Baoxia Mi in CEE Davis Hall

Research Bio

Mi's research lab focuses on physicochemical processes with emphases on advanced membrane processes, interfacial solar evaporation, and nanotechnology to address some of the most challenging issues in sustainable water supply (desalination, drinking water purification, wastewater reuse, brine management), renewable energy production, and public health protection.

Research Expertise and Interest

membrane separation, desalination, water purification, solar evaporation, wastewater reuse, environmental applications of nanomaterials

In the News

Getting the Lead Out of Drinking Water

The United States is facing a serious public health problem from lead contamination of drinking water, especially in rural areas and large cities where efforts to replace aging water service lines has lagged. Bakar Fellow Baoxia Mi believes she and her research group have found a solution. An expert on advanced membrane processes and nanotechnology, Mi has focused her research on addressing the challenges to maintaining a healthy and sustainable water supply, including in addition to drinking water quality, desalination, wastewater reuse, renewable energy production, and public health protection.

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring

  • Emerging Technologies for Water Sustainability  [CIVENG 215]  

  • Individual Research  [CIVENG 299]  

2025 Fall

  • Environmental Engineering  [CIVENG 111]  

  • Water and Air Quality Laboratory  [CIVENG 111L]  

  • Directed Group Study for Advanced Undergraduates  [CIVENG 198]  

  • Individual Research  [CIVENG 299]  

  • Supervised Group Study and Research  [CIVENG 98]  

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [CIVENG 99]  

2025 Spring

  • Directed Group Study for Advanced Undergraduates  [CIVENG 198]  

  • Individual Research  [CIVENG 299]  

  • Supervised Group Study and Research  [CIVENG 98]