M.EngNanyang Technological University, Singapore
1995M.EngTongji University, Shanghai, China
1992B.EngTongji University, Shanghai, China

Experience

2009-presentDepartment of Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN Assistant Professor
2007-2009Department of Civil Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas Visiting Assistant Professor
2005-2007Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico Instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow
2000-2005Department of Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Graduate Research Associate
1997-2000School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Research Engineer and Teaching Assistant
1995-1997Shanghai Minkong International Design Co. Ltd, Shanghai, China Engineering Consultant
1992-1995Tongji University, Shanghai, China Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant

Membership

Registered Professional Engineer, State of Ohio (registration number PE69079) since 2004
Purdue Graduate Faculty, Number W0379
Association of Environment Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) (member since 2005)
American Society of Civil Engineers (member since 2008)
Environmental and Water Resources Institute (member since 2008)
American Society for Engineering Education (member since 2009)

Publications: Journals

[1]  D. Chen, M. Columbia, "Enzymatic control of alginate fouling of dead-end MF and UF ceramic membranes", Journal of Membrane Science, 381, pp118-125, 2011.
[2]  S. Shirazi, C.J. Lin, D. Chen, "Inorganic fouling of pressure-driven membrane processes --- a critical review", Desalination, 250, pp236-248, 2010.
[3]  Y. Chen, D. Chen, L. Peng, S. Fu, H. Zhan, "The microorganism community of pentachlorophenol (PCP)-degrading coupled granules", Water Science & Technology, 59(5), pp987-994, 2009.
[4]  D. Chen, K. Howe, J. Dallman, B. Letellier, "Corrosion of aluminum in the aqueous chemical environment of a loss of coolant accident at a nuclear power plant", Corrosion Science, 50, pp1046-1057, 2008.
[5]  D. Chen, K. Howe, J. Dallman, B. Letellier, M. Klasky, J. Leavitt, B. Jain, "Experimental analysis of the aqueous chemical environment following a loss-of-coolant accident", Nuclear Engineering and Design, 237, pp2126-2136, 2007.
[6]  D. Chen, L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, J.J. Lenhart, "Ultrasonic control of ceramic membrane fouling by natural organic matter and silica particles", Journal of Membrane Science, 276, pp135-144, 2006.
[7]  D. Chen, L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, "Ultrasonic control of ceramic membrane fouling: effect of particle characteristics", Water Research, 40, pp840-850, 2006.
[8]  D. Chen, L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, "Ultrasonic control of ceramic membrane fouling by particles: effect of ultrasonic factors", Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 13(5), pp379-387, 2006.
[9]  D. Chen, Z. He, L.K. Weavers, Y.P. Chin, H.W. Walker, P.G. Hatcher, "Sonochemical reactions of dissolved organic matter", Research on Chemical Intermediates, 30(7-8), pp735-753, 2004 (invited paper).
[10]  J.H. Tay, D. Chen, D.D. Sun, "Removal of color substances using photocatalytic oxidation for membrane filtration processes", Water Science & Technology, 43(10), pp319-325, 2001.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  D. Chen, I. Ballus, S. Tews, P. Szostak, M. Pham, N. Baggett, "Enhance research and teaching from collaborations between engineering students/faculty and Fort Wayne City Utilities", poster presentation at the 12th Annual Meeting of the National Outreach Scholarship Conference, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, October 2-4, 2011.
[2]  S. Ashur, M. Alhassan, D. Chen, S. Gunawardena, "Integrating professional software in undergraduate civil engineering education", Proceedings of the International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation, Orlando, FL, July 19-22, 2011.
[3]  D. Chen, M. Columbia, "Enzymatic treatment of alginate to reduce UF/MF membrane fouling for municipal wastewater reuse", pp1601-1610, Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Palm Springs, CA, May 22-26, 2011.
[4]  D. Chen, C.-J. Lin, R.G. Jones, S. Patel, R. Smith, T.G. Chasteen, M. Radi, S. Holland, J.L. Davis, and S.A. Waisner, "Deployable decentralized biofilm system to degrade organic carbon, nutrients and benzene from wastewater", pp2112-2123, Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Kansas City, MO, May 17-21, 2009.
[5]  Y.C. Chen, D. Chen, L.C. Peng, S.Y. Fu, and H.Y. Zhan, "The microorganism community of pentachlorophenol (PCP)-degrading coupled granules", International Water Association Chemical Industries International Conference, Beijing, China, November 9-11, 2008.
[6]  L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, D. Chen, and M.O. Lamminen, "Ultrasonic cleaning of particle and natural organic matter fouled cross-flow membranes", Proceedings of the joint meeting Acoustics '08: 155th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, 5th FORUM ACUSTICUM, and 9th Congrès Français d'Acoustique, Paris, France, June 29-July 4, 2008.
[7]  M.O. Lamminen, D. Chen, H.W. Walker, and L.K. Weavers, "Ultrasonic cleaning of particle and natural organic matter fouled membranes", Ultrasonic Industry Association 37th Symposium, Washington D.C., April 7-9, 2008.
[8]  K.J. Howe, E. Livingston, A.T. Hanson, S.E. Cabaniss, B.M. Thomson, and D. Chen, "Indirect potable reuse using membrane bioreactors and reverse osmosis", Proceedings of the American Water Works Association Membrane Technology Conference, Tampa, FL, March 18-21, 2007.
[9]  J. Dallman, B. Letellier, J. Garcia, J. Madrid, W. Roesch, D. Chen, K. Howe, L. Archuleta, F. Sciacca, "Integrated Chemical Effects Test Project: Consolidated Data Report" (NUREG/CR-6914, Vol. 1), published by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C., 2006.
[10]  J. Dallman, B. Letellier, J. Garcia, M. Klasky, K. Howe, D. Chen, "Integrated Chemical Effects Tests: Test 2 Data Report" (NUREG/CR-6914, Vol. 3), published by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C., 2006.
[11]  J. Dallman, B. Letellier, J. Garcia, J. Madrid, W. Roesch, D. Chen, K. Howe, L. Archuleta, F. Sciacca, "Integrated Chemical Effects Tests: Test 3 Data Report" (NUREG/CR-6914, Vol. 4), published by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C., 2006.
[12]  J. Dallman, B. Letellier, J. Garcia, J. Madrid, W. Roesch, D. Chen, K. Howe, L. Archuleta, F. Sciacca, "Integrated Chemical Effects Tests: Test 4 Data Report" (NUREG/CR-6914, Vol. 5), published by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C., 2006.
[13]  J. Dallman, B. Letellier, J. Garcia, J. Madrid, W. Roesch, D. Chen, K. Howe, L. Archuleta, F. Sciacca, "Integrated Chemical Effects Tests: Test 5 Data Report" (NUREG/CR-6914, Vol. 6), published by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C., 2006.
[14]  M. Klasky, J. Zhang, M. Ding, B. Letellier, D. Chen, K. Howe, "Aluminum Chemistry in a Prototypical Post-Loss-of-Coolant-Accident, Pressurized-Water-Reactor Containment Environment" (NUREG/CR-6915), published by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C., 2006.
[15]  W. Phay, D.D. Sun, D. Chen, "Effect of light intensity and H2O2 dosage on removal of humic acids in photocatalytic oxidation of aqueous solution", International Water Association Congress, Beijing, China, September 10-14, 2006.
[16]  J. Zhang, M. Klasky, M. Ding, D. Chen, J. Dallman, B. Letellier, "Preliminary analysis on chemical compositions following a loss-of-coolant accident", TRANSACTIONS (The American Nuclear Society), 93, pp312-313, 2005.
[17]  D. Chen, Z. He, L.K. Weavers, Y.P. Chin, H.W. Walker, P.G. Hatcher, "Sonochemical reactions of dissolved organic matter", 228th Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, August 23rd, 2004.
[18]  D. Chen, Z. He, L.K. Weavers, Y.P. Chin, H.W. Walker, P.G. Hatcher, "Sonochemical reactions of dissolved organic matter", Environmental Molecular Science Institute Third Annual Workshop, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, June 14-15, 2004.
[19]  D. Chen, L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, "Ultrasonic control of ceramic membrane fouling: effect of particle characteristics", Gordon Research Conference on Membranes: Materials & Processes, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH, August 1-6, 2004.
[20]  D. Chen, L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, "Using ultrasound to reduce ceramic membrane fouling by silica particles", 65th Annual Ohio Section American Water Works Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH, September 24, 2003.
[21]  D. Chen, L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, "Ultrasonic control of ceramic membrane fouling by silica particles", Environmental Molecular Science Institute Second Annual Workshop, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, June 9-10, 2003.
[22]  D. Chen, L.K. Weavers, H.W. Walker, "Using ultrasound to prevent ceramic membrane fouling by silica particles", Proceedings of 223th Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 42(1), 166-169, Orlando, FL, April 7-11, 2002.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  D. Chen, S.K. Sharma, A. Mudhoo (Ed.), Handbook on Applications of Ultrasound: Sonochemistry for Sustainability, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, August 2011 (ISBN: 9781439842065).
[2]  D. Chen, D.D. Sun, J.H. Tay, "Effects of property changes of natural organic matter via photooxidation on RO membrane fouling reduction", in Tian C. Zhang, Rao Y. Surampalli, S. Vigneswaran (Ed.), Membrane Technology and Its Environmental Applications, ASCE, 2011.
[3]  D. Chen, "Applications of Ultrasound in Water and Wastewater Treatment", in D. Chen, S.K. Sharma, A. Mudhoo (Ed.), Handbook on Applications of Ultrasound: Sonochemistry for Sustainability, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, August 2011.
[4]  D. Chen, Ultrasonic Control of Ceramic Membrane Fouling: Sono-physical and Sono-chemical Effects, VDM Verlag, Saarbrücken, Germany, 2009 (ISBN: 9783639209051).
[5]  D. Chen, "AB process for wastewater treatment", in Guowei Gu (Ed.), Research on the Technology for Water Pollution Control, Chapters 2-1 and 2-2, Tongji University Publisher, Shanghai, China, 1997.