Thermocatalytic degradation of PFAS with metal oxides

We are developing catalysts for the efficient degradation of PFAS during thermal treatment processes. We are specifically focused on complete mineralization of PFAS and degradation products resulting from the incineration of municipal solid waste.

Spatiotemporal concentrations of PFAS in the Quinnipiac River within the New Haven area (Supported by Quinnipiac River Fund)

We are investigating the concentration of EPA Method 1633 PFAS along the Quinnipiac River within the Greater New Haven area. Water samples are being collected at different time periods to better understand how PFAS concentrations change with seasonal variations.

Reuse of Mn and Fe precipitates for the removal of heavy metals

We are developing methods to produce adsorbents from Mn and Fe sludge from drinking water treatment. Adsorbents are being tested for the removal of heavy metals from water.

Incineration of PFAS-laden IX resins

We are investigating the performance of waste incineration for the disposal of PFAS-laden IX resins. The effect of resin composition and co-contaminants on resulting gaseous products are being investigated specifically.

Removal of PFAS and other stormwater contaminants by rain gardens (Supported by TCoE Research Fund)

We are investigating the capacity of green infrastructure, specifically rain gardens, to remove PFAS from stormwater runoff. The primary goal is to understand whether proper maintenance impacts contaminant removal and if the most efficient design for water capture is also the most efficient design for contaminant capture.

Catalytic degradation of PPCPs using Martian soil (Supported by CT Space Grant Consortium)

We are investigating thermocatalytic and photocatalytic degradation of common PPCPs using a Martian soil simulant. Metal oxides contained with Martian soil are being specifically targeted for the efficient degradation of water contaminants, which could be implemented in future Mars missions.

Cameron Oden

Assistant Professor

CV(link), Google scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MvCrlioAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao)

M.S. Students:

Allison Diana

M.S. Environmental Engineering

Research: Spatiotemporal concentrations of PFAS in the Quinnipiac River

Jaylin Bodell

M.S. Chemistry

Research: Reuse of Mn and Fe precipitates

Rajib Saha

M.S. Environmental Engineering

Research: Incineration of PFAS-laden IX resins

Undergraduate Students:

Sydney Mowerson

B.S. Forensic Science

Research: Catalytic degradation of PPCPs using Martian soil

Past Students:

Diana Zamudio-Aguirre (M.S. Environmental Engineering, 2023)

Environmental Engineer, City of Pembroke Pines

Chijioke Uhuegbu (M.S. Environmental Engineering, 2023)

Environmental Engineer, Weston & Sampson

Olushola Abiodun (M.S. Environmental Engineering, 2023)

2024

Oden, C.P., Werth, C.J., Kienzle, B.A., Katz, L.E. Impact of organic matter during thermal remediation of pyrene-contaminated substrates. Science of the Total Environment (2024).

2022

Oden, C.P., Werth, C.J., Notini, L., Katz, L.E. Transformation Mechanisms of Pyrene on Redox Active Minerals as a Function of Temperature. Environmental Science: Processes and Impact (2022).

Cameron Oden

Assistant Professor

Civil and Environmental Engineering

300 Boston Post Rd

West Haven, CT 06516

coden@newhaven.edu

203-932-7157