Materials chemistry for environmental engineering

Research in the Guo Lab centers at the interface of environmental engineering, chemistry, and materials science. We aim to tackle global grand environmental challenges by employing chemistry to help us understand the scientific fundamental basis and designing innovative materials and devices as powerful toolboxes. Current research interests include but not limited to treatment of emerging micropollutants (e.g., PFAS), recovery of resources from wastewater, and development of on-site water and wastewater treatment devices.

Group news

  • [SERVICE] Jun 2026. The Guo Lab is hosting the a workshop on water treatment at the Engineering Summer Academy!
  • [PUBLICATION]  Jun 2026. Congratulations—our collaborative review is now online! Excited to further expand our group’s expertise to biomedical applications!
  • [TEAM]  May 2026. Welcome Lorsen joining the group!
  • [GRANT]  May 2026. Congratulations to Lei being selected to the inaugural cohort of the Emerging Research Leaders Program, supported by AR-NETWORK and the Arkansas Research Alliance.
  • [SERVICE]  Apr 2026. Congratulations to Lei being promoted to the role of Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Water Process Engineering!
  • [TEAM]  Apr 2026. Congratulations to Madeline on passing her Honors Thesis Defense!!! Great work! And all the best wishes for your next endeavor, UAMS Little Rock!!
  • Check out more group news here.

Funding Agencies

We are greatly thankful to the support from the following agencies!