Banu Örmeci

Professor in Environmental Engineering, Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Global Health, and Canada Research Professor in Wastewater and Public Health Engineering

• B.S. (Dokuz Eyül University, Turkey), M.S., Ph.D. (Duke University, USA)
• 3438 Mackenzie, Carleton University
• 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
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Prof. Örmeci’s mailbox is located in room 3432 C.J. Mackenzie Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada

Research Interests

• Water and wastewater treatment (physical, chemical, biological and advanced treatment)
• Biosolids treatment and management
• Microplastics, PFAS, nanoparticles, and trace organic contaminants
• Environmental (water, wastewater, air, and soil) surveillance of pathogens and viruses (i.e., SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV, monkeypox)
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Disinfection
• Real-time monitoring technologies
• Treatment process optimization

Previous Teaching Assignments

• ENVE 4005/5008 Wastewater Treatment Principles and Design
• ENVE 5205 Sludge Treatment and Disposal (also taught as ENVE 5701)