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Head CREEP
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Prof. Jeffrey Cunningham
Prof. Jeffrey Cunningham
ProfessorJeff joined the University of South Florida in 2005. He oversees a group of research students with diverse research interests under the broad umbrella of Environmental Engineering.
Jeff’s own research passion is the development and application of mathematical and computational models to describe the behavior of environmental systems. This includes the modeling of contaminant fate and transport processes, groundwater flow, water and wastewater treatment plants and treatment processes, and pore-scale multi-phase flow through porous media, to name a few. Mathematical modeling is useful not only as a prediction tool, but also to test if our theoretical understanding and conceptualizations of the relevant processes are supported by collected data.
When Jeff is not at work, he enjoys reading fiction (or anything written by Nick Hornby), spending time with his family, watching sports (particularly baseball, tennis, and soccer), and playing tennis (if/when his aging body cooperates).
Current Research Team
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Majid Torof
Majid Torof is a PhD candidate in the Environmental Engineering program. Majid’s research will help an electric utility deploy carbon capture and storage (CCS) at a fossil-fuel-fired power station.
Furthermore, Majid has utilized several reactive transport and geochemical modeling tools to treat and dispose of phosphate-mining residual process water.
Majid enjoys playing soccer and tennis. On the weekends, he likes to watch his favourite soccer team, Manchester United, play in the Premier League.
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Eric Schreiber
Eric Schreiber is a PhD student. He is determining optimal modes of transporting carbon dioxide from major emission centers to secure sequestration or utilization sites.
Eric loved coaching high school robotics for over seven years in the FTC league (www.firstinspires.org). When he moved to Tampa in mid-2022, he found himself without a team and with a new career in maritime transportation. This shift marked a significant change in his professional life and interests. He stumbled upon the intriguing carbon sequestration projects led by Prof Cunningham and fellow CREEP Majid Torof, which sparked a newfound interest in environmental sustainability and climate action. Transitioning from coaching robotics to engaging in carbon capture efforts reflects Eric's typical range of curiosity and desire for meaningful pursuits. Without a robotics team to mentor, Eric focused on understanding the intricacies of carbon relocation, from emissions to secure storage. He’s thrilled about the opportunity to enhance his analytical mindset, academic writing, and disciplined research approach. By delving into the logistical and technological aspects of carbon transport, Eric aims to advocate for carbon transport networks as a solution to climate change, applying the problem-solving skills he developed through robotics to this new, impactful field.
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Muskaan Punjabi
Muskaan Punjabi is a PhD student in Environmental Engineering. She is learning to use artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the formation of trihalomethanes during chlorination.
Muskaan enjoys going on hikes, exploring the Florida springs, reading, and baking.
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Jaclynn Mars
Jaclynn Mars is an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering. She is developing methods for measuring concentrations of perfluorinated compounds (PFAS) in water. In her free time, Jaclynn enjoys playing soccer and running. She also likes to watch USF sports. (Go Bulls!)
