55. Mirza, N.; Haddiuzaman, M.; Ladner, D.A.; Salehi, M.; Brown S.P. “Candidate biomarkers of lead-exposed municipal water biofilms provide insights into lead monitoring potential.” Journal of Applied Microbiology<\/em> 2025<\/strong>, lxaf247. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jambio\/lxaf247<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 54. Hogewood, L.; Tanim, S.H.; Veal, T.; Deegan, M.; Ladner, D.A. “Matrix-Based Resilience Assessment of Community Water Supplies.” Natural Hazards Review <\/em>2025<\/strong>, 04025033. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/NHREFO.NHENG-2225<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 53. Tzeng, J.H.; Ladner, D.A.; Williams, C.; Karthikeyan, R.; Walker, W.S.; Moe, N.; Huehmer, R.; Amy, G. “Partial desalination as a new paradigm for cultivation of salt-tolerant food crops in hydroponic controlled environment agriculture using brackish waters: A critical review.” Desalination <\/em>2025<\/strong>, 119072. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.desal.2025.119072<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 52. Qi, W.; Ladner, D.A. “Supersaturated carbon-dioxide-enhanced backwash of ceramic microfiltration membranes.” Separation and Purification Technology<\/em> 2025<\/strong>, 131915. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.seppur.2025.131915<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 51. Su, Q.; Kambale, R.D.; Tzeng, J.H.; Amy, G.A.; Ladner, D.A.; Karthikeyan, R. “The growing trend of saltwater intrusion and its impact on coastal agriculture: Challenges and opportunities.” Science of the Total Environment <\/em>2025<\/strong>, 966, 178701. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.scitotenv.2025.178701<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 50. Bowman, C.; Best Lazar, K.; Carraway, E.; Ladner, D.A.; Whitmire, S. “Fluvial Concentrations of Microplastics in a Suburban Micro-Watershed: Sampling Methodology and Analysis.” Environmental Engineering Science <\/em>2024<\/strong>, 41, 520-529. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1089\/ees.2024.0109<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 49. Alayande, A.B.; Qi, W., Karthikeyan, R.; Popat, S.C.; Ladner, D.A.; Amy, G. “Use of reclaimed municipal wastewater in agriculture: Comparison of present practice versus an emerging paradigm of anaerobic membrane bioreactor treatment coupled with hydroponic controlled environment agriculture.” Water Research<\/em> 2024<\/strong>, 265, 122197. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.watres.2024.122197<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 48. Hadiuzzaman, M.; Mirza, N.; Brown, S.P.; Ladner, D.A.; Salehi, M. “Lead (Pb) deposition onto new and biofilm-laden potable water pipes.” Chemosphere<\/em> 2023<\/strong>, 342, 140135. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.chemosphere.2023.140135<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 47. Qi, W.; Ladner, D.A. “Automated testing apparatus for ceramic membrane filtration of high-strength industrial wastewater.” Journal of Environmental Engineering <\/em>2023<\/strong>, 149, 04023063. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/JOEEDU.EEENG-7337<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 46. Hadiuzzaman, M.; Ladner, D.A.; Salehi, M. “Impact of the surface aging of potable water plastic pipes on their lead deposition characteristics.” Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology<\/em> 2023<\/strong>, 9, 2501. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1039\/D3EW00043E<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 45. Zhou, Z.; Ladner, D.A. “Computational modeling of discrete-object feed spacers attached directly onto reverse osmosis membranes for enhanced module packing capacity and improved hydrodynamics.” Separation and Purification Technology<\/em> 2022<\/strong>, 300, 121727. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.seppur.2022.121727<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 44. Xie, A.; Ladner, D.A.; Popat, S.C. \u201cElectrocoagulation-electroflotation for primary treatment of animal rendering wastewater to enable recovery of fats.\u201d Chemical Engineering Journal <\/em>2022<\/strong>, 431, 133910. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cej.2021.133910<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 43. Tow, E.W.; Ersan, M.S.; Kum, S.; Lee, T.; Speth, T.F.; 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 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in membrane concentrates.” AWWA Water Science<\/em> 2021<\/strong>, 3, e1233. Open access. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/aws2.1233<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 42. Ling, B.; Xie, P.; Ladner, D.A.; Battiato, I. “Dynamic modeling of fouling in reverse osmosis membranes.” Membranes<\/em> 2021<\/strong>, 11, 349. Open access. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/membranes11050349<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 41. Abdulhamid, M.A.; Park, S.H.; Zhou, Z.; Ladner, D.A..; Szekely, G. “Surface engineering of intrinsically microporous poly(ether-ether-ketone) membranes: From flat to honeycomb structures.” Journal of Membrane Science<\/em> 2021<\/strong>, 621, 118997. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.memsci.2020.118997<\/a> or download PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 40. Xie, P.; Cath, T.Y.; Ladner, D.A. “Mass transport in osmotically driven membrane processes.” Membranes<\/em> 2021<\/strong>, <\/em>11, 29. Open access<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 39. Zhou, Z.; Ling, B.; Battiato, I.; Husson, S.M.; Ladner, D.A. “Concentration polarization over reverse osmosis membranes with engineered surface features.” Journal of Membrane Science <\/em>2021<\/strong>, 617, 118199. Download PDF<\/a> or view using DOI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 38. Malakian, A.; Zhou, Z.; Messick, L.; Spitzer, T.N.; Ladner, D.A.; Husson, S.M. “Understanding the role of pattern geometry on nanofiltration threshold Flux.” Membranes<\/em> 2020<\/strong>, 445. Open access<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 37. Idarraga-Mora, J.A.; O’Neal, A.; Pfeiler, M.E.; Ladner, D.A.; Husson, S.M. “Effect of mechanical strain on the transport properties of thin-film composite membranes used in osmotic processes.” Journal of Membrane Science<\/em> 2020<\/strong>, 615, 118488. Download PDF<\/a> or view using DOI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 36. do Carmo, J.; Justino, N.M.: Matias, M.S.; Puerari, R.C.; Matias, W.G.; Ladner, D.A.; Vicentini, D.S.; Hassemer, M.E.N. “Membrane adsorption with polyacrylonitrile prepared with superfine powdered activated carbon, case study: separation process applied in water treatment containing diclofenac.” Environmental Technology<\/em> 2020<\/strong>, 1-11. Download PDF<\/a> or view using DOI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 35. Clabeaux, R.; Carbajales-Dale, M.; Ladner, D.A.; Walker, T. “Assessing the carbon footprint of a university campus using a life cycle assessment approach.” Journal of Cleaner Production<\/em> 2020<\/strong>, <\/em>273, 122600. Download PDF<\/a> or view using DOI<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 34.Partlan, E.; Ren, Y.; Apul, O.G.; Ladner, D.A.; Karanfil, T. “Adsorption kinetics of synthetic organic contaminants onto superfine powdered activated carbon.” Chemosphere<\/em> 2020<\/strong>, 253, 126628. View using DOI.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 33. Xie, P.; Murdoch, L.C.; Ladner, D.A. “Mitigating membrane fouling with sinusoidal spacers.” Desalination and Water Treatment<\/em> 2019<\/strong>, 168, 56-64. Download PDF<\/a> or view using DOI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 32. Idarraga-Mora, J.A.; Childress, A.S.; Friedel, P.S.; Ladner, D.A.; Rao, A.; Husson, S. “Role of Nanocomposite Support Stiffness on TFC Membrane Water Permeance.” Membranes<\/em> 2018<\/strong>, 8, 111. View using DOI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31. Roehl, E.A.; Ladner, D.A.; Daamen, R.C.; Cook, J.B., Safarik, J.; Phipps, D.W.; Xie, P. “Modeling fouling in a large RO system with artificial neural networks.” Journal of Membrane Science<\/em> 2018<\/strong>, 552, 95-106. View using DOI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30. Idarraga-Mora, J.A.; Ladner, D.A.; Husson, S.M. “Thin-film composite membranes on polyester woven mesh with variable opening size for pressure-retarded osmosis.” Journal of Membrane Science<\/em> 2017<\/strong>, 549, 251-259.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 29. Salehi, M.; Rodriguez, R.; Boettcher, A.; Powers, S.; Geitner, N.; Ladner, D.A.; Rikard, S.; Whelton, A.J. “Impact of dispersant on early life stages of the water flea Daphnia magna<\/em> and the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica<\/em>.” Journal of Applied Toxicology<\/em> 2017<\/strong>, 37, 1464-1470.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 28. Bai, L.; Li, C.; Korte, C.; Huibers, B.M.J.; Pales, A.R.; Liang, W.; Ladner, D.A.; Daigle, H.; Darnault, C.J.G. “Effects of silica-based nanostructures with raspberry-like morphology and surfactant on the interfacial behavior of light, medium, and heavy crude oils at oil-aqueous interfaces.” Applied Nanoscience<\/em> 2017<\/strong>, 7, 947\u2013972.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 27. Huang, X.; Andry, S.; Yaputri, J.; Kelly, D.; Ladner, D.A.; Whelton, A.J. “Crude oil contamination of plastic and copper drinking water pipes.” Journal of Hazardous Materials<\/em> 2017<\/strong>, 339, 385-394.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 26. Huibers, B.M.J.; Pales, A.R.; Bai, L.; Li, Chunyan; Mu, L.; Ladner, D.A.; Daigle, H.; Darnault, C.J.G. “Wettability alteration of sandstones by silica nanoparticle dispersions in light and heavy crude oil.” Journal of Nanoparticle Research<\/em> 2017<\/strong>, 19, 323.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 25. Apul, O.G.; Hoogesteijn von Reitzenstein, N.H.; Schoepf, J.; Ladner, D.A.; Hristovski, K.D.; Westerhoff, P. “Superfine powdered activated carbon incorporated into electrospun polystyrene fibers preserve adsorption capacity.” Science of The Total Environment<\/em> 2017<\/strong>, 592, 458-464.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 24. Johnson, T.A.; Rehak, E.A.; Sahu, S.P.; Ladner, D.L.; Cates, E.L. “Bacteria Inactivation via X-ray-Induced UVC Radioluminescence: Toward in Situ Biofouling Prevention in Membrane Modules.” Environmental Science & Technology<\/em> 2016<\/strong>, 50, 11912-11921.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 23. Ersan, M.S.; Ladner, D.A.; Karanfil, T. “The control of N-nitrosodimethylamine, Halonitromethane, and Trihalomethane precursors by Nanofiltration.” Water Research<\/em> 2016<\/strong>, 105, 274-281.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 22. Amaral, P.; Partlan, E.; Li, M.; Lapolli, F.; Mefford, O.T.; Karanfil, T.; Ladner, D.A. “Superfine powdered activated (S-PAC) coatings on microfiltration membranes: Effects of milling time on contaminant removal and flux.” Water Research<\/em> 2016<\/strong>, 100, 429-438.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 21. Partlan, E.; Davis, K.; Ren, Y.; Apul, O.G.; Mefford, O.T.; Karanfil, T.; Ladner, D.A. “Effect of bead milling on chemical and physical characteristics of activated carbons pulverized to superfine sizes.” Water Research<\/em> 2016<\/strong>, 89, 161-170.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 20. Wang, B.; Geitner, N.K.; Davis, T.P.; Ke, P.C.; Ladner, D.A.; Ding, F. “Deviation From the Unimolecular Micelle Paradigm of PAMAM Dendrimers Induced by Strong Inter-Ligand Interactions.” The Journal of Physical Chemistry C<\/em> 2015<\/strong>, 119, 19475-19484.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 19. Ersan, M.S.; Ladner, D.A.; Karanfil, T. “N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Precursors Leach from Nanofiltration Membranes.” Environmental Science & Technology Letters<\/em> 2015<\/strong>, 2, 66-69.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 18. Geitner, N.K.; Wang, B.; Andorfer, R.; Ladner, D.A.; Ke P.C.; Ding, F. “Structure\u2013Function Relationship of PAMAM Dendrimers as Robust Oil Dispersants.” Environmental Science & Technology<\/em>2014<\/strong>, 48, 12868-12875.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 17. Steele, M.M.; Anctil, A.; Ladner, D.A. “Integrating algaculture into small wastewater treatment plants: Process flow options and life cycle impacts.” Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts<\/em> 2014<\/strong>, 16, 1387\u20131399.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 16. Xie, P.; Murdoch, L.C.; Ladner, D.A. “Hydrodynamics of sinusoidal spacers for improved reverse osmosis performance.” Journal of Membrance Science<\/em> 2014<\/strong>, 453, 92-99.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 15. Geitner, N.K.; Powell, R.R.; Bruce, T.; Ladner, D.A.; Ke, P.C. “Effects of dendrimer oil dispersants on Dictyostelium discoideum<\/em>.” RSC Advances<\/em> 2013<\/strong>, 3, 25930-25936.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 14. Ellerie, J.R.; Apul, O.; Karanfil, T.; Ladner, D.A. “Comparing graphene, carbon nanotubes, and superfine powdered activated carbon as adsorptive coating materials for microfiltration membranes.” Journal of Hazardous Materials<\/em> 2013<\/strong>, 261, 91-98.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 13. Lewis, D.O.; Ladner, D.A.; Karanfil, T. “Source water and microfiltration plant manganese control study.” Journal American Water Works Association<\/em> 2013<\/strong>, 105, E480-E495.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. Ladner, D.A.; Bolyard S.C.; Apul, D.; Whelton, A.J. “Navigating the academic job search for environmental engineers: Guidance for job seekers and mentors.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice<\/em> 2013<\/strong>, 139, 211-217. <\/a>Open “final draft” here<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Smith, M.; Barnard, C.; Ladner, D.A. “Functionalized nanoparticles as removable membrane coatings.” Ch. 11 in Novel Solutions to Water Pollution<\/em>, S. Ahuja, and K. Hristovski, eds., ACS Symposium Series, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 2013<\/strong>, 1123, 189\u2013203.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Geitner, N.K.; Bhattacharya, P.; Steele, M.; Chen, R.; Ladner, D.A.; Ke, P.C. “Understanding dendritic polymer-hydrocarbon interactions for oil dispersion.” RSC Advances<\/em> 2012<\/strong>, 2, 9371-9375.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. Bhattacharya, P.; Conroy, N.; Rao, A.M.; Powell, B.A.; Ladner, D.A.; Ke, P.C. “PAMAM dendrimer for mitigating humic foulant.” RSC Advances<\/em> 2012<\/strong>, 2, 7997-8001.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Kiser, M.A.; Ladner, D.A.; Hristovski, K.D.; Westerhoff, P. “Nanomaterial transformation and association with fresh and freeze-dried wastewater activated sludge: Implications for testing protocol and environmental fate.” Environmental Science and Technology<\/em> 2012<\/strong>, 46, 7046\u20137053.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Ladner, D.A.; Steele, M.; Weir, A.; Hristovski, K.; Westerhoff, P. “Functionalized nanoparticle interactions with polymeric membranes.” Journal of Hazardous Materials<\/em> 2012<\/strong>, 211-212:288-295.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Reed, R.; Ladner, D.; Higgins, C.P.; Westerhoff, P.; Ranville, J. “Solubility of nano-zinc oxide in environmentally and biologically important matrices.” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry<\/em>2012<\/strong>, 31, 93\u201399.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Vardon, D.R.; Clark, M.M.; and Ladner, D.A. “The potential of laser scanning cytometry for early warning of algal blooms in desalination plant feedwater.” Desalination<\/em> 2011<\/strong>, 277, 193-200.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Ladner, D.A.; Vardon, D.R.; Clark, M.M. \u201cEffects of shear on microfiltration and ultrafiltration fouling by marine bloom-forming algae.\u201d Journal of Membrane Science<\/em> 2010<\/strong>, 356, 33-43.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Ba, C.; Ladner, D.A.; Economy, J. \u201cUsing polyelectrolyte coatings to improve fouling resistance of a positively charged nanofiltration membrane.\u201d Journal of Membrane Science<\/em> 2010<\/strong>, 347, 250-259.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAt Clemson, based on PhD and postdoctoral work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Prior to Clemson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n