Oral Presentations

95. Speth, T.S.; Tow, E.W.; Ersan, M.S.; Kum, S.; Lee, T.; Owen, C.; Bellona, C.; Nadagouda, M.N.; Mikelonis, A.M.; Westerhoff, P.; Mysore, C.; Frenkel, V.S.; deSilva, V.; Walker, W.S.; Safulko, A.K.; Ladner, D.A. “Managing PFAS Treatment Residuals.” Platform presentation at the 20th Annual Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challenges and Solutions, Cincinnati, OH (September 14, 2023).

94. Qi, W.; Ladner, D.A. “Energy reduction in ceramic microfiltration using supersaturated carbon-dioxide-enhanced backwash.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Tuscaloosa, AL (May 17, 2023).

93. Ladner, D.A.; Karthikeyan, R.; Amy, G.; Adelberg, J. “Controlled environment agriculture with non-conventional water resources.” Platform presentation at the Clemson University Research Symposium, Clemson, SC (May 10, 2023).

92. Ladner, D.A. “Evaluation of transport phenomena in reverse osmosis via numerical modeling.” Presentation in Transport Phenomena course at Carnegie Mellon University taught by Grigorios Panagakos, online, (April 26, 2023).

91. Mirza N.; Salehi M.; Hadiuzzaman M.; Ladner D.A.; Brown S.P. “Biomarker bacterial taxa from lead-exposed biofilms provides insight into lead-biofilm interactions in premise plumbing pipes.” Platform presentation at the 84th annual Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting, Winston-Salem NC (March 23-26, 2023).

90. Qi, W.; Ladner, D.A. “Automated system for testing membrane filtration of high-strength industrial wastewater, “Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Myrtle Beach, SC (March 13, 2023).

89. Ladner, D.A. “A background on data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.” Platform presentation in the Membrane Plant Data Analytics Workshop at the AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference, Knoxville, TN (February 20, 2023).

88. Ladner, D.A. “Clemson University Efforts on Workforce Development and Retention.” WEASC Midyear Meeting, Columbia, SC (December 8, 2022).

87. Larsen, D.E.; Ladner, D.A. “Evaluation of energy use in drinking water treatment systems.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Water Resources Conference, Columbia, SC (October 20, 2022).

86. Ladner, D.A. “Managing and treating PFAS in membrane concentrates.” Platform presentation at the AMTA/SEDA Technology Transfer Workshop, Durham, NC (July 14, 2022).

85. Ladner, D.A. “Increasing data science skills in environmental engineering students through low-barrier-to-entry Python tools.” Platform presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Conference, St. Louis, MO (June 30, 2022). Python notebook presentation.

84. Zhou, Z.; Ladner, D.A. “Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of 3D-printed spacers and patterned membranes in reverse osmosis and nanofiltration modules.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Tempe, AZ (May, 2022).

83. Qi, W.; Ladner, D.A. “Automated and field-deployable evaluation of microfiltration/ultrafiltration fouling.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Tempe, AZ (May, 2022).

82. Ladner, D.A.; Adelberg, J.; Vanegas, D.; Karthikeyan, R.; Amy, G. “South Carolina plant factories: Water reuse and resource capture.” Platform presentation at the Clemson University Water Research Symposium, Clemson, SC (May 9, 2022).

81. Ladner, D.A. “Environmental justice.” Platform presentation at the TigerSphere Workshop, Clemson, SC (May 4, 2022).

80. Ladner, D.A.; Srinivasan, H.L.; Martin, A.; Carbajales-Dale, M. “Energy costs and demands in wastewater treatment.” Webinar for the East Carolina University Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering, Virtual (April 4, 2022).

79. Ladner, D.A.; Larsen, D.E.; Bertoia, C.; Mysore, C.; Raja, P.; Walker, W.S.; Alspach, B. “Batting average or wins above replacement? Evaluating membrane drinking water treatment plant statistics.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Myrtle Beach, SC (March 2022).

78. Ladner, D.A. “Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Management and treatment in drinking water and wastewater.” Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Water Resources Committee Meeting, Anderson, SC (February 15, 2022).

77. Tow, E.W.; Ersan, M.S.; Kum, S.; Lee, T.; Speth, T.S.; Owen, C.; Bellona, C.; Nadagouda, M.N.; Mikelonis, A.M.; Westerhoff, P.; Mysore, C.; Frenkel, V.S.; deSilva, V.; Walker, W.S.; Safulko, A.K.; Ladner, D.A. “Managing and treating PFAS in membrane concentrates.” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference, Las Vegas, NV (February 23, 2022).

76. Ladner, D.A.; Larsen, D.E.; Bertoia, C.; Mysore, C.; Raja, P.; Walker, W.S.; Alspach, B. “Evaluating and improving energy efficiency at MF/UF membrane filtration facilities.” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference, Las Vegas, NV (February 22, 2022).

75. Ladner, D.A.; Srinivasan, Harish L.; Martin, A.; Carbajales-Dale, M. “Assessing energy use in wastewater treatment operations to identify cost-savings.” Platform presentation at the WEASC Industrial Pretreatment Workshop, Columbia, SC (December 1, 2021).

74. Ladner, D.A. “Understanding and improving membrane unit processes via numerical modeling.” Invited seminar for the Chemical Engineering department at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Virtual, (November 22, 2021).

73. Ladner, D.A.; Srinivasan, H.L.; Martin, A.; Carbajales-Dale, M. “Energy assessment at water resource recovery facilities.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Myrtle Beach, SC (August 9, 2021). Slides.

72. Zhou, Z.; Ladner, D.A. “Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling of Novel Designs For 3D-Printed Spacers in High-Pressure Membrane Modules.” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference, West Palm Beach, FL (July, 2021).

71. Malakian, A.; Zhou, Z.; Messick, L.; Spitzer, T.N.; Ladner, D.A.; Husson, S.M. “Designing patterned membranes for improved control over colloidal fouling.” Platform presentation at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting, Virtual, (April, 2021). https://acs.digitellinc.com/acs/sessions/5691/view

70. Ling, B.; Ladner, D.A.; Battiato, I. “Rough or wiggly? Membrane topology and morphology for fouling control.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Online (May, 2020). See abstract on page 100 of the NAMS 2020 Program Book.

69. Idarraga-Mora, J.; Childress, A.; Friedel, P.; Lemelin, M.; O’Neal, A.; Pfeiler, M.; Weinman, S.; Rao, A.; Ladner D.A.; Husson, S.M. “Mechanical properties of thin-film composite membranes and the roles they play on transport in osmotic processes.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Online (May, 2020). See abstract on page 112 of the NAMS 2020 Program Book.

68. Ladner, D.A. “Introduction to SC E3 and Clemson University’s Sustainable Manufacturing Initiatives.” Platform presentation at the Sustainable Manufacturing Forum, CUICAR, Greenville, SC (March 12, 2020).

67. Husson, S.M.; Berge, N.D.; Furrer, J.; Andersen, B.; Popat, S.; Ladner, D.A.; Amy, G.L.; Norman, S.R. “AnMBRs as a next-generation technology to address the food-energy-water nexus.” Platform presentation at the SC State EPSCoR Committee Semiannual Meeting, Columbia, SC (March, 2020).

66. Ladner, D.A.; Zhou, Z.; Cash, C.; Kashif, S.B.; Malakian, A.; Ling, B.; Battiato, I.; Husson, S.; Sarupria, S. “Multi-scale modeling for membrane processes in drinking water and wastewater treatment.” Invited talk in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Memphis (October 29, 2019).

65. Ladner D.A.; Carbajales-Dale, M.; Carraway, E.; Litherland, P. “Energy assessment at industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.” Platform presentation at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall National Meeting, San Diego, CA (August, 2019).

64. Zhou, Z.; Kananizadeh, N.; Sarupria, S.; Weinman, S.; Husson, S.M.; Battiato, I.; Ladner, D.A. “Concentration polarization modeling for high-pressure membranes with engineered surface features.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Pittsburgh, PA (May 13, 2019)

63. Idarraga-Mora, J.A.; O’Neal, A.; Pfeiler, M.; Ladner, D.A.; Husson, S. “Incorporating membrane deformation into the boundary layer equation to model water and reverse salt flux in osmotic processes.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Pittsburgh, PA (May 13, 2019). Download abstract.

62. Martin, A.; Cash, C.J.; Ladner, D.A. “Computational modeling to improve chlorinator design in a Haitian drinking water system.” Platform presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) by-annual meeting, Tempe, AZ (May, 2019).

61. Basha, R.; Owen, D.; Phillips, C.; Townsend, C.; Vaughn, D.; Ladner, D.A. “Improving sanitation in the Black Belt of rural Alabama.” Platform presentation at the Clemson University Research Symposium, Clemson, SC (May, 2019). Download slides.

60. Husson, S.M.; Berge, N.D.; Furrer, J.; Andersen, B.; Popat, S.; Ladner, D.A.; Amy, G.L.; Norman, S.R. “AnMBRs as a next-generation technology to address the food-energy-water nexus.” Platform presentation at the SC State EPSCoR Meeting, Greenville, SC (April 12, 2019).

59. Ladner, D.A.; Zhou, Z.; Cash, C.; Kashif, S.B.; Malakian, A.; Ling, B.; Battiato, I.; Husson, S.; Sarupria, S. “Toward Optimized Membrane Unit Processes Via Multi-Scale Modeling.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Myrtle Beach, SC (March 12, 2019). Download slides.

58. Ladner, D.A. “Understanding and improving membrane unit processes via numerical modeling.” Invited talk in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University (February 11, 2019).

57. Guerrero, V.; Partlan, E.; Ladner, D.A. “Effects of dissolved CO2 on organic and inorganic fouling and cleaning of RO membranes.” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference, West Palm Beach, FL (March, 2018). [Won one of two awards for best student presentation.]

56. Ladner, D.A.; Song, L.; Griffis, H.M.; Ross, M.; Tasian, G. “Correlating Drinking Water Quality with Kidney Stone Incidence in South Carolina.” Platform presentation at Clemson University’s GIS Day, Clemson, SC (November, 2017).

55. Zhou, Z.; Weinman, S.T.; Sarupria, S.; Husson, S.M.; Ladner, D.A. “CFD simulation of fluid and fouling profiles for membranes with engineered surface features.” Platform presentation at the International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM), San Francisco, CA (July, 2017).

54. Ladner, D.A.; Song, L.; Griffis, H.M.; Landa, E.R.; Tasian, G.E. “Correlating Drinking Water Quality with Kidney Stone Incidence in South Carolina.” Platform presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) by-annual meeting, Ann Arbor, MI (June, 2017).

53. Ladner, D.A. “CFD simulation of fluid profiles for membranes with engineered surface features.” Platform presentation at the Clemson University Research Symposium, Clemson, SC (May, 2017).

52. Sharmin, R.; Ladner, D.A. “Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for simulating foulant reduction by patterned RO and NF membranes.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2017).

51. Ladner, D.A. “Exploring and optimizing membrane treatment facilities.” Platform presentation at the Technology Transfer Conference, Greenville, SC (January, 2017).

50. Ladner, D.A. “Membrane processes in drinking water treatment: MF to RO and PVDF to polyamide.” Platform presentation at the Technology Transfer Conference, Greenville, SC (January, 2017).

49. Huibers, B.M.J.; Pales, A.R.; Bai, L.; Li, C.; Mu, L.; Ladner, D.A.; Daigle, H.; Darnault, C.J.G. “Wettability Alteration of Sandstones by Silica Nanoparticle Dispersions.” Platform presentation at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall General Assembly, San Francisco, CA (December, 2016).

48. Huang, X.; Whelton, A.J.; Andry, S.; Yaputri, J.; Kelly D. “Crude oil Contamination and Recovery of Water Distribution System Pipes.” Platform presentation at the Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC), Indianapolis, IN (November, 2016).

47. Ladner, D.A.; Alexander, K.; Bui, K.; Dove, M.; Fulton, H.; Fuqua, M.; Gunderman, M.; Hunter, M.; Mettlen, H.; Konczal, P.; Lindsay, S.; McClure, K.; Nguyen, D.; Nguyen, S.; Shugart, R.; Williams, H.; Worrall, S. “Mapping South Carolina drinking water quality for alignment with health-record databases in epidemiological studies.” Platform presentation at GIS Days, Clemson, SC (November, 2016).

46. Quinter, K.; Tidwell, V.; Carraway, E.; Ladner, D.A. “Integrated water-energy planning in the Eastern Interconnection.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Water Resources Conference, Columbia, SC (October, 2016).

45. Ladner, D.A.; Holtmann, K.; Al-Dulaimi, R.; Bui, K.; Degen, J.; Dove, M.; Gallimore, N.; Knapp, M.; Markley, A.; Mettlen, H.; Shugart, R.; Vatalaro, A. “Mapping South Carolina drinking water quality for alignment with health-record databases in epidemiological studies.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Water Resources Conference, Columbia, SC (October, 2016).

44. Apul, O.G.; von Reitzenstein, N.H.; Ladner, D.A.; Hristovski, K.D.; Westerhoff, P. “Development of novel non-woven fabrics by co-spinning of superfine powdered activated carbon and polystyrene.” Platform presentation at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (August, 2016).

43. Quinter, K.M.; Tidwell, V.; Carraway, E.; Ladner, D.A. “Integrated energy-water planning in the Eastern Interconnection.” Platform presentation at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (August, 2016).

42. Ladner, D.A.; Xie, P. “The Power of Hydrodynamics.” Platform presentation at the Membranes: Materials & Processes Gordon Research Conference (GRC), New London, NM (August, 2016).

41. Partlan, E.; Amaral, P.; Brown, M.; Ladner, D.A. “Microfiltration membranes coated with superfine powdered activated carbon (S-PAC) for the removal of trace contaminants.” Platform presentation at the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL (June, 2016).

40. Ladner, D.A.; Xie, P. “Multiphysics modeling of membrane processes.” Platform presentation at the Clemson University Research Symposium, Clemson, SC (May, 2016).

39. Liu, J.; Ladner, D.A. “Bench-scale automatic ceramic membrane filtration system.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2016).

38. Roehl, E.A.; Ladner, D.A.; Daamen, R.C.; Cook, J.B. “Empirical Modeling of a Reverse Osmosis System to Quantify Causes of Fouling.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2016).

37. Ladner, D.A.; Tu, Y.; Steele, M.; Carpenter, K.; Bourne, K.; Brown, M.; Geitner, N.; Wang, B.; Ke, P.C.; Ding, F.; Salehi, M.; Whelton, A.; Powers, S. “Disseminating Oil Spill Knowledge through an Exhibit at the Estuarium.” Platform presentation at the Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference, Tampa, FL (February, 2016).

36. Partlan, E.; Li, M.; Ayerle, P.; Ladner, D.A. “Membrane Filtration of Colloidal Activated Carbon: Considerations for Optimization of Head Loss Reduction and Small Molecule Adsorption.” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, TX (February, 2016).

35. Xie, P.; Murdoch, L.; Ladner, D.A. “Comparison of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental data for fouling mitigation with sinusoidal reverse osmosis spacers.” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, TX (February, 2016).

34. Partlan, E.; Davis, K.; Ren, Y.; Apul, O.; Mefford, O.T.; Karanfil, T.; Ladner, D.A. “Effects of Bead Milling on Activated Carbon Characteristics: Trends in Superfine PAC.” Platform presentation at the Water Quality Technology Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (November, 2015).

33. Ladner, D.A.; Amaral, P.; Partlan, E.; Li, M.; Davis, K.; Ren, Y.; Karanfil, T. “Effects of S-PAC milling on membrane coating performance in microfiltration.” Platform presentation at the Water Quality Technology Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (November, 2015).

32. Ladner, D.A. “Environmental Engineering on Planet Earth.” Keynote lecture at the SURI closing ceremony, Benedict College, Columbia, SC (July, 2015).

31. Ladner, D.A.; Carpenter, K.; Bourne, K.; Tu, Y.; Wang, B.; Geitner, N.K.; Ke, P.C.; Ding, F.; Powers, S.; Salehi, M.; Whelton, A.J. “Toward biocompatible oil spill dispersants through dendritic polymers.” Platform presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) biannual conference, New Haven, CT (June, 2015).

30. Xie, P.; Murdoch, L.C.; Ladner, D.A. “Fouling mitigation in reverse osmosis with sinusoidal spacers and visualization of the membrane fouling process with modeling.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) annual meeting, Boston, MA (June, 2015).

29. Steele, M.; Sims, R.; Ladner, D.A.; Anctil, A. “Toward sustainability in wastewater treatment: Comparing life cycle impacts of algaculture and conventional systems.” International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, Dearborn, MI (May 2015).

28. Ersan, M.; Ladner, D.A.; Karanfil, T. “The Removal of DBP Precursors Using Nanofiltration.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2015).

27. Partlan, E.T.; Ladner, D.A. “Superfine carbon and microfiltration for adsorption of trace contaminants: Effects of water quality, chemical addition, and system configuration.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2015).

26. Partlan, E.; Matsui, Y.; Ladner, D.A. “Aggregation of superfine carbon for improved filtration performance.” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL (March, 2015).

25. Li, M.; Partlan, E.T.; Ladner, D.A. “Effects of natural organic matter on contaminant removal by superfine powdered activated carbon coupled with microfiltration membranes.” Platform presentation at the Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC), New Orleans, LA (November, 2014).

24. Steele, M.; Sims, R.; Ladner, D.A.; Anctil, A. “Algaculture at wastewater treatment plants: feasibility and life cycle impacts.” Platform presentation at Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts, Santa Fe, NM (June, 2014).

23. Xie, P.; Murdoch, L.; Ladner, D.A. “Sinusoidal spacers for mitigating fouling in reverse osmosis.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting, Houston, TX (June, 2014).

22. Ladner, D.A.; Li, M.; Partlan, E.T.; Karanfil, T. “Effects of super-fine powdered activated carbon on microfiltration membranes.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2014).

21. Partlan, E.T.; Ladner, D.A. “Removal of inorganic scale from reverse osmosis membranes using dissolved CO2.” Platform presentation at the AWWA/AMTA Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, Las Vegas, NV (March, 2014).

20. Ladner, D.A.; Tu, Y.; Xie, P.; Ulmer, R.; Goins, R.; Geitner, N.K.; Ke, P.C.; Salehi; M.; Powers, S.; Whelton, A.J. “Dendritic polymers as oil spill dispersants: Effectiveness and toxicity compared to Corexit 9500.” Platform presentation at the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference, Mobile, AL (January, 2014).

19. Geitner, N.K.; Powell, R.; Bruce, T.; Ladner, D.A.; Ding, F.; Ke, P.C. “The effects of dendrimer oil dispersants on Dictyostelium discoideum.” Platform presentation at the Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Conference, Santa Barbara, CA (November, 2013).

18. Ladner, D.A.; Partlan, E.T.; Li, M.; Crumbley, A.M.; Bilchak, C.R.; Mefford, O.T.; Karanfil, T. “Interactions of Super-Fine Powdered Activated Carbon and Graphene Adsorbents with Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration Membranes.” Platform presentation at the Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC), Long Beach, CA (November, 2013).

17. Ladner, D.A.; Partlan, E.T.; Li, M.; Apul, O.; Mefford, O.T.; Karanfil, T. “Balancing adsorption kinetics and NOM competition with energy requirements for small-particle adsorbent-membrane systems.” Platform presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Education and Research Conference, Golden, CO (July, 2013).

16. Xie, P.; Ladner, D.A. “Reducing concentration polarization with sinusoidal spacers: Computational modeling and experimental verification.” Platform presentation at the North American Membrane Scociety annual meeting, Boise, ID (June, 2013).

15. Steele, M.M.; Ladner, D.A.; Anctil, A. “Net environmental benefit LCA: Integrating algae at WWTPs.” Platform presentation at the Algal Biomass Biofuels and Bioproducts conference, Toronto, ON, Canada (June, 2013).

14. Ladner, D.A.; Carey, D.; Mobley, C. “Deploying QR codes to educate water consumers about the water-energy nexus through their mobile devices.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2013).

13. Xie, P.; Ladner, D.A. “Sinusoidal Spacers for Concentration Polarization Mitigation in RO Desalination.” Platform presentation at the South Carolina Environmental Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC (March, 2013).

12. Ladner, D.A. “Composite nanoparticles and dendritic polymers as regenerable membrane coatings for trace contaminant removal and fouling control.” Invited presentation at the University of South Alabama, Department of Civil Engineering, Mobile, AL (November, 2012).

11. Ladner, D.A.; Ellerie, J.; Smith, M.A.; Richards, C.; Baker, D.; Karanfil, T.K. “Carbonaceous nanomaterials, composite inorganic/organic nanoparticles, and dendritic polymers as regenerable membrane coatings for trace contaminant removal and fouling control.” Platform presentation at the American Chemical Society Fall National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (August, 2012).

10. Smith, M.; Ladner, D.A. “Composite nanoparticles as regenerable coatings on reverse osmosis membranes.” Platform presentation at the 22nd North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June, 2012).

9. Ellerie, J.; Ladner, D.A. “Adsorptive carbon coatings for ultrafiltration membranes.” Platform presentation at the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, TX (June, 2012).

8. Xie, P.; Ladner, D.A. “Sinusoidal- and helical-flow spacers for fouling mitigation and energy reduction in RO desalination.” Platform presentation at the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, TX (June, 2012).

7. Smith, M.; Barnard, C.; Ladner, D.A. “Functionalized nanoparticles as removable membrane coatings,” Platform presentation at the American Chemical Society Fall National Meeting, Denver, CO (August, 2011).

6. Ladner, D.A.; Steele, M.M.; Weir, A.; Hristovski, K.; and Westerhoff, P. “Nanoparticle rejection by microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes,” Platform presentation at the International Conference on the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology, Los Angeles, CA (May, 2010).

5. Ladner, D.A.; Jurevis, J.D.; and Clark, M.M. “Characterization of a highly fouling fraction of algogenic organic matter in low- and high-pressure membrane filtration,” Platform presentation at the Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Seattle, WA (November, 2009).

4. Ladner, D.A.; Vardon, D.R.; and Clark, M.M. “Effects of shear on microfiltration and ultrafiltration fouling by bloom-forming algae in a seawater desalination treatment train,” Platform presentation at the Membrane Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Memphis, TN (April, 2009).

3. Ladner, D.A.; Vardon, D.R.; Kumar, M.; and Clark, M.M. “Fouling by Algogenic Organic Matter in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination,” Platform presentation at the Annual Conference and Exibition, American Water Works Association, Atlanta, GA (July, 2008).

2. Ladner, D.A.; Kumar, M.; Adham, S.S.; and Clark, M.M. “Bench-Scale Studies to Characterize Organic Foulants in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination,” Platform presentation at the 17th Annual Meeting of the North American Membrane Society, Chicago, IL (May, 2006)

1. Ladner, D.A.; Thompson, K.; Lee, B.; and Clark, M.M. “Indirect membrane integrity monitoring using online fluorescence based bacteria detection,” Platform presentation at the 15th Annual Meeting of the North American Membrane Society, Honolulu, HI (July, 2004).