People
Principal Investigator
Kofi Christie, Assistant Professor
Environmental Engineering Program
Google Scholar | Curriculum Vitae
Email: [email protected]
Postdoc, Andlinger Institute for Energy and the Environment, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
B.S., Physics, Morehouse College
Dr. Kofi Christie is an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University. Dr. Christie obtained his B.S. in the Department of Physics at Morehouse College. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. at Vanderbilt University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. His doctoral research focused on advanced process optimization for wastewater treatment. Prior to starting at LSU, Dr. Christie worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University, where he was supported by the Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship. Outside of the office, Dr. Christie enjoys inline skating and playing the bass guitar.
Environmental Engineering Program
Google Scholar | Curriculum Vitae
Email: [email protected]
Postdoc, Andlinger Institute for Energy and the Environment, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
B.S., Physics, Morehouse College
Dr. Kofi Christie is an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University. Dr. Christie obtained his B.S. in the Department of Physics at Morehouse College. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. at Vanderbilt University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. His doctoral research focused on advanced process optimization for wastewater treatment. Prior to starting at LSU, Dr. Christie worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University, where he was supported by the Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship. Outside of the office, Dr. Christie enjoys inline skating and playing the bass guitar.
Graduate Students
Azmain Akib Akash
Ph.D. Student, Civil Engineering
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Azmain Akib Akash has been a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at Louisiana State University since Spring 2023, working with Prof. Christie on crystallization mechanisms for advanced water treatment applications. He received a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, then worked in the petrochemical industry as a process engineer for 1.5 years, where he optimized the feasibility of sulfolane-based extraction methods for hexane production. In addition to his academic pursuits, he has a keen interest in exploring new places, playing soccer, and building connections with people in his field.
Ph.D. Student, Civil Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Azmain Akib Akash has been a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at Louisiana State University since Spring 2023, working with Prof. Christie on crystallization mechanisms for advanced water treatment applications. He received a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, then worked in the petrochemical industry as a process engineer for 1.5 years, where he optimized the feasibility of sulfolane-based extraction methods for hexane production. In addition to his academic pursuits, he has a keen interest in exploring new places, playing soccer, and building connections with people in his field.
Gbenga Daniels
Ph.D. Student, Civil Engineering
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Gbenga Daniels will join the Christie Research Group as a Ph.D. student in Fall 2023. He received his BSc. degree (Honors) in Civil Engineering from the University of Lagos. Professionally, he has worked in the civil engineering industry for 1.5 years. Gbenga has also worked with USAID and the Lagos State Ministry of Health, where he conducted research in environmental and public health during this period. His research interests include Desalination technologies, public health engineering, and water reuse technologies. He is particularly interested in exploring the applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in this field. Outside of work, he enjoys swimming, playing soccer, chess, and playing the lead guitar.
Ph.D. Student, Civil Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Gbenga Daniels will join the Christie Research Group as a Ph.D. student in Fall 2023. He received his BSc. degree (Honors) in Civil Engineering from the University of Lagos. Professionally, he has worked in the civil engineering industry for 1.5 years. Gbenga has also worked with USAID and the Lagos State Ministry of Health, where he conducted research in environmental and public health during this period. His research interests include Desalination technologies, public health engineering, and water reuse technologies. He is particularly interested in exploring the applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in this field. Outside of work, he enjoys swimming, playing soccer, chess, and playing the lead guitar.
Undergraduate Students
Moises Osorio
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
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Moises Osorio is a third-year Environmental Engineering student at Louisiana State University. He is currently working on heat transfer analysis in membrane distillation. Moises loves swimming during the weekend and play soccer with some friends on his free time.
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Moises Osorio is a third-year Environmental Engineering student at Louisiana State University. He is currently working on heat transfer analysis in membrane distillation. Moises loves swimming during the weekend and play soccer with some friends on his free time.
Past Group Members
Aidan O'Neal
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
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Aidan O'Neal is a second-year undergraduate honors student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. He is currently investigating the effects of feed solution flowrate on mineral scaling in membrane distillation. Outside of the lab, he enjoys volleyball, music, and cooking.
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Aidan O'Neal is a second-year undergraduate honors student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. He is currently investigating the effects of feed solution flowrate on mineral scaling in membrane distillation. Outside of the lab, he enjoys volleyball, music, and cooking.
Gavin Lanka
Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
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Gavin Lanka is a second year undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology, where he is on the swim team and enjoys surfing regularly. He enjoys the outdoors, water sports, travel, and music. His goal is to combine his engineering skills with his passion for sustainability to make a positive impact on the environment.
Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Gavin Lanka is a second year undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology, where he is on the swim team and enjoys surfing regularly. He enjoys the outdoors, water sports, travel, and music. His goal is to combine his engineering skills with his passion for sustainability to make a positive impact on the environment.
Gregory Bonvillian
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
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Gregory Bonvillian is a junior undergraduate student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. He is currently investigating the effects of pore-forming additives on the structure-performance relationships of polymeric membranes fabricated via phase separation. Outside of the lab, he enjoys all kinds of music, hiking, games, and reading.
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Gregory Bonvillian is a junior undergraduate student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. He is currently investigating the effects of pore-forming additives on the structure-performance relationships of polymeric membranes fabricated via phase separation. Outside of the lab, he enjoys all kinds of music, hiking, games, and reading.
Darby Frickey
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
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Darby Frickey is a second-year undergraduate student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. His academic interests include water treatment, hydrology, and sustainability. Outside of school, he enjoys running, nature, and live music.
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Darby Frickey is a second-year undergraduate student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. His academic interests include water treatment, hydrology, and sustainability. Outside of school, he enjoys running, nature, and live music.
Josie Walters
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Subsequent Position: Civil Engineer, Quiddity Engineering
Josie Walters is a graduating senior in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. She is currently working on evaluating the interdependence of shear forces and saturation state on mineral scaling. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices, and spending time with her family and friends.
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Subsequent Position: Civil Engineer, Quiddity Engineering
Josie Walters is a graduating senior in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University. She is currently working on evaluating the interdependence of shear forces and saturation state on mineral scaling. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices, and spending time with her family and friends.
Madison Ford
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Madison Ford is a third year undergraduate student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University, her primary interests being climate change and water purification. Currently, she is investigating the effects of shear forces on crystal nucleation. Outside of research, she enjoys film, acting, choir, and other volunteer work for nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity.
Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Madison Ford is a third year undergraduate student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University, her primary interests being climate change and water purification. Currently, she is investigating the effects of shear forces on crystal nucleation. Outside of research, she enjoys film, acting, choir, and other volunteer work for nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity.