Feng (Frank) Xiao

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Academic Experiences:

2013.1-present Postdoctoral Scientist, Department of Environmental Sciences, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), USA (supervisor: Dr. Joseph Pignatello);

2012.7-2013.2 Post-Doctoral Associate, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL), USA (supervisor: Dr. John Gulliver);

2006.8-2012.7: Research and Teaching Assistant, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong) & University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (USA)

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Research Interests:

Environmental science and engineering; Chemoinformatic/chemometrics; GIS/Geo-environmental modeling; Air pollution; Public Health

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Selected Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications (15) (undated until Jan 2013) (listed in a reverse chronological order, * denotes corresponding author(s)):

In preparation (4, updated until Jan 2013):
Feng Xiao, John S. Gulliver, Matt F. Simcik. A prioritization model for urban lake management (in preparation).

Feng Xiao, John S. Gulliver, Matt F. Simcik. A GIS-based field sampling and modeling study of perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoate in surface and subsurface soils (in preparation).

Feng Xiao, John S. Gulliver, Matt F. Simcik. Biopersistence of hydrocarbons from molecular features (in preparation)

Feng Xiao, John S. Gulliver, Matt F. Simcik. Predicting aqueous solubilities of environmentally relevant compounds from molecular features: A simple but highly effective four-dimensional model based on project to latent structures.

Published (15, updated until Jan 2013)
1. Feng Xiao*, Matt F. Simcik, John S. Gulliver*, 2012. Mechanisms for removal of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) from drinking water by conventional and enhanced coagulation. Water Research 47(1) 49-56. (PDF file: (Published_)Mechanisms for removal of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) from drinking water by conventional and enhanced coagulation.pdf)

2. Feng Xiao, Xiangru Zhang*, Hongyan Zhai, Irene M.C. Lo, George L. Tipoe, Mengting Yang, Yang Pan, Guang-Hao Chen, 2012. New halogenated disinfection byproducts in swimming pool water and their permeability across skin. Environmental Science & Technology 46(13), 7112-7119. (Link: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es3010656)

3. Feng Xiao*, Thomas R. Halbach, Matt F. Simcik, John S. Gulliver, 2012. Input characterization of perfluoroalkyl substances in wastewater treatment plants: Source discrimination by exploratory data analysis. Water Research 46, 3101-3109. (PDF file: Input characterization of perfluoroalkyl substances in wastewater treatment plants- Source discrimination by exploratory data analysis.pdf)

4. Feng Xiao, Xiangru Zhang, Lee Penn, John S. Gulliver, Matt F. Simcik*, 2011. Effects of monovalent cations on the competitive adsorption of perfluoroalkyl acids by kaolinite: Experimental studies and modeling. Environmental Science & Technology 45 (23), 10028-10035. (PDF file: Effects of monovalent cations on the competitive adsorption of perfluoroalkyl acids by kaolinite- Experimental studies and modeling.pdf)

5. Feng Xiao*, Matt F. Simcik, John S. Gulliver*, 2011. Perfluoroalkyl acids in urban stormwater runoff: Influence of land use. Perfluoroalkyl acids in urban stormwater runoff: Influence of land use ) Water Research 46(20), 6601-6608. (PDF file: (publised)_Perfluoroalkyl acids in urban stormwater runoff- Influence of land use.pdf)

6. Feng Xiao*, Kerry J Davidsavor, Sangyoo Park, Michio N., Brian R Phillips, 2012. Batch and column study: Sorption of perfluorinated surfactants from water and cosolvent systems by Amberlite XAD resins. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 368 (1) 505-511. (PDF file: Batch and column study- Sorption of perfluorinated surfactants from water and cosolvent systems by Amberlite XAD resins.pdf)

7. Feng Xiao*, Matt F. Simcik, John S. Gulliver, 2011. Partitioning characteristics of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) between water and foods. (PDF file: Partitioning characteristics of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) between water and foods )Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 62 (1) 42-48.

8. Feng Xiao, Xiangru Zhang*, Hongyan Zhai, Mengting Yang, Irene M.C. Lo, 2010. Effects of enhanced coagulation on polar halogenated disinfection byproducts in drinking water. Separation and Purification Technology 76, 26-32. (Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S138358661000362X)

9. Feng Xiao*, Peng Yi, Xiao-Rui Pan, Bao-Jie Zhang, Cheryl Lee. 2010. Comparative study of the effects of experimental variables on growth rates of aluminum and iron hydroxide flocs during coagulation and their structural characteristics. (PDF file: Comparative study of the effects of experimental variables on growth rates of aluminum and iron hydroxide flocs during coagulation and their structural characteristics .pdf) Desalination 250, 902-907.

10. Feng Xiao*, Ju-Chang Huang, 2009. Comparison of biosorbents with inorganic sorbents for removing copper(II) from aqueous solutions. (PDF file: Comparison of biosorbents with inorganic sorbents for removing copper(II) from aqueous solutions )Journal of Environmental Management 90, 3105-3109.

11. Feng Xiao*, Xiangru Zhang, Jun Ma. 2009. Indecisiveness of electrophoretic mobility determination in evaluating Fe(III) coagulation performance. (PDF file: Indecisiveness of electrophoretic mobility determination in evaluating Fe(III) coagulation performance.pdf) Separation and Purification Technology 68, 273-278.

12. Feng Xiao*, Ju-Chang Howard Huang, Bao-jie Zhang, Chong-wei Cui. 2009. Effects of low temperature on coagulation kinetics and floc surface morphology using alum. (PDF file: Effects of low temperature on coagulation kinetics and floc surface morphology using alum .pdf) Desalination 237, 201-213.

13. Feng Xiao*, Xiangru Zhang, Cheryl Lee. 2008. Is electrophoretic mobility determination meaningful for aluminum(III) coagulation of kaolinite suspension? (PDF file: Is electrophoretic mobility determination meaningful for aluminum(III) coagulation of kaolinite suspension? )Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 327, 348-353.

14. Feng Xiao*, Jun Ma, Peng Yi, Ju-Chang Huang, 2008. Effects of low temperature on coagulation of kaolinite suspensions. (PDF file: Effects of low temperature on coagulation of kaolinite suspensions ) Water Research 42, 2983-2992.

15. Feng Xiao*, Baojie Zhang, Chery Lee. 2008. Effects of low temperature on aluminum(III) hydrolysis: Theoretical and experimental studies. (PDF file: Effects of low temperature on aluminum(III) hydrolysis ) Journal of Environmental Sciences 20, 907-914.

Important note on using the attached papers: The attached copies should be use only for internal non-commercial research and education use. Other uses, including reproduction and distribution, or selling or licensing copies are prohibited.

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Projects Participated:

1. Urban stormwater inputs of perfluorochemicals - Funded by the Minnesota Water Resources Center (directed by Drs. Matt Simcik and John Gulliver)

2. Effects of conventional/enhanced coagulation on disinfection byproducts formation, studied by liquid chromatography/electrosprary ionization-triple quadrupole mass spectrometery. Funded by Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (directed by Dr. Xiangru Zhang, 2008-2009).

3. Disinfection byproducts in swimming pools. Funded by Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (directed by Dr. Xiangru Zhang, 2008-2009).

4. Pilot study to assess the improvement of CEPT process through mechanical mixing in comparison with air mixing. Funded by Hong Kong Drainage Services Department (USD $ 500,000, under direction of Prof. Ju-Chang Huang, 2007-2008);

5. Ductile iron pipe corrosion in the chlorinated secondary effluent under the presence of various levels of DO. Funded by Hong Kong Drainage Services Department (USD $ 160,000, under direction of Prof. Ju- Chang Huang, 2006-2007).

Professional Service:

Invited as a reviewer for (journals)

Water Research;
Science of the Total Environment;
Chemosphere;
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science;
Environmental Science and Pollution Research;
Chemical Engineering Journal;
Journal of Environmental Management;
Separation and Purification Technology;
Desalination;
Journal of Hazardous Materials

Awards:

Travel Award, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota (2010)
Floyd Forsberg Environmental Scholarship (2010)

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