International Conference Proceedings and Presentations (†UCF students advised *corresponding author)

  1. Stoll, S.†, Adjei-Nimoh, S.†, Hwang, J-H., Fox, D., Kim, K-T., Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H.*, A Novel Antibody-Dependent Microcystin-LR Detecting Biosensor to Monitor Blooms for Early Action, 20th IWA International Conference on Diffuse Pollution & Eutrophication, Daegu, South Korea, Dec. 6–8, 2023 (Submitted)
  2. Hasegawa, E., Baik, J-H.† Mohayman, Z., Hwang, J-H., Kushima, A., Kanekawa, N., and Lee, W.H.*, Biopolymer-based Electrochemical Detection of Manganese Ion Concentrations in Drinking Water, Japan Water Works Association (JWWA) Annual Conference, Tokyo, Japan, Oct.18–20, 2023
  3. Diaz, N.B., Serralha, F.N., Venâncio, N.E., Lee, W.H.*, and Pereia, F.S., Relevance of sulfur content from waste feedstock for biodiesel production, The 6th International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments, and Opportunities, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal, September 6-8, 2023
  4. Lee, W.H. and Hwang, J-H, Energy recovery using bioelectrochemical systems in oily wastewater treatment, 9th International Conference on Water Resources and Environment Research (ICWER 2022), April 25–27, 2022 (Virtual)
  5. Lee, W.H., Hwang, J.H.†, Fahad, S., Ryu, H., Kelsey, K.L.†, Domingo, J.S., Kushima, A., Recycling urine for hydrogen production in a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) system using a novel MoS2 nano carbon coated electrode, 7th World Congress on New Technologies (NEWTECH’21), 5–7, 2021 (Virtual)
  6. Pathak, P., H.T.Li, R., Lee, W.H., and Cho, H.J., Fabrication of a Pseudo-reference Electrode on a Flexible Substrate and Its Application to Heavy Metal Ion Detection, 2020 Sensors Application Symposium, IEEE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 9-11, 2020.
  7. Diaz, D.†, Church, J.†, Young, M., Kim, K.T., Park, J., Hwang, Y.B., Santra, S., and Lee, W.H.* Silica-quaternary ammonium “Fixed-Quat” nanofilm coated fiberglass mesh for water disinfection and harmful algal blooms control, 11th Micropol & Ecohazard Conference 2019, Seoul, Korea, Oct. 20 – 24, 2019.
  8. Hwang, J-H.† and Lee, W.H., Renewable energy production from wastewater using microalgae, 2019 International Conference on Resource Sustainability – Cities (icRS Cities 2019), Adelaide, Australia, July 1-3, 2019.
  9. Lee, W.H.*, Development, characterization, and application of needle-type microsensors for in situ monitoring of ions in citrus plants, World Congress on Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Chicago, IL, Aug. 20-21, 2018.
  10. Campos, M.G.N., Rajasekaran, P., Prajapati, R.K., Das, S., Huang, Z., Smith, S., Soliman, M., Church, J.†, Armas, M., Liu, S-H., Edmunds, W., Labbe, N., Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., Lee, W.H., Petridis, L., Tetard, L., Santra, S., MS3T – A novel multifunctional platform for health management of HLB affected citrus trees, 7th International Congress on Ceramics, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, June 17–21, 2018.
  11. Hwang, J-H.†, Wang, X., Jung, S., Son, Y., Cho, H.J., and Lee, W.H.*, Enhanced electrochemical detection of multi-heavy metal ions using a biopolymer-coated planar carbon electrode, 2018 Sensors Application Symposium, IEEE, Seoul, Korea, March 12-14, 2018.
  12. Wang, X., Ma, X.†, Lee, W.H., Cho, H.J., Sensor Response Mechanism and Characterization of Co-based Phosphate Nanosensors, 2018 Sensors Application Symposium, IEEE, Seoul, Korea, March 12-14, 2018.
  13. Hwang, J.H.†, Church, J.†, Lee, S.J., and Lee, W.H., Integrated System using Microalgae for Wastewater Treatment and Sustainable Biofuel Production, ISIE-ISSST 2017: The 9th biennial conference of the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) and the 25th annual conference of the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology (ISSST), Chicago, IL, June 25-29, 2017.
  14. Armas, S.M., Patel, P.K., Church, K.†, Lee, W.H., Santra, S., and Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., A non-destructive micro-sensor for in situ analysis of zinc in plants, Mátrafüred 2017, International Conference on Electrochemical Sensors, Visegrád, Hungary, June 11-16, 2017.
  15. Wang, X., Church, J.†, Lee, W. H.*, Cho, H. J., Phosphate Sensors Based on Co-Cu Electrodes
    Fabricated with a Sacrificial Glass Fiber Paper Template, IEEE Sensors 2015, Busan, Korea, November 1-4, 2015.
  16. Lee, W.H., In–situ Chemical Reactions at Water-Solid Interfacial Processes using Microelectrode Techniques: from Biofilm to Metal Corrosion, 2015 International Environmental Engineering Conference (IEEC 2015), Busan, Korea, Oct. 28-30. 2015
  17. Lee, W.H.*, Ma, X.†, Church, J.†, Wang, X., and Cho, H.J., Enhanced Cobalt-based Microelectrode and Nano-textured Phosphate Sensor for In Situ Phosphate Measurement in Drinking Water Systems, 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Biosensors and Bioelectronics (Biosensor and Bioelectronics-2015), Atlanta, GA, September 28-30, 2015
  18. Church, J.†, Wang, X., Lee, W. H.*, Cho, H. J., and Zhai, L., Superhydrophobic Graphene-Based Nanosensors for In Situ Monitoring of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), The 12th International Conference on Nano Science and Nano Technology (ICNST 2014), Muan (Mokpo), Korea, November 6-7, 2014.
  19. Lee, W. H.*, Needle-type Environmental Microelectrode Sensors for In Situ Biofilm Study in Aqueous Systems, 11th IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control, Miami, FL, USA, April 7-9, 2014.
  20. Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, Bishop, P. L., and Pressman, J. G., Carbon-fiber nitrite microsensor for in situ biofilm monitoring, Proceedings, International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition, Busan, South Korea, September 16-21, 2012.
  21. Choi, W-H., Lee, W. H., Bishop, P. L., and Papautsky, I., Dissolved Oxygen-Compensated Needle-Type Sensor for Phosphate Analysis of Biological and Environmental Samples, Proceedings, MicroTAS 2009, The 13th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, Jeju, Korea, November 1−5, 2009.
  22. Lee, W. H., Pressman, J. G, Wahman D. G, and Bishop, P. L., In Situ Identification and Stratification of Monochloramine Inhibition Effects on Nitrifying Biofilms as Determined by the Use of Microelectrodes, Proceedings, International Water Association (IWA) Specialized Conference on Processes in Biofilms: Fundamentals to Applications, Davis, CA, September 13−16, 2009.
  23. Pressman, J. G, Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, and Bishop, P. L., Disinfectant Penetration into Nitrifying Drinking Water Distribution System Biofilm Using Microelectrodes, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Nitrification, University of Louisville, KY, July 5−10, 2009.
  24. Lee, W. H., Pressman, J. G, Wahman, D. G, and Bishop, P. L., Biofilm Penetration of Monochloramine and Chlorine Using Microelectrodes, Proceedings, The 8th International Symposium on Water Supply Technology, Kobe, Japan, June 10−12, 2009.
  25. Lee, W. H., and Kim C-R., Trenchless Pipe Lining System with Revolvable Inversion Device by Water/Air Pressure, Proceedings, 6th Korean Environmental Technology Conference, Jeju, South Korea, October, 2005.
  26. Yoo K-S, Kim C-R., and Lee, W. H., The Reclamation of Rainwater including Non-point Pollutions using Rainwater Reuse System , Proceedings, 42nd Japan Water Works Association Research Conference and Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, July, 2005.
  27. Yoo K-S, Kim C-R., Il Ho Kim, and Lee, W. H., Development of Environmental-friendly Rainwater Treatment System Using Wasted-tire media and Membrane, Proceedings, Korean Environmental Engineers Society Conference, Joenju, Korea, 2004.
  28. Kim K-J, Lee, W. H., and Kim, H-M., SS removal and disinfection process using Ozoflotation, Proceedings, 3rd Korean Environmental Technology Conference, Sokcho, South Korea, August, 2002.
  29. Rhu, D-H., Lee, W. H., Kim, J-Y.,and Choi, E., PHA production from waste, Proceedings, Environmental Biotechnology, New Zealand, April , 2002.
  30. Lee, W. H., Rhu, D-H., Ji Kim, J-Y.,and Choi, E., Factors affecting the production of PHA (Poly-hydroxyalkanoates) using SBR, Proceedings, Korean Environmental Engineers Society Conference, Gwangju, South Korea, April, 2001.

National Conference Proceedings and Presentations (†UCF students advised *corresponding author)

  1. Baik, J-H.†, Mohayman, Z., Hwang, J-H., Kushima, A., Kanekawa, N., Hasegawa, E., and Lee, W.H.*, Development of a low-cost electrochemical sensor using molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and chitosan for rapid detection of manganese ion concentrations in water, Pittcon 2024, San Diego, CA, Feb. 24–28, 2024. (Submitted)
  2. Patel, K.†, Delamata, S., Lopez, A., Chumbimuni-Torres, K., and Lee, W.H.*, In situ monitoring of Cu ions leaching from copper coupon surfaces in simulated seawater using a solid-contact micro-ion-selective electrode, Pittcon 2024, San Diego, CA, Feb. 24–28, 2024. (Submitted)
  3. Baik, J-H.†, Coleman-Kammula, S. and Lee, W.H.*, PFAS selective ionomer electrochemical sensors for simple and rapid PFAS check, 2023 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium, Arlington, VA, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2023 (Submitted)
  4. Baik, J-H.† and Lee, W.H.*, Multiple heavy metal detection in greywater using a novel MoS2-chitosan-based electrochemical sensor, US-KOREA Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (UKC), Dallas, TX, Aug. 2–5, 2023.
  5. Stoll, S.†, Zhang, W., Yang, Y., and Lee, W.H.*, Solar light induced photodegradation of MC-LR in water using Au-decorated Ni-Metal Organic Framework (Au/Ni-MOF), 2023 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Boston, MA, June 20–23, 2023
  6. Baik, J-H.† Kanekawa, N., Hasegawa, E., and Lee, W.H.*, Biopolymer-based Electrochemical Detection of Manganese Ion Concentrations in Water, 2023 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Boston, MA, June 20–23, 2023
  7. Stoll, S.†, Zhang, W., Yang, Y., and Lee, W.H.*, Photocatalytic Degradation of MC-LR using a Novel Au-MOF, ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, March 26–30, 2023
  8. Stoll, S.†, Shukla, S.†, Kumar, S., and Lee, W.H.*, Recent Developments of PFAS-Detecting Sensors and Future Direction, Pittcon 2023, Philadelphia, PA, March 18-22, 2023
  9. Baik, J.† Hwang, J-H., Kim, K-T., and Lee, W.H.*, Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) as a Biosensor for In Situ Monitoring of the Water Toxicity, Pittcon 2023, Philadelphia, PA, March 18-22, 2023
  10. Church, J., Willner, M.R., Lundin, J.G., Diaz, D.†, Park, C.Y.†, Rodriguez, K.L.†, Lee, W.H., and Paynter, D.M., Emulsion Characterization Study for Improved Bilgewater Treatment and Management, 2022 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium, Arlington, VA, Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2022
  11. Lee, W.H., US Policy and Technology Trends in Municipal Solid Waste Management and Utilization, SK Innovation Forum, US-KOREA Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (UKC), Washington DC, Aug. 17-20, 2022.
  12. Lee, W.H. and Hwang, J-H.†, Multiple heavy metal removal using a novel 2D-material coated electrode via an electrochemical-adsorption process, US-KOREA Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (UKC), Washington DC, Aug. 17-20, 2022.
  13. Pilevar, M, Hwang, J-H., and Lee, W.H., A Microbial Fuel Cell-based Toxicity Monitoring Sensor for Water Containing Heavy Metal Ions, 2022 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Louis, MO, June 28-30, 2022
  14. Stoll, S., Hwang, J-H., Fox, D., Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H.*, A Novel Biosensor for Detection of Microcystin-LR for Early Warning of Harmful Algal Blooms, 2022 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Louis, MO, June 28-30, 2022
  15. Hwang, J.H.†, Kim, K-T., Han, G., Kushima, A., Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H., Electrochemical Oxidation of PFOA and PFOS in Water Samples using Novel Nanoparticle Embedded (Bio)Polymer-Coated Electrodes, 2022 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Louis, MO, June 28-30, 2022
  16. Lee,W.H., Hwang, J.H.†, Rodriguez, K.L.†, Fahad, S., Kim, K-T., Han, G., and Kushima, A., Electrochemical oxidation of PFOA and PFOS in landfill leachate using a novel molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and biopolymer-coated electrode, ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA, March 20-24, 2022.
  17. Rodriguez, K.†, Park, C.Y.†, Chung, J., Church, J., Lundin, G. J., Paynter, D.M., and Lee, W.H., Emulsion Stability Study of Simulated Bilgewater Samples with Varying Parameters for Improved Bilgewater Treatment and Management, 2021 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium, Washington DC, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2021
  18. Hwang, J.H.†, Afrin, S., K.T., Kim, Li Sip, Y.Y., Kelsey, K.L.†, Lundin, J.G., Daniels, G.C., Fox, D., Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H., Novel Nanoparticle (NP)-embedded Electrodes for Electrochemical Oxidation of PFOA and PFOS in Water, 2021 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium, Washington DC, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2021
  19. Kelsey, K.L.†, Hwang, J.H.†, Afrin, S., K.T., Kim, Li Sip, Y.Y., Fox, D., Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H., Comparison of different nanoparticle-embedded electrodes for electrochemical oxidation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, GA and Online – August 22-26, 2021
  20. Sarnyai, S.†, Li Sip, Y.Y., Hwang, J-H.†, Fox, D., Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H., Mercury Removal via Electrodeposition onto Polyelectrolyte Nanofiber Membrane, ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, GA and Online – August 22-26, 2021
  21. Hwang, J.H.†, Kelsey, K.L.†, Fahad, S., Kim, K.T., Kushima, A., and Lee, W.H., Electrochemical oxidation of PFOA and PFOS using a novel molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)-biopolymer-nanocarbon coated electrode, ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, GA and Online – August 22-26, 2021
  22. Colon, Y.W., Lee, W.H., O’Neal, T., and Raymond, R., Engineering for One Planet (EOP), 2021 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Virtual Meeting, July 26–29, 2021.
  23. Stoll, S.†, Yoo, C-H., Osorto, B., Hwang, J-H.†, Han S.S., Jung. Y., Lee, W.H., Desalination Using Two-Dimensional Molybdenum Disulfide Nano-Solar Evaporator, The virtual P3 Phase I National Student Design Expo, June 21 – 25, 2021.
  24. Fox, D., Sarnyai, S.†, Li Sip, Y.Y., Hwang, J-H.†, Lee, W.H and Zhai, L., Detecting Mercury Ions Using Silver Nanoparticle Loaded Hydrodrogel Nanofiber Electrodes, Waste Management 2021 Symposium (Virtual), March 8-12, 2021.
  25. Sarnyai, S.†, Li Sip, Y.Y., Hwang, J-H.†, Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H., Detection and Removal of Mercury using Polyelectrolyte Nanofiber Membranes with Nanoparticles, Pittcon 2021 (Virtual), March 6-10, 2021.
  26. Chumbimuni-Torres, K. and Lee, W.H., Micro ion-selective electrodes and its applications to environment problems, Pittcon 2021 (Virtual), March 6-10, 2021.
  27. Park, C.Y.†, Diaz, D.†, Church, J., Rodriguez, K.L.†, Willner, M.R., Lundin, J.G., Paynter, D.M., and Lee, W.H., Implementing Image Processing and Machin Learning for Predicting Bilgewater Emulsion Stability, 2020 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium (Virtual), Washington DC, Dec. 1–4, 2020
  28. Church, J., Willner, M.R., Lundin, J.G., Diaz, D.†, Park, C.Y.†, Rodriguez, K.L.†, Lee, W.H., and Paynter, D.M., Emulsion Characterization Study for Improved Bilgewater Treatment and Management, 2020 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium (Virtual), Washington DC, Dec. 1–4, 2020.
  29. Church, J., Willner, M.R., Daniels, G.G., Diaz, D.†, Lundin, J.G., Lee, W.H., and Paynter, D.M., Identifying Bilgewater Emulsifiers and Determining Their Impacts on Oil-in-Water Emulsion Stability, ACS Fall 2020 National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, CA, Aug. 16-20, 2020.
  30. Church, J., Willner, M.R., Renfro, B.R., Chen, Y., Diaz, D.†, Lee, W.H., Dutcher, C.S., Lundin, J.G., Paynter, D.M., Surfactant Interfacial Tension and Critical Michelle Concentration on Emulsion Stability in Bilgewater, ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, March 22-26, 2020.
  31. Ricchino, A.† and Lee, W.H.*, Oil-in-water Emulsion Separation using an Aquaporin-based PES Forward Osmosis (FO) Membrane System, AMTA/AWWA 2020 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, Phoenix, AZ, March 16-20, 2020.
  32. Pathak, P., Hwang, J-H.†, Li, R., Lee, W.H., and Cho, H.J., A conformal biopolymer metal composite electrochemical sensor for in-situ detection of heavy metal ion, Pittcon 2020, Chicago, IL, March 1-5, 2020.
  33. Willner, M.R., Church, J., Lundin, J.G., Diaz, D.†, and Lee, W.H., and Paynter, D.M., Emulsion Characterization Study for Improved Bilgewater Treatment and Management, 2019 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium, Washington DC, Dec. 3–5. 2019.
  34. Diaz, D.†, Willner, M.R., Church, J., Lundin, J.G., Paynter, D.M., and Lee, W.H., Nondestructive Stability Analysis and Characterization of Emulsions in the presence of Suspended Solids, Salinity, and Surfactants, 2019 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium, Washington DC, Dec. 3–5. 2019.
  35. Alam, R.†, Ribeiro, F., Sidorkiewicz, V., Lytle, D.A., and Lee, W.H., Microelectrode investigation on the effect of silicate on copper-lead galvanic interfaces in a chlorinated drinking water, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, TX, Nov. 3–7, 2019.
  36. Lee, W.H., and Hwang, J-H.†, Sustainable bioenergy production using green algae in wastewater treatment, Algal Biomass Summit 2019, Orlando, FL, September 16-19, 2019.
  37. Ko, T., Hwang, J-H.†, Davis, D., Shawakat, M.S., Rodriguez, K., Lee, W.H. and Jung, Y., Multifunctional Superhydrophobic MoS2 Sponge for Spilled Oil Detection and Recovery, US-KOREA Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (UKC), Chicago, IL, Aug. 14-17, 2019.
  38. Hwang, J-H.†, Diaz, D.†, Alam, R.†, Ricchino, A.†, Pathak, P., Ellett, K., Cho, H.J., and Lee, W.H.*, A Biopolymer-based Simple Lead Check in Tap Water, TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo, Boston, MA, June 17–19, 2019.
  39. Lee, W.H., Promoting Undergraduate Research and Education through Extracurricular EPA P3 Projects, 126th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2019), Tampa, FL, June 16–19, 2019.
  40. Alam, R.†, Ma, X.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Microelectrode-based investigation of corrosion inhibition between phosphate and silicate: coper-lead galvanic joints and ductile iron, 2019 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Tempe, AZ, May 14–16, 2019.
  41. Hwang, J-H.†, Ricchino, A.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Effects of Light Intensity on Continuous Photosynthetic Biohydrogen Production by Microalgae, 2019 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Tempe, AZ, May 14–16, 2019.
  42. Munshi, F.M.†, Hwang, J-H.†, Ricchino, A.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Impact of Reverse Salt Flux and Applied Electrical Field on Microalgae in a Forward Osmosis Harvesting System, 2019 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Tempe, AZ, May 14–16, 2019.
  43. Diaz, D. †, Church, J.†, Young, M., Santra, S., and Lee, W.H.*, Novel Silica-functionalized Quaternary Ammonium Nanocoating for Water Disinfection and Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) Mitigation, 2019 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Tempe, AZ, May 14–16, 2019.
  44. Hwang, J-H.† and Lee, W.H., Renewable energy production from wastewater using microalgae, 2019 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Tempe, AZ, May 14–16, 2019.
  45. Lee, W.H.
  46. Hwang, J-H.†, Rodriguez, K.L.†, and Lee, W.H., Microalgal photolysis-mediated biohydrogen production in acetate-enriched wastewater, 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL, March. 31–Apr. 4, 2019.
  47. Ma, X.†, Alam, R.†, Ribeiro, F., Sidorkiewicz, V., Lytle, D.A., and Lee, W.H., Effects of sodium silicate on surface chemistry of fresh copper-lead galvanic joints in a prepared chlorinated water, 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL, March. 31–Apr. 4, 2019.
  48. Willner, M.R., Church, J., Lundin, J.G., Diaz, D.†, and Lee, W.H., and Paynter, D.M., Structure-property Relationship of Commercial Surfactants and Bilgewater Emulsions Stability, 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL, March. 31–Apr. 4, 2019.
  49. Diaz, D. †, Church, J.†, Young, M., Santra, S., and Lee, W.H.*, Silica-functionalized quaternary ammonium nanocoated mesh for water disinfection and cyanobacterial growth control, AMTA/AWWA 2019 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 25–Mar. 1, 2019.
  50. Willner, M.R., Church, J., Lundin, J.G., Diaz, D.†, Lee, W.H., and Paynter, D.M., Emulsion Characterization Study for Improved Bilgewater Treatment and Management, 2018 SERDP/ESTCP Symposium, Washington DC, Nov. 27–29, 2018.
  51. Ko, T.-J., Hwang, J.-H.†, Davies, D., Rodriguez, K.L.†, Shawkat, M.S., Kim, J.H., Lee, W.H., Jung, Y., Superhydrophobic 2D MoS2-based Multifunctional Sponge for Spontaneous Detection and Absorption of Spilled Oil, Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Nov. 25, 2018.
  52. Ma, X.†, Church, J.†, Lytle, D.A., and Lee, W.H.*, In situ microelectrode investigation on the effect of phosphate, chloride, and sulfate on galvanic corrosion, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, Canada, November 11-15, 2018.
  53. Hwang, J-H.†, Islam, A., Y. Jung, and Lee, W.H.*, Noble Vertically-Aligned 2D Layers of MoS2 Nanofilms and Biopolymer-based Microsensor for Heavy Metal Detection in Drinking Water, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, Canada, November 11-15, 2018.
  54. Church, J. †, Ma, X. †, and Lee, W.H.*, Simultaneous in situ monitoring of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ from a galvanic joint in a chlorinated water using a SWASV microelectrode, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, Canada, November 11-15, 2018.
  55. Hwang, J-H.†, Ko, T., Jung, Y., and Lee, W.H.*, A Novel 2D MoS2 Sponge Oil-Water Separator (MDSOS), US-KOREA Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (UKC), Queens, NY, Aug. 1-4, 2018.
  56. Sabau, H.†, Rodriguez, K.†, Mercado, D.†, Thomson, C.†, Davis, D., Hwang, J-H.†, Ko, T., Jung, Y., and Lee, W.H.*, A novel Molybdenum Disulfide Sponge Oil-Water Separator (MDSOS), 2018 National Sustainable Design Expo, Washington DC, Apr. 7-8, 2018
  57. Munshi, F.† and Lee, W.H.*, Fouling Control of a Forward Osmosis (FO) Algae Dewatering System using an Electric Field, AMTA/AWWA 2018 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, West Palm Beach, FL, March 12-16, 2018.
  58. Church, J.†, Armas, S., Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., and Lee, W.H.*, Development, characterization, and application of needle-type ion-selective microsensors for in situ monitoring of Zn2+ and Na+ in citrus plants, PITTCON 2018, Orlando, FL, Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2018.
  59. Ma, X.†, Lytle, D.A., and Lee, W.H.*, Microelectrodes Investigation on In Situ Water Chemistry Dynamics of Galvanic Corrosion in Simulated Drinking Water, PITTCON 2018, Orlando, FL, Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2018.
  60. Hwang, J-H.†, Wang, X., Jung, S., Son, Y., Cho, H.J. and Lee, W.H.*, A Bi-Sn Nanoporous Structured Sensor System for In Situ Heavy Metals Detection in Groundwater, PITTCON 2018, Orlando, FL, Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2018.
  61. Armas, S., Patel, P., Church, J. †, Lee, W.H., Santra, S., Chumbimuni-Torres, , A Non-Destructive Micro-Sensor for In Situ Analysis of Ions in Plants, 2017 Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, Massachusetts, Nov. 26 – Dec. 1, 2017.
  62. Church, J.† and Lee, W.H.*, In Situ Zn2+ Detection using a Novel Two Step Square Wave Anodic Stripping Voltammetry-based Needle-type Microsensor for Citrus Plant Applications, 2017 Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Nov. 26 – Dec. 1, 2017.
  63. Church, J.†, Islam, A., Han, C., Jung, Y., and Lee, W.H.*, Development of Novel Vertically Aligned MoS2 Films for Rapid Degradation of Microcystins and Green Algae, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Portland, Oregon, November 12-16, 2017.
  64. Ma, X.†, Soliman, M., Lytle, D.A., Tetard, L., and Lee, W.H.*, 2D Surface Investigation of pH, Free Chlorine, Phosphate and Alkalinity Effect on Corrosion in Galvanic Joints using Microelectrodes, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition (WQTC), Portland, Oregon, November 12-16, 2017. *This presentation was selected as the WQTC Best Student Award.
  65. Church, J.†, Ryu, H., and Lee, W.H.*, An innovative symbiotic microalgae-IFAS process for nutrient removal and photo-oxygenation: Multiscale investigations using microelectrodes and next-generation molecular tools, Proceedings, 90th Annual Water Environmental Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, Chicago, IL, Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2017.
  66. Hwang, J.H.† Paynter, D.M., Lee, S.M., and Lee, W.H.*, Electricity Generation from Oily Wastewater using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), The 18th US-KOREA Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (UKC), Washington DC, August 9-12, 2017. *This presentation was selected as the UKC 2017 Best Student Poster Award.
  67. Hwang, J.H.†, Church, J.†, Lee, S.J., and Lee, W.H., Integrated System using Microalgae for Wastewater Treatment and Sustainable Biofuel Production, 2017 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, June 21-22, 2017.
  68. Hwang, J-H.†, Church, J.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Renewable Microalgal Hydrogen Production from Synthetic Wastewater, 2017 AEESP Research and Education Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, June 21-22, 2017.
  69. Munshi, F.†, Church, J.†, Sadmani, A., Lee, W.H.*, Algae Dewatering with Different Draw Solutions and Cross Flow Velocities using a Forward Osmosis (FO) Flat Sheet Membrane, AMTA/AWWA 2017 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, Long Beach, CA., Feb. 13-17, 2017.
  70. McLean R.†, Munshi, F.†, Church, J.†, Sadmani, A., Lee, W.H.*, Nanoparticle-driven Forward Osmosis Modification for Mitigating Membrane Biofouling in Algae Separation, AMTA/AWWA 2017 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, Long Beach, CA., Feb. 13-17, 2017.
  71. Wang, X., Church, J.†, Lee, W.H., Cho, H. J., Porous Co-Cu Electrode Fabricated By Electroplating through Sacrificial Glass Fiber Paper Template, Pacific Rim Meeting on Electrochemical and Solid-state Science (PRiME 2016), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2-7, 2016
  72. Church, J.†, Lee, W.H.*, Paynter, D.M., and Lee, S.M., In Situ Chemical Stability Characterization of Oil-in-Water Emulsions Using Microsensors, Proceedings, 89th Annual Water Environmental Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, New Orleans, LA, Sept. 24-28, 2016.
  73. Lee, W.H.*, Ma, X.†, Church, J.†, Electrochemical Micro/Nano-Sensor for In Situ Monitoring of Nutrients and Chemical Compounds in Engineered and Natural Aquatic Systems, 252th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 21–25, 2016.
  74. Wang, X., Church, J.†, Lee, W. H.*, Cho, H. J., Nanostructured Phosphate Sensors Based on Co-Cu Electrodes Fabricated with a Sacrificial Glass Fiber Paper Template, 252th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 21–25, 2016.
  75. Church, J.†, McLean, R.†, Hwang, J-H.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Sodium Ion Effect on Nutrient Recovery of Wastewater Using Microalgae, Proceedings, 89th Annual Water Environmental Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, New Orleans, Sept. 24-28, 2016.
  76. Church, J.†, Lee, W.H.*, Paynter, D.M., and Lee, S.M., In Situ Chemical Stability Characterization of Oil-in-Water Emulsions Using Microsensors, Proceedings, 89th Annual Water Environmental Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, New Orleans, Sept. 24-28, 2016.
  77. Ma, X.†, Lee, W.H.*, and Lytle, D.A., In-Situ 2D Spatial Imaging of pH Changes at Brass-Lead Galvanic Joints Using Microelectrodes, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, 2016 Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 19-22, 2016.
  78. Church, J.†, McLean, R.†, Munshi, F.†, Hwang, J-H.†, Maier, N.†, Rudolph, M.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Algae Biofuel Osmosis Dewatering (ABODE): A Novel Process for Biofuel Feedstock Generation and Microalgae Separation using Forward Osmosis, 2016 National Sustainable Design Expo, Washington DC, Apr. 15-17, 2016
  79. Hulce, C., Church, J.†, Santra, S., Lee, W.H.*, and Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., Development and Characterization of an Ion Selective Microsensor for the Detection and Monitoring of Zinc Levels in Citrus Plants, PITTCON 2016, Atlanta, GA, March 6-10, 2016.
  80. Gonzalez, B. C., Liggett, J., Lytle, D.A., Lee, W.H., Wahman, D. G, and Pressman, J. G., Microelectrode Investigation of the Reactions between Iron and Copper Pipe Materials and Monochloramine, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 15-19, 2015.
  81. Church, J.†, Park, Y.J., Lee, W.H.*, Wahman, D. G, and Pressman, J. G., In-situ Spatial Chemical Reactions of Copper Pitting Corrosion in a Household Plumbing System, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 15-19, 2015.
  82. Ma, X.†, Church, J.†, Park, Y.J., Lee, W.H.*, Wahman, D. G, and Pressman, J. G., Long-term Spatiotemporal Imaging of Chemical Profiles in Brass and Cement in a Simulated Chlorinated and Chloraminated Water System, Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 15-19, 2015.
  83. Lee, W.H.*, Ma, X.†, Church, J.†, Wahman, D. G, and Pressman, J. G., In–situ Spatiotemporal Chemical Reactions at Water-Solid Interfacial Processes using Microelectrode Techniques: from Biofilm to Metal Corrosion, 2015 AEESP Research and Education Conference, New Haven, CT, June 13-16, 2015.
  84. Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, Lytle, D. A., and Pressman, J. G., Evaluating In-Situ Reactions of Chlorine and Chloramines at the Surface of Copper and Iron Pipe Materials using Microelectrodes. Proceedings, American Water Work Association, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, LA, November 16-20, 2014.
  85. Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, and Pressman, J. G., 3D Free Chlorine and Monochloramine Penetration and Associated Nitrifying Biofilm Activity and Viability: Implications for Periodic Free Chlorine Application to Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution Systems. Proceedings, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 4−8, 2012.
  86. Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, Bishop, P. L., and Pressman, J. G., Using Microelectrodes and Live/Dead BacLight to Compare Penetration, Activity, and Viability within Nitrifying Biofilm Subjected to Free Chlorine, Monochloramine, and Free ammonia, Proceedings, the 244th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 19−23, 2012. *This poster was chosen the best of the Division of Environmental Chemistry (ENVR) posters and presented in the Sci-Mix Interdivisional Poster Session.
  87. Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, Bishop, P. L., and Pressman, J. G., Using Microelectrodes and Live/Dead BacLight to Compare Penetration, Activity, and Viability within Nitrifying Biofilm Subjected to Free Chlorine, Monochloramine, and Phosphate, 2011 AEESP Educational & Research Conference, Tampa, FL, July 10-12, 2011.
  88. Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, Bishop, P. L., and Pressman, J. G., Comparison between Monochloramine and Chlorine in Water Distribution Systems Biofilms: Penetration, Activity and Viability, Proceedings, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Savannah, GA, November 14−18, 2010.
  89. Lee, W. H., Wahman, D. G, Bishop, P. L., and Pressman, J. G., Disinfectant Penetration and its Effect on Nitrifying Biofilm Activity and Viability: Monochloramine vs. Free Chlorine, Ohio Section American Water Works Association (AWWA) 72nd Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, September 20-23, 2010.
  90. Wahman, D. G, Pressman, J. G, Kleier-Schrantz, K. A., Lee, W. H., and Bishop, P. L., Investigations into distribution system nitrification: simulated systems and microelectrode biofilm profiling, Proceedings, American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2010 Inorganic Contaminants Workshop, Denver, CO, February 28−March 2, 2010.
  91. Lee, W. H., Pressman, J. G, Wahman, D. G, and Bishop, P. L., Monochloramine Microelectrode for In Situ Application within the Biofilm of Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution Systems, Proceedings, Water Quality Technology Conference and Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH, November 16−20, 2008.
  92. Lee, W. H., Lee, J-H, Bishop, P. L., and Papautsky, I., Biological Application of MEMS Microelectrode Sensors for Direct Measurement of Phosphate in the Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Process, Proceedings, 81th Annual Water Environmental Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, Chicago, IL, Oct. 18−22, 2008.
  93. Lee, J-H, Lee, W. H., Bishop, P. L., and Papautsky, I., MEMS microelectrode sensor for in situ monitoring of phosphate in biological applications, Proceedings, the 234th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19−23, 2007.
  94. Seo, Y, Lee, W. H., and Bishop, P. L., Application of a permeable reactive biobarrier for surfactant enhanced soil bioremediation, Proceedings, the 234th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19−23, 2007.
  95. Lee, W. H., Seo, Y, and Bishop, P. L., Characterization and evaluation of the cobalt-based phosphate microelectrode for use in in-vivo environmental analysis, Proceedings, the 234th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19−23, 2007.

Regional/States Conference Proceedings and Presentations (†UCF students advised *corresponding author)

  1. Hughes, J.†, Stoll, S.†, and Lee, W.H.*, An antibody-embedded biosensor for early monitoring of MC-LR in HAB events, 2023 Student Scholar Symposium, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, March 24–28, 2023.
  2. Stoll, S.†, Zhang, W., Yang, Y., and Lee, W.H.*, Solar-driven photocatalytic degradation of MC-LR using a novel Au/Ni-MOF, 2023 Student Scholar Symposium, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, March 24–28, 2023.
  3. Hughes, J.†, Stoll, S.†, and Lee, W.H.*, An antibody-embedded biosensor for early monitoring of MC-LR in HAB events, UCF Summer Research Showcase, July 22, 2022.
  4. Pilevar, M.†, Hwang, J-H.†, Stanberry, J., Anagnostopoulos, V., Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., and Lee, W.H.*, Electrochemical Detection of Ni(II) and Co(II) in Water Samples using Bismuth-Chitosan nanocomposite sensors, 2022 Student Scholar Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 28 – April 1, 2022.
  5. Stoll, S., Hwang, J-H., Fox, D., Zhai, L., and Lee, W.H.*, Biosensor for detection of Microcystin-LR for early warning of harmful algal blooms, 2022 Student Scholar Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 28 – April 1, 2022.
  6. Lee, W.H.*, Tracking COVID-19 at the community level using wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), Florida Simulation Summit, Oct. 28, 2020
  7. Munshi, F.M.†, Hwang, J-H.†, Ricchino, A.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Impact of Reverse Salt Flux and Applied Electrical Field on Microalgae in a Forward Osmosis Harvesting System, 2019 Graduate Research Forum, University of Central Florida, April, 5, 2019.
  8. Rodriguez, K.L.† Hwang, J-H.†, and Lee, W.H.*, A carbon-based in situ electrochemical detection of copper in drinking water, 16th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 4, 2019.
  9. Hernan, S.†, Hwang, J-H.†, and Lee, W.H.*, A Novel Superhydrophobic MoS2 Sponge Oil-Water Separator (NMS-OWS), 16th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 4, 2019.
  10. Ma, X.† and Lee, W.H.*, Microelectrode-based Metal Surface Investigation for Galvanic Corrosion in Drinking Water, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2018 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2018.
  11. Hwang, J.H.†, Rodriguez, K.L.† and Lee, W.H.*, Renewable Electricity Generation from Oily Wastewater in Single Chamber Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2018 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2018.
  12. Munshi, F.M.†, Sadmani, A. and Lee, W.H.*, Fouling Control of Forward Osmosis (FO) Algae Dewatering System using Electric Field, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2018 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2018.
  13. Diaz, D.†, Church, J.†, Young, M., Santra, S., and Lee, W.H.*, Antimicrobial Nanocoated Fiberglass Mesh for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Control and Water Disinfection, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2018 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2018.
  14. Diaz, D.†, Young, M., Santra, S., and Lee, W.H.*, Silica-based quaternary ammonium nanocoated mesh for harmful algal bloom (HAB) control, NanoFlorida 2018, Melbourne, FL, Oct. 5–7, 2018.
  15. Diaz, D.†, Ezeodurukwe, I.†, Church, J.†, Young, M., Santra, S., and Lee, W.H.*, Harmful algal bloom (HAB) control and water disinfection using a novel fiberglass mesh coated with quaternary ammonium compounds, 2018 American Water Works Association–Florida Section Fall Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov. 25-29, 2018.
  16. Church, J.† and Lee, W.H.*, Development, characterization, and application of needle-type microsensors for in situ monitoring of ions citrus plants, 10thAnnual Graduate Research Colloquium, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, UCF, Aug. 15, 2018.
  17. Diaz, D.†, Ezeodurukwe, I.†, Church, J.†, Young, M., Santra, S., and Lee, W.H.*, Harmful algal bloom (HAB) control and water disinfection using a novel fiberglass mesh coated with quaternary ammonium compounds, 10thAnnual Graduate Research Colloquium, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, UCF, Aug. 15, 2018.
  18. Ezeodurukwe, I.†, Church, J.†, An, J.W., Young, M., Santra, S., Nam, B., and Lee, W.H.*, Recycled concrete aggregate for water disinfection and HABs mitigation, 2018 Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC), Daytona Beach, FL, April 15–18, 2018.
  19. Rodriguez, K.L.† Hwang, J-H.†, Cho, H.J., and Lee, W.H.*, A novel biopolymer-modified carbon sensor for simple and rapid detection of lead in tap water, 15th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 5, 2018.
  20. Church, J.† and Lee, W.H.*, Electrochemical Microsensors for In Situ Monitoring of Chemical Compounds in Engineered and Natural Aquatic Systems, 2018 Graduate Research Forum, University of Central Florida, April, 3, 2018.
  21. Curtis, D.†, Hwang, J-H.†, Jung, and Lee, W.H.*, A Novel 2D MoS2 Sponge Oil-Water Separator (MDSOS), 15th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 5, 2018.
  22. McLean, R.†, Munshi, F.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Nanoparticle-driven Forward Osmosis Modification for Mitigating Membrane Biofouling in Algae Separation, Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, Melbourne, FL, Feb. 23–24, 2018.
  23. Hwang, J.H.† and Lee, W.H.*, Electricity Generation from Bilgewater using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2017 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Nov. 6-7, 2017.
  24. Ma, X.†, Armas, S.M., Soliman, M., Lytle., Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., Tetard, L., and Lee, W.H.*, Microelectrode application in drinking water galvanic corrosion study, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2017 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Nov. 6-7, 2017.
  25. Church, J.†, Armas, S.M., Patel, P.K., Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., and Lee, W.H.*, Development, characterization, and application of needle-type ion-selective microelectrodes for in situ monitoring of ions in citrus plants, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2017 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Nov. 6-7, 2017. *The presentation was selected for 1st place in the student poster contest.
  26. Davies, T.†, Hwang, J-H.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Feasibility Test of Sustainable Energy Production from Oily Liquid Wastes, 14th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 6, 2017.
  27. Louis-Jean, D.†, Church, J.†, Ma, X.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Bacterial Enumeration and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing of Water Sterilization Systems for Military Use, 14th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 6, 2017.
  28. McLean, R.†, Munshi, F.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Nanoparticle-driven Forward Osmosis Modification for Mitigating Membrane Biofouling in Algae Separation, 14th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 6, 2017. *The presentation was selected for “Judges Pick” and Rebecca McLean has received a scholarship from UCF’s Office of Undergraduate Research.
  29. Munshi, F.†, Church, J.†, Sadmani, A., Lee, W.H.*, Algae Dewatering with Different Draw Solutions and Cross Flow Velocities using Forward Osmosis (FO) Flat Sheet Membrane, 2017 Graduate Research Forum, University of Central Florida, April 4, 2017.
  30. Munshi, F.†, Church, J.†, Lee, W.H.*, Sadmani, A., The Effect of Cross Flow and Draw Solutions on the Algae Dewatering using Forward Osmosis, 2016 American Water Works Association – Florida Section Fall Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov.28–Dec. 1, 2016.
  31. Church, J.†, Hulce, C., Chumbimuni-Torres, K.Y., Lee, W.H.*, Development, characterization, and application of ion-selective microelectrodes for in situ monitoring Zn2+ in planta, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2016 Inaugural Symposium, Orlando, FL, Oct. 3-4, 2016
  32. Hwang, J-H.† and Lee, W.H.*, Renewable Photobiological Hydrogen Production Using Green Algae, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2016 Inaugural Symposium, Orlando, FL, Oct. 3-4, 2016
  33. McLean, R.†, Church, J.†, Hwang, J-H.†, and Lee, W.H.*, “Sodium ion-effect” on Chlorella vulgaris as a Means of Increasing Lipid Production for Bioenergy, 13th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 7, 2016
  34. Harris, R.†, Hwang, J-H.†, and Lee, W.H.*, Photo-fermentation for Biological Hydrogen Production using Organic Wastes, 13th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 7, 2016
  35. McCormick, A.†, Dorris, R.†, Maier, N.†, and Lee, W.H.*, The Potential of Natural Algae for Biofuel Production, 7th Annual Symposium on Renewable & Sustainable Energy (sponsored by Duke Energy), University of Central Florida, April 24, 2015
  36. McLean, R.†, Lee, W.H.*, and Church, J.†, The effect of Nutrient Depletion on the Lipid Productivity of Chlorella vulgaris for Biofuel Feedstock Generation, 12th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 2, 2015
  37. McCormick, A.†, Dorris, R.†, Maier, N.†, and Lee, W.H.*, The Potential of Natural Algae for Biofuel Production, 12th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE), University of Central Florida, April 2, 2015
  38. Church, J.†, Lee, W.H.*, Randall, A.A., Amundsen, T.J., and Zastrow, D.J., Dishwashing Water Recycling System and Related Water Quality Standard for Military Use, 2014 American Water Works Association – Florida Section Fall Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov.30–Dec. 4, 2014.
  39. Ma, X.†, Wang, X., Lee, W. H.*, Cho, H. J., Cobalt Nanostructured MEMS Sensor for In Situ Phosphate Monitoring, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) FL Summer Conference, Weston, FL, July 27-29, 2014.
  40. Lee, W. H.*, In Situ Monitoring Environmental Microsensors for Biofilm and Corrosion Research, 2014 Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) Southeastern Regional Conference, Sonesta Gwinnett Place, Atlanta, GA, Mar 8th, 2014
  41. Pressman, J. G, Lee, W. H., and Wahman, D. G., Investigating the effects of disinfectants on nitrifying biofilm using chlorine and monochloramine sensitive microelectrodes: comparison of penetration, activity, and viability, Cincinnati Area Water Distribution System Networking Seminar, July 13, 2011.
  42. Wahman D. G, Lee, W. H., Bishop, P. L., and Pressman, J. G., Investigations into Drinking Water Distribution System Nitrification: EPA Microelectrode Research. Presented at Spring 2011 Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Seminar Series, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, May 16, 2011.
  43. Wahman, D. G, Lee, W. H., and Pressman, J. G., EPA Drinking Water Distribution System Nitrification Research, S. EPA 7th Annual Drinking Water Workshop: Small Drinking Water Systems – Compliance Strategies, Cincinnati, OH, August 10-12, 2010
  44. Lee, W. H., and Bishop, P. L., In Situ Microscale Analyses of Activated Sludge Flocs in Biological Phosphate Removal Process by In Situ Hybridization and the Use of Microelectrodes, Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, June 22−25, 2009.
  45. Lee, W. H., Lee, J-H, Bishop, P. L., and Papautsky, I., MEMS Microelectrode Sensor for Direct Determination of Phosphate and Its Biological Application for Environmental Analysis, Showcase 2008, University of Cincinnati, 2008.
  46. Lee, W. H., Lee, J-H, Bishop, P. L., and Papautsky, I., MEMS Microelectrode Sensor for In situ Monitoring of Phosphate in the Environmental Analysis, Graduate Poster Forum, University of Cincinnati, 2008.
  47. Lee, W. H., Seo, Y, and Bishop, P. L., Microscopic study on the enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) process using microelectrodes, Proceedings, 37th Mid-Atlantic Industrial & Hazardous Waste Conference, Cincinnati, USA, March, 2007.

Invited Presentations

  1. Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management for Smart Cities: Environmental Engineering and its Perspectives, Catholic Kwandong University (CKU) Miracle Global Leadership Program 2023*, UCF, Aug. 1, 2023 (*12 CKU students visited UCF)
  2. Detection and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Water: Environmental Electrochemistry and Nanotechnology, FY23 NSWC Carderock Summer Faculty Seminar Series, Naval Surface Warfare Center-Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD, July 25, 2023
  3. Detection and Degradation of Emerging Environmental Contaminants and Bioenergy Production from Wastes, UCF CECS Virtual Seminar Series, March 24, 2023 (Virtual)
  4. Electrochemical sensors for detecting environmental contaminants and their applications, Scientific Review Council (SRC) Meeting, Neogen Corporation, Feb. 22, 2023 (Virtual)  
  5. Ca2+ Ion Selective Sensor for Monitoring Hardness, Tech Challenge Semifinalist presentation, Water Council, Dec. 6, 2023 (Virtual)
  6. Bioelectrochemical Hydrogen Production Technology, 2022 Korea Technology Advisory Group (K-TAG) Seminar, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology, Nov. 11, 2022 (Virtual)
  7. Renewable Photo-Algal Hydrogen Production from Wastewater, UNISENSE, May 3, 2022 (Virtual)
  8. Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management for Smart Cities, EXCEL’s STEM Seminar, UCF, March 24, 2022
  9. Smart Water and Wastewater Monitoring and Treatment, University of Nevada, Reno, March 9, 2022 (Virtual)
  10. Smart Water Treatment and Management, COLLABORATE FloRDA: WATER, The Florida Research Development Alliance (FloRDA), Feb. 24, 2022 (Virtual)
  11. The Use of Electrochemistry for Smart Water Treatment and Management, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, Oct. 25, 2021 (Virtual)
  12. Smart Water & Wastewater Monitoring and Treatment, SionTech Corporation, Korea, Aug. 17, 2021 (Virtual)
  13. Smart Water and Wastewater Treatment and Management for Future City, UCF ISC 2055: STEM Seminar II, March 16, 2021 (Virtual)
  14. Smart Water and Wastewater Treatment and Management for Future City, UCF CECS Virtual Seminar Series, Jan. 15, 2021 (Virtual)
  15. Tracking COVID-19 at the community level using wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), Ewha Womans University, Korea, Oct. 6, 2020 (Virtual)
  16. Exploring the power of machine learning for tracking COVID-19 at the community level using wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), Aug. 28, 2020 (Virtual)
  17. Smart Environmental Water Treatment, Sensor, and Bioenergy Production, US-Korean Technical Advisory Group (K-TAG) Online Pitching Day, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), Aug. 10, 2020 (Virtual)
  18. Smart Water & Wastewater Monitoring and Treatment, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, Dec. 18, 2019.
  19. Smart Water & Wastewater Monitoring and Treatment, 2019 Global Technology Cooperation Forum, COEX, Korea, Dec. 12, 2019.
  20. Electrochemical Microsensors for Environmental Monitoring and Microscopic Study, Korea National Open University, Korea, Oct. 23, 2019.
  21. Electrochemical Microsensors for Environmental Monitoring and Microscopic Study, Seoul National University, Korea, Oct. 22, 2019.
  22. Smart Water and Wastewater Systems, UCF Smart City Workshop, Bhopal, India, March 12–14, 2019.
  23. Surface Investigation of Silicate Corrosion Control Mechanisms and Impact on Lead Corrosion using Microelectrodes, PQ Corporation/National Silicates Technical Meeting, Toronto, Canada, Nov. 14, 2019.
  24. Smart Water and Wastewater Management: FUTURe CITy, 2018 ONR Summer Faculty Seminar, Naval Surface Warfare Center-Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD, July 19, 2018
  25. Rajasekaran, P., Campos, M.N., Prajapati, R.K., Das, S., Huwang, Z., Smith, S., Soliman, M., Church, J., Armas, S.M., Chumbimuni-Torres, K., Lee, W.H., Petridis, L., Tetard, L., Santra, S., Multifunctional surface/sub-surface/systemic therapeutic technology (MS3T), NIFA CDS meeting, Fort Pierce, 2018.
  26. Development, characterization, and application of needle-type ion-selective microsensors for in situ monitoring of Zn2+ in citrus plants, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2017 Symposium, Orlando, FL, Nov. 7, 2017.
  27. Microelectrode sensing for detecting biochemical compounds for environmental and biomedical application, UCF-Mayo Clinic Mini-Symposium, University of Central Florida, April 6, 2017.
  28. Microelectrodes for detecting chemical species with high spatial resolution in aquatic systems, UCF (CECS-NSTC-CREOL)-BRIDG Workshop on Sensor Devices and Applications, University of Central Florida, April 26, 2017.
  29. Current Practice of Algae Management in US and Potential Algae-driven Bioenergy Production, K-water, Korea, Feb. 21, 2017
  30. Electrochemical Microsensors for Environmental Research and Algal Bioenergy Production, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Korea, Feb. 20, 2017.
  31. Electrochemical Microsensors for Environmental Research and Algal Bioenergy Production, Korea University, Korea, Feb. 20, 2017.
  32. Electrochemical Microsensors for Environmental Research and Algal Bioenergy Production, Chonnam National University, Korea, Feb. 17, 2017.
  33. Development of Needle-type Electrochemical Microsensors for Biological Applications, Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) 2016 Inaugural Symposium, Orlando, FL, Oct. 4, 2016
  34. From Waste to Energy: A New Paradigm for Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), May 31, 2016
  35. From Waste to Energy: A New Paradigm for Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), May 30, 2016
  36. Algae Control and Management: Current Practice in US and A New Paradigm for Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment, K-water, May 26, 2016
  37. Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Hach Company, Dec. 8, 2015 (Online Web Conference)
  38. Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Dongguk University, Korea, Nov. 6, 2015
  39. Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Chonnam National University, Korea, Nov. 4, 2015
  40. Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, Nov. 4, 2015
  41. Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Hanbat National University, Korea, Nov. 3, 2015
  42. Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Chungbuk National University, Korea, Nov. 3, 2015
  43. Korea Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Korea, Nov. 2, 2015
  44. Environmental Microsensors Developments and Applications to Water Research, Kongju National University, Korea, Nov. 2, 2015
  45. In Situ Spatiotemporal Chemical Reactions at Water-Solid Interfacial Processes using Microelectrode Techniques: from Biofilm to Metal Corrosion, 2015 ONR Summer Faculty Seminar, Naval Surface Warfare Center – Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD, July 6, 2015
  46. In Situ Electrochemical Microsensor for Better Understanding of Liquid-Solid and Liquid-Liquid Interfacial Processes, 2014 ONR Summer Faculty Seminar, Naval Surface Warfare Center – Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD, June 26, 2014
  47. Drinking Water Disinfectants Penetration and Nitrifying Biofilm Activity and Viability, UNISENSE Workshop, UNISENSE A/S, Aarhus, Denmark, Jan. 24, 2014.
  48. In Situ Monitoring Needle-type Environmental Microsensors for Biofilm Study in Aqueous Systems, Environmental Research Interdisciplinary Colloquium (ERIC) seminar, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Nov. 6, 2013.
  49. Disinfectant Biofilm Penetration and the Effect on Biofilm Activity, Viability, and Recovery using Microelectrodes and Live/Dead BacLight, CECS-COM joint conference, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, Oct. 18, 2013.
  50. In Situ Monitoring Microsensors for Biofilm and Corrosion Research, Water Supply and Water Resources Division (WSWRD) Brach Chiefs meeting, S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH, May 16, 2013.
  51. Drinking Water Disinfectants Penetration and Nitrifying Biofilm Activity and Viability, Seminar in the Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, March 28, 2013.
  52. Free Chlorine and Monochloramine Penetration and Associated Nitrifying Biofilm Activity and Viability: Periodic Chlorine Switch Implications, Seminar in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, February 6, 2013.
  53. Environmental Microsensors for In Situ Chemical/Biological Compound Monitoring and Their Applications for Biofilm Research, Graduate Seminar in the School of Energy, Environmental, Biological, and Medical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, January 11, 2013.
  54. Environmental Microsensors for In Situ Water Quality Monitoring and Their Applications for Biofilm Research, Seminar in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, June 8, 2012.
  55. Microsensors for Biofilm Research with Application for Protection of Human Health and the Environment, Seminar in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering, California State University, Long Beach, CA, April 25, 2012.
  56. Microsensors for Biofilm Research with Application for Protection of Human Health and the Environment, Seminar in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, April 16, 2012.
  57. Microsensors for Biofilm Research with Application for Protection of Human Health and the Environment, Seminar in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, West Virginia University(WVU), Morgantown, WV, March 13, 2012.
  58. Needle-type Electrochemical Microsensors for In Situ Monitoring of Biological and Chemical Compounds and Applications for Biofilm Research, Seminar in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, February 6, 2012.
  59. Development and Use of Microelectrodes to Evaluate Nitrification within Chloraminated Drinking Water System Biofilms, Seminar in the Department of Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, April 25, 2011.
  60. Development and Use of Microelectrodes to Evaluate Nitrification within Chloraminated Drinking Water System Biofilms, and the Effects of Phosphate on Nitrifying Biofilm, Seminar in the Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, March 4, 2011.
  61. Development and Use of Microelectrodes to Evaluate Nitrification within Chloraminated Drinking Water System Biofilms, Seminar in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, February 22, 2011.
  62. Needle-type Microsensors for In Situ Monitoring of Nutrients and Biological Compounds, Joint Seminar in the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, November 29, 2010.
  63. Disinfection Penetration and Effect on Nitrifying Biofilm: Monochloramine vs. Free Chlorine, 2010 EPA-China Workshop for Drinking Water Distribution Systems, S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH, February 23, 2010.
  64. Disinfection Penetration and Effect on Nitrifying Biofilm: Monochloramine vs. Free Chlorine, Treatment Technology Evaluation Branch meeting, S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH, January 14, 2010.

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  2. Grants Awarded to Student Teams in Florida for Innovative Technology Projects, SoutheastAGNET, December 16, 2020.
  3. Oil Spills? Sustainable High-Tech Sponge Could Be The Answer, The University Network, by Jackson Schroeder, May 14, 2018
  4. UCF STEM Students Granted a Full-Ride to Science and Engineering Festival for Invention, Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine, by Shannon Hampton, April 27, 2018.
  5. UCF research team wins EPA award for oil spill cleanup technology, Knightly News, UCF, by Christina Diaz, Apr. 18, 2018
  6. UCF Students work to develop sponge to clean oil spills, Spectrum News Channel 13, by Matt Fernandez, Apr. 12, 2018
  7. UCF students create sponge to absorb oil in the ocean, WFTV Channel 9, Apr. 5, 2018
  8. UCF Students to Exhibit Oil-Cleanup Invention at D.C. Expo, UCF Today, by Zenaida Kotala, Apr. 5, 2018
  9. EPA Awards Grant to the University of Central Florida for Innovative Technology Projects, U.S.EPA, Mar. 22, 2018.
  10. UCF Stepping up to Be Farming’s Knight in Shining Armor, Growing Produce, March 16, 2017
  11. Many Uses of Microsensors: Monitoring chemical & biological compounds with electrochemical microsensors, Industrial Water & Wastes Digest (iWWD), p16-20, Mar/Apr 2017
  12. EPA Awards P3 Grant to UCF Student Team, Florida Climate Institute, March 2016
  13. UCF among student teams to receive EPA funding for innovative sustainable projects, Lake County Wateratlas, Feb., 16, 2016.
  14. UCF monthly Faculty Spotlight under UCF Sustainability Initiatives, by Hannah Hollinger, Sustainability Initiatives, Feb. 2, 2016.
  15. $1.9 Million Federal Grant Recognizes UCF as ‘Center of Excellence’, by Mark Schlueb, UCF Today, Jan. 26, 2016.
  16. UCF Students Make School History — Win EPA Grant for Sustainability Project, by Aileen Perilla, UCF Today, Dec. 23, 2015
  17. “Microsensor Development and Application for Water Quality”, College of Engineering Magazine, Vol. 24, 110-113, Chonnam National University, Korea, 2015.
  18. Jacek Debowski, Frost & Sullivan, Sensor Technology Alert, 2011 issue, “Needle-Type Electrode for Enhanced Biological Sensors.”
  19. Research Findings from University of Cincinnati Update Understanding of Analytical Science, Published in Science Letter (Publisher: Susan Hasty), April 19th, 2011.