CURRICULUM VITAE
Meng Hu
Meng Hu
Dept. of Geography and Environmental Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Education
2015
Ph.D.
2011
2009
M.Sc.
B.Sc.
E-mail: menghu@jhu.edu
Phone: (443) 220-8559
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska
Civil Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and
Technology, Wuhan, China
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, August 2015—present
Graduate Research Assistant, CEE, University of Maryland, August 2011—July 2015
Instructor, CEE, University of Maryland, 2014 Fall Semester (ENCE215 with over 60 students)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, CEE, University of Maryland, August 2012—May 2014
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska, August 2009—June 2011
Honors and Awards
Howard and Susan Read Postdoctoral Fellowship, JHU, 2015
CAPEES Best Paper Award, 2015
Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad, 2015
Ann G. Wylie Fellowship, 2014
Best Doctoral Research Award, CEE, University of Maryland, 2014
NAMS Student Fellowship Award, 2014
NAMS Travel Award, 2013
Future Faculty Fellow, Class of 2013, University of Maryland, College Park
Best Presentation Award in The Joint AWWA/NWEA Conference 2010, Kearney, NE
Distinguished Undergraduate Student, 2006-2008, Huazhong University of Science and
Technology, China
Baogang Fellowship, 2006
Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
1. Hu, M., Zhang, T.C., Stansbury, J., Zhou, Y., Chen, H., and Neal, J. Contributions of
Internal and External Fouling to Trans-membrane Pressure in MBRs: Experiments and
Modeling. ASCE J. Environ. Eng., 2015, 141 (6), 04014097.
2. Hu, M., and Mi, B. Layer-by-layer Assembly of Graphene Oxide Membranes via
Electrostatic Interaction. J. Membr. Sci., 2014, 469 (0), 80-87.
3. Hu, M., Zhang, T.C., Stansbury, J., Neal, J., and Zhou, A. Graywater Reclamation by a
Shredded Tire Biofilter and a Membrane Bioreactor in Series. ASCE J. Environ. Eng.,
2014, 140 (1), 84–91.
4. Gao, Y., Hu, M., and Mi, B. Membrane Surface Modification with TiO2–Graphene Oxide
for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance. J. Membr. Sci., 2014, 455 (0), 349–356.
5. Hu, M., and Mi, B. Enabling Graphene Oxide Nanosheets as Water Separation Membranes.
Environ. Sci. Technol., 2013, 47 (8), 3715–3723.
6. Hu, M., Zhang, T.C., Stansbury, J., Neal, J., and Garboczi, E.J. Determination of Porosity
and Thickness of Biofilm Attached on Irregular-Shaped Media. ASCE J. Environ. Eng.,
2013, 139 (7), 923–931.
7. Liu, Y., Ronsenfield, E., Hu, M., Mi, B. Direct Observation of Bacterial Deposition on and
Detachment from Nanocomposite Membranes Embedded with Silver Nanoparticles. Wat.
Res., 2013, 47 (9), 2949–2958.
Manuscripts to be submitted
8. Hu, M., and Mi, B. Organic Fouling of Graphene Oxide Membranes and the Implications
for Fouling Control in Pressure Retarded Osmosis. Environ. Sci. Technol., submitted.
Patent
Mi, B., and Hu, M. Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Graphene Oxide Membranes for Separation.
U.S. Patent, under processing.
Book Chapter
Hu, M., and Zhang, T.C. (2012). Membrane Processes for Greywater and Rainwater
Treatment. In T.C. Zhang, R.Y. Surampalli, S. Vigneswaran, R.D. Tyagi, S.L. Ong, & C.M.
Kao (Eds.), Membrane Technology and Environmental Applications (Chapter 13, pages 382–
412). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
Selected Conference Presentations
1. Hu, M., Zheng, S., and Mi, B. (2015). Graphene Oxide Barrier Blocking Foulants for
Pressure Retarded Osmosis. The Association of Environmental Engineering & Science
Professors (AEESP) 2015 Conference, New Haven, CT, June 13-16.
2. Hu, M., and Mi, B. (2014). Understanding Water and Solute Transport in Graphene Oxide
Membranes for Forward Osmosis Applications. 2014 North American Membrane Society
Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, May 31 - June 4.
3. Hu, M., and Mi, B. (2013). A Graphene Oxide Membrane for Forward Osmosis. 246th
ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, September 8-12.
4. Mi, B., Hu, M. (2013). "Graphene oxide membranes for water purification." Association of
Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Meeting 50th Anniversary Conference,
Golden, CO, July 14-16.
5. Hu, M., and Mi, B. (2013). Layer-By-Layer Assembly of Cross-Linked Graphene Oxide
Membranes. 2013 North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting, Boise, ID, June 812.
6. Hu, M., and Mi, B. (2013). Synthesis of Energy-Efficient Water Purification Membranes
from Graphene Oxide. The Engineering Sustainability Workshop 2013: The Energy and
Water Nexus, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, April 22 (Poster).
7. Hu, M., Zhong, K., Ehrman, S.E., and Mi, B. (2012). Effects of Particle Morphology on the
Anti-microbial and Anti-adhesion Performances of Silver Embedded Polysulfone
Membranes and Rate of Silver Leaching. 2012 North American Membrane Society Annual
Meeting, New Orleans, LA, June 10-13.
8. Hu, M., Zhang, T.C., Stansbury, J., Dahab, M., Shi, J., Neal, J., Alahmad, M., Berryman,
C., Li, H., Schwer, A., and Shen, Z. (2011). Treatment of Greywater with Shredded-Tire
Biofilters and Membrane Bioreactors. In R.E. II. Beighley, & M.W. Killgore, World
Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2011: Bearing Knowledge for Sustainability
(pages 1877-1887), Palm Springs, CA, May 22-26. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil
Engineers.
9. Hu, M., and Zhang, T.C. (2011). The Roles of Internal and External Fouling in Membrane
Fouling. 2011 UNL Research Fair, Lincoln, NE, April 12-14 (Poster).
10. Hu, M., and Zhang, T.C. (2011). Treatment of greywater with biofilters packed with
shredded-tires and membrane bioreactors. NSF CMMI Engineering Research and
Innovation Conference 2011, Atlanta, GA, January 4-7 (Poster).
11. Hu, M., and Zhang, T.C. (2010). Reclamation of greywater with biofilters packed with
shredded-tires and membrane bioreactors. The Joint AWWA/NWEA Conference, Kearney,
NE, November 3-4.
12. Hu, M., Zhang, T.C., Stansbury, J., Dahab, M., Shi, J., Neal, J., Alahmad, M., Berryman,
C., Li, H., Schwer, A., and Shen, Z. (2010). Combination of shredded-tire biofilter and
membrane bioreactor for greywater reclamation. In Proceedings of the 6th International
Conference on Sustainable Water Environment: Water Infrastructure in Time of Climate
Change (pages 361-365), Newark, DE, July 29-31.
13. Zhang, T.C., and Hu, M. (2010). “Decentralized water/energy systems for development of
low carbon communities.” 2010 Shanghai Chongming Eco-Island International Forum,
Shanghai, China, July 5-7.
14. Hu, M., and Zhang, T.C. (2010). “Combination of Shredded-Tire Biofilters and Membrane
Bioreactors for Graywater Treatment.” 54th Annual Great Plains Waste Management
Conference, LaVista, NE, April 7-8 (Poster).
Professional Society Memberships
American Chemical Society
North American Membrane Society