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Uddhav S. Markad
Uddhav Markad
earned his Ph.D. from Savitribai Phule Pune University, India. His research centers on the radiolytic synthesis, characterization, and immobilization of 3D palladium nanostructures as a reusable catalyst for chromium remediation. His innovative work has resulted in the development of highly recyclable Pd-loaded Pd-PES beads, a nanocatalyst with the potential to revolutionize industrial wastewater treatment. These beads significantly reduce Pd usage by 98% and other oxidizing materials by 97%, offering a practical and optimistic solution to environmental pollution. Dr. Markad's expertise lies in industrial water remediation, utilizing radiation, photochemistry, and catalysis for environmental cleanup. He received Notre Dame’s Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI) fellowship in March 2024. He has been an integral part of the team, working collaboratively with Dr. Kyle Doudrick as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Department, demonstrating the shared goals and community spirit in environmental science. Dr. Markad's ongoing research is of significant importance in environmental science. His focus on treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in solid waste and drinking water is particularly urgent, given the widespread contamination of these substances. His work involves developing physical-chemical treatment technologies for emerging contaminants, particularly exploring Catalytic Membranes for Water Treatment. Additionally, Dr. Markad is working on a technique for detecting and identifying micro- and nano-plastics in environmental samples and developing a sustainable method for separating micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) from water sources and municipal solid waste.
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