• Develops products such as the Pure Spout water filter system, which resulted in a utility patent and was recognized with both Edison and IDEA awards. • Conducts research into treatment technologies and provides technical support for treatment-related issues. • Provides water quality consultation for water utilities and industrial customers.

Pure Spout (www.PureSpoutFilter.com) is an award-winning water filtration solution developed by Blue Focus, an innovation studio established by a leading water utility company. With a mission to ensure clean, safe drinking water in communities across the nation, Pure Spout offers a patented, replaceable filter that fits onto most drinking fountains. This product provides an immediate, cost-effective solution to reduce lead in drinking water and is certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction by IAPMO R&T.

• Managed environmental microbial genomic laboratory.• Conducted research focused on genomics and gene expression of nitrifying bacteria.• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students.