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

  • [RESEARCH]  Jan 2026. We’re thrilled to share that our research on the fundamental physical-chemical behavior of PFAS has been featured in U of A news!
  • [TEAM]  Jan 2026. Huge congrats to Anne Lobitz on passing her PhD candidacy proposal! A big milestone—well done and onward to great science!
  • [PRESENTATION]  Dec 2025. Lei is excited to share our group’s recent progress on PFAS at the symposium Deciphering the Impact of PFAS on Environment and Health at Pacifichem 2025!
  • [PRESENTATION]  Dec 2025. Lei is thrilled to attend and speak at TEXPEC 2025! What a blast learning about the incredible research on porous materials!
  • [TEAM]  Dec 2025. Shout out to Annie and Minshu for successfully passing their candidacy exams—welcome to PhD candidacy!!!
  • Check out more group news here.