John D. Fortner
John D. Fortner
Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science
Elected to the Academy in 2024

Education

Texas A&M University, 2000, BS, Bioenvironmental Science; Rice University, 2007, PhD, Environmental Engineering

Professional Area(s)

Widely recognized for developing novel water treatment and sensing technologies along with fundamentally describing aqueous-based interfacial chemistries/processes; well known for work on nano-scale materials, which can be tuned/optimized for aqueous-based applications, including advanced sensing, separations, and pollutant destruction

Citation

Recognized as an international expert and pioneer within the ‘Environmental Nanotechnology’ field, with research focused on interfacial processes and advanced materials relating to environmental-based health, security, and energy challenges. He has published >100 papers and received numerous research and teaching awards at the highest levels.