Ye Environmental Laboratory
Principal Investigator
Yuemei Ye Assistant Professor, Lehman College, CUNY
Education
Ph.D., Tongji University, Chemistry, 2017
BS, Wenzhou University, Material Science & Engineering, 2011
Previous Appointments
2022-2023: Research Scholar, Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering Department, North Carolina State University
2021-2022: Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering Department, North Carolina State University
2019-2021: Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil & Environmental Department, University of Washington
2018-2019: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science & Engineering Department and School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ye Environmental Laboratory (YeEvnLab) is in the Chemistry Department at Lehman College, the City University of New York.
I am interested in the research about
(1) synthesizing environmentally responsive molecularly imprinted hydrogel (MIH) composites for enhanced selective removal of PFAS in water;
(2) nanozyme approaches development for PFAS and other POPs degradation;
(3) 3D printed filtering membrane with enhanced anti-biofuel for drinking water treatment.
I have strong education and research experiences in functional nanocomposite material designing and enriched environmental application project experiences through my Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies. I am passionate about innovating green materials and advanced nanotechnologies to address emerging environmental concerns, like lowering water treatment costs and improving operation practicality. I am also committed to being an effective mentor and cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team for my laboratory.
We are hiring!
I am looking for undergraduate students & graduate students to join my group working on PFAS characterization, persistent organic pollutant remediation from water, as well as studying the sources of volatile PFAS in air contamination.
If you are strongly interested in these topics, please contact me through email: yuemei.ye@lehman.cuny.edu
I also warmly welcome and support international visiting scholars seeking teaching and research opportunities in Environmental Chemistry to work in my lab. Feel free to reach out via email to explore potential engagements.