Heather Shipley, Ph.D.

Dr. Shipley

Assistant Professor

Member of UTSA's Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Educational Background:

Ph.D., Rice University, 2007

Areas of Research Interest:

My research interests and expertise are in water quality monitoring; fate and transport of pollutants; water conservation, recycling and sustainability such as rain water harvesting; water purification including the use of novel technologies such as nanomaterials; technology comparisons and improvements for water and wastewater treatment; and remediation. In particular my work has focused on the application of nanomaterials for environmental clean-up and the implications of nanomaterials on the environment. More specifically, my research has been on contaminant adsorption/desorption with nanoparticles and nanoparticle transport including modeling.

UTSA Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development–for Texas, the nation and the world.