<i> <scp>AWWA</scp> Water Science </i> Author Spotlight

Having recently published an article in AWWA Water Science, Levi Haupert answered questions from the publication's editor-in-chief, Kenneth L. Mercer, about research. Avoiding Pitfalls When Modeling Removal of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances by Anion Exchange M. Haupert, Jonathan G. Pressman, Thomas F. Speth, David Wahman his younger son prepare to go climbing at Cincinnati Zoo. wife attend a friend's wedding New Orleans. The traits I value most myself as researcher are my imagination resilience. Imagination is important because it allows researchers construct compare alternative theories explanations for available data experimental results. Without this trait, easy miss new information or get hung up on dead-end ideas. Resilience also essential trait scientific research exploration unknown, be able respond gracefully unexpected outcomes, whether they setbacks opportunities. On vacation Florida, family swam with dolphin that used movie star. state science understanding adsorption PFAS ion exchange resins less developed overall than granular activated carbon. Accordingly, literature time we wrote discussed performance terms generic concepts using theory Our goal was assemble collection existing use lay groundwork building more detailed specific models treatment exchange. hope development these will allow useful extracted laboratory field experiments, both which very costly. conduct work service EPA's mission protect human health environment, cause am personally invested in. Specifically, several close friends members live areas where contamination drinking water serious concern. This personal connection driving force behind One shadow looming horizon need effectively manage large waste streams water. These include spent carbon, exhausted resins, reject membrane systems. Effective methods storing destroying wastes few, increased volume coming years almost certainly strain capabilities. If suggestions modeling methodology made featured widely adopted, believe possible develop deeper mechanisms underpinning onto resins. improved turn lead effective efficient removing water, have public benefits. goes fishing older son. prefer quiet, peaceful activities when recharge stressful day. enjoy hiking, fossil hunting, bird watching. weather unfavorable, like spend painting watercolors practicing broad-pen calligraphy. playing cards board games family. To learn Levi's research, visit article, online https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1222.