Presentations

1. Piovesan, M, Zhang, C (2008), Sorption of endocrine disrupting compounds and the environmental significance, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry South Central Regional Chapter Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, May 15-16, 2008. (Platform)
2. Adam, N, Gandhi, J, Zhang, C. (2007), Determination of Bromide and Bromate in Drinking Water and Surface Water Using LC/MS and IC/MS, SETAC North America 28th Annual Meeting, November 11-15, 2007, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Platform).
3. Russek, A. J, Zhang, C (2007), Remediation of Hexavalent Chromium via Zero Valent Iron: Batch Study Using Aged Iron, The Third International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, American Academy of Sciences, August 6-9, 2007, Houston, Texas (Platform).
4. Russek, A. J, Zhang C (2007), Remediation of Hexavalent Chromium via Zero Valent Iron: A Batch Study Using Aged Iron, The American Association for the Advancement of Science Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division (AAAS-SWARM), April 18-21, 2007 Houston, Texas. (Platform).
5. Grenoble Z, Zhang C (2006), Sorption and Biodegradation of Two Natural Endocrine Disrupters in a Simulated Activated Sludge Process, 27th Society of Environmental Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry (SETAC), Montreal, Canada, Nov 5-10, 2006.
6. Grenoble Z, Zhang C (2006) Sorption Effects on Biodegradation of EDCs in Batch Reactors Simulating Wastewater Treatment Plants, South Central Regional SETAC Chapter Meeting, Denton, TX, May 18-20, 2006 (Platform)
7. Grenoble Z, Zhang C (2006), Respirometer Study and Simulation of the Biodegradation Process of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Environmental Institute of Houston (Platform)
8. Grenoble Z, Zhang C, Hedrick J (2006), Analysis of Natural and Synthetic Steroids by LC/MS in ESI-negative and ESI-positive Mode, 102nd Gulf Coast Conference, October 17-19, Galveston Island, Texas (Platform)
9. Grenoble Z, Zhang C (2006), Respirometer Study and Simulation of the Biodegradation Process of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Wastewater Treatment Plants, 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology 2006, American Academy of Sciences, August 19-22, 2006, Houston (Platform)
10. Adam, N, Zhang C, Gandhi J (2006), Trace Level Determination of Bromate and Bromide in Purified Seawater by High Efficiency Ion-Exchange Liquid Chromatography and Electro-spray Mass Spectrometry, 19th Annual International Ion Chromatography Symposium, Pittsburg, PA, September 24-27 (Platform)
11. Kaulen, MA, Zhang, C (2005), A Chemodynamic Sediment Flux Model in TMDLs Determination of PAHs in Patrick Bayou, Texas, 26th Annul SETAC Meeting in North America, Baltimore, Maryland (Platform)
12. Grenoble Z, Zhang, C (2005), Use of Respirometer and LC/MS to Study the Sorption and Biodegradation of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds, 26th Annul SETAC Meeting in North America, Baltimore, Maryland, November 13-17, 2005.
13. Zhang, C (2005), Surfactants in Aquifer Remediation: Research Promise and Challenge, Zhejiang University, August 2005 (Invited)
14. Zhang, C (2005), Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in the Environment, Environmental Institute of Houston Lecture Series, February 23, 2005
15. Zhang C, Aman MB, Hughes JB (2004), Reduction of Cr(VI) by Elemental Iron: Batch Study and Implications to Groundwater and Sediment Remediation, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 25thAnnual Meeting in North America, Portland, Oregon, November 14-19, 2004.
16. Zhang C, Law MD, Deeb R, Hughes JB (2004), Nitroaromatic Pollutant Migration at VAAP Site: Bench-Scale Sorption and Leachability Studies, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 25thAnnual Meeting in North America, Portland, Oregon, November 14-19, 2004 (Platform).
17. Zhang C, Zheng G, Nichols CM (2004), Micellar Partitioning of Chlorinated Solvents in Anionic and Nonionic Surfactant Solutions, 78th American Chemical Society (ACS) Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, Yale University, New Haven, CT, June 20-23, 2004. (Platform)
18. Aman MB, Hughes JB, Zhang C (2004), The Reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) by Elemental Iron: Batch Remediation Feasibility Study with and without Sediment, 10th Annual Student Conference for Research & Creative Arts, Houston, Texas, April 21-22, 2004.
19. Zhang C (2004) Anaerobic Bacteria in Bioremediation and Biotechnological Applications. University of Houston-Clear Lake (BIO Seminar), November 8, 2004.
20. Zhang C (2003), Compounds of Emerging Environmental Concerns: Challenges and Opportunities in Chemodynamics and Remediation, Zhejiang University, December 18, 2003. (Invited)
21. Law MD, Zheng G, Zhang C (2003), Sorption and Biodegradation of Sorbed Dinitrotoluene in Model Soil Systems: Implications to Remediation, 24th SETAC Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, November 9-13, 2003. (Platform)
22. Vega L, Zhang C, Hedrick, J (2003). Determination of Estrogenic Levels in a Simulated Spacecraft Wastewater Solution Using LC/MS, Gulf Coast Conference, Galveston, TX, Oct. 21-23, 2003. (Platform)
23. Zhang C, Fortner JD, Hughes JB (2003), Kinetics and Stoichiometry of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Mineralization To Support In-Situ Vadose Zone Bioremediation, 7th International Symposium on In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation, Orlando, Florida, June 4-7, 2003.
24. Law MD, Zheng G, Zhang C (2003), Sorption Behavior and Its Effect on the Biodegradation of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, SETAC South Central Regional Chapter Meeting, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Houston, TX, April 24-26, 2003 (Platform)
25. Law MD, Zheng G, Zhang C (2003), Sorption Behavior of Dinitrotoluenes in Various Soils and Sorbents, 9th Annual Student Conference for Research & Creative Arts, Houston, Texas, April 22-23, 2003.
26. Zhang C, Zheng, G, Holston G, Lambert, G (2003), Potential Release of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from Contaminated Sediment in Galveston Bay-Houston Ship Channel, SETAC South Central Regional Chapter Meeting, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Houston, TX, April 24-26, 2003 (Platform)
27. Zhang C, Zheng, G, Holston G, Lambert G (2003), Potential PAH Release from Contaminated Sediment in Galveston Bay-Houston Ship Channel, Environmental Institute of Houston, April 8, 2003. (Invited)
28. Zhang C, Zheng, G, Holston, G, Lambert G (2003), Potential PAH Release from Contaminated Sediment in Galveston Bay-Houston Ship Channel, Sixth Biennial State of the Bay Symposium, League City, Texas, January 14-16, 2003 (Platform)
29. Zhang C, Fortner JD, Hughes JB (2002), Respirometer Studies on 2,4-Dinitrotoluene and Implications to In-Situ Vadose Zone Bioremediation, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 23nd Annual Meeting in North America, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 11-15, 2002. (Platform)
30. Zhang C, Zheng G, Nichols NM (2002), Effect of Surfactants on the Vapor-Water Partitioning of Chlorinated Solvents, 224th ACS National Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, August 18-22, 2002.
31. Fortner JD, Zhang C, Finnessy KE, Hughes JB (2002), In Situ Biostimulation of Dinitrotoluene Mineralization in Vadose Zone Soils: Bench-Scale Analysis, Innovative Approaches to the in-situ Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Sites, NSF-Pan-American Advanced Study Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 22-Aug 2, 2002.
32. Zhang C, Fortner JD, Hughes JB (2002), Respirometer Study to Optimize 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Mineralization in Vadose Zone, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2002 South Central Regional Meeting, June 6-8, 2002, Lubbock, Texas (Platform)
33. Zhang C (2002), Bioremediation of Explosives Contaminated Soils: Strategies for In Situ Vadose Zone Remediation and Ex Situ Bioslurry Reactors, Department of Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, June 7, 2002 (Invited)
34. Zhang C, Fortner JD (2002), Finnessy, K.E., Hughes, J.B. Bench-scale analysis of in-situ dinitrotoluene bioremediation for vadose zone soils, The Third International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, California, May 20-23, 2002.
35. Zheng G, Nichol NM, Zhang C (2002), Effect of Surfactants on the Henry's Law Constant of Chlorinated Solvents, 8th Annual Student Conference for Research & Creative Arts, Houston, Texas, April 17-18, 2002.
36. Zhang C (2001), Bioremediation for a Cleaner Environment: A Case Study on the Strategies Using Slurry-Phase Bioreactor, BIO 6838 Research Project and Seminar, UHCL, November 2001. (Invited Lecture)
37. Zhang C, Hughes JB (2001), Kinetics and Pathways of Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazine (RDX) by Clostridium acetobutylicum, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 22nd Annual Meeting in North America, Baltimore, Maryland, November 11-15, 2001.
38. Zhang C (2001), Bioremediation of Dinitrotoluenes in Soils: Identification of Limiting Factors, Environmental Institute of Houston, November 8, 2001.
39. Zhang C (2001), Highly Toxic Chemicals in Houston Ship Channel, Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) 2001 Training Symposium, Pasadena, Texas, October 24-25, 2001. (Invited)
40. Zhang C, Hughes JB, Daprato RC, Nishino SF, Spain JC (2001), Bioslurry Treatment of Dinitrotoluene Contaminated Soils: Process Feasibility and Strategies for Low-cost Monitoring, International Conference on Environmental Concerns and Emerging Abatement Technologies, Beijing, China, October 9-12, 2001. (Invited)
41. Zhang C, Hughes JB, Daprato RC, Nishino SF, Spain JC (2001), Stoichiometry of Dinitrotoluene Mineralization in a Pilot-Scale Slurry-Phase Bioreactor System, 6th International Symposium on In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation, San Diego, California, June 4-7, 2001.
42. Daprato RC, Zhang C, Hughes JB (2001), Interpretation and Modeling Reactor Performance for the Aerobic Bioremediation of Dinitrotoluene Contaminated Soils, Innovative Approaches to the On-Site Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Sites, NATO Advanced Study Institute, Prague, Czech Republic, May, 2001.
43. Sui X, Muirhead DL, Jackson WA, Zhang C (2001), The Color of Total Suspended Solids: A New Tool for Remote Sensing and Environmental Monitoring of Surface Water Quality, 7th Annual Student Conference for Research & Creative Arts, Houston, Texas, April 18-19, 2001.
44. Spain J, Nishino SF, Zhang C, Hughes JB (1999), DNT Degradation in Soil from Badger Army Ammunition Plant, the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Symposium, November 30 ? December 2, 1999, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
45. Zhang C, Shirley SF, Hughes JB, Spain J (1999), Aerobic Biodegradation of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene and 2,6-Dinitrotoluene in a Pilot-Scale Sequential Slurry Reactor System, Second International Symposium on Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives, Leesburg, VA, September 8-9, 1999.
46. Tadros MG, Crawford A, Mateo-Sullivan A, Zhang C, Hughes J (1999), Toxic Effects of Hydroxylamino Intermediates from Microbial Transformation of Trinitrotoluene and Dinitrotoluenes on Algae Selenastrum capricornatum, Second International Symposium on Biodegradation of Nitroaromatic Compounds and Explosives, Leesburg, VA, September 8-9, 1999.
47. Hughes JB, Wang C, Zhang C, Padda RS, Clark S, Bennett G (1999), Reduction of Nitroaromatic Explosives by Clostridium acetobutylicum, In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation, The Fifth International Symposium, San Diego, CA, April 19-22, 1999.
48. Zhang C, Constant WD, Valsaraj KT, Roy D (1997), Nutrient and Surfactant Augmentation for the Biodegradation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in the Wastewater from a Louisiana Superfund Site, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (IE&C) Special Symposium on Emerging Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management, IX, American Chemical Society, Pittsburgh, PA, September 15-17, 1997. (Platform)
49. Zhang C, Valsaraj KT, Constant WD, Roy D (1997), Aerobic Biodegradation of Surfactants Applied in Soil Washing for the Clean-up of a Louisiana Superfund Site, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (IE&C) Special Symposium on Emerging Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management, IX, American Chemical Society, Pittsburgh, PA, September 15-17, 1997. (Platform)
50. Valsaraj KT, Constant WD, Zhang C (1995), Wastewater Treatment Using Polyaphrons, Symposium of American Water Resources Association Louisiana Section, Gonzales, Louisiana, October, 1995. (Platform)