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Mahmut Selim Ersan, Ph.D.

Principle Investigator

Dr. Ersan is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of North Dakota (UND). He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences from Clemson University in 2017. Prior to joining UND, he held the position of Assistant Research Professor at the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Dr. Ersan has accumulated more than 17 years of experience in the detection and control of emerging contaminants, specifically focusing on DBPs and PFAS, in water, wastewater, and water reuse applications.

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He is the father of one girl and one boy. Among his favorite hobbies are hiking, camping, fishing, and cycling. He is proficient in playing several instruments, including the clarinet, bamboo flute (nay), and guitar. In addition to his other interests, he is also a scientific scuba diver.

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Education

Ph.D.

Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Science, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA, 2017

Area of focus: Environmental Engineering and Science

Dissertation Title: The Formation and Control of Selected Unregulated Disinfection By-

Products (DBPs) in Water Treatment

M.S.

Institute of Marine Science and Management,

Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye, 2008

Area of focus: Chemical Oceanography

Thesis Title: Heavy Metal Pollution in Golden Horn

B.S.

Department of Environmental Engineering,

Cukurova University, Adana, Turkiye, 2006

Area of focus: Environmental Engineering

Capstone Project: Removal of Vat Blue-4 Textile Dye with Waste Ferric Sulfate Sludge Obtained from Coca-Cola Factory

Academic & Industrial Experience

2023-Present

Assistant Professor,

School Engineering and Mines, University of North Dakota

2020-2023

Assistant Research Professor,

School Sustainable and Built Environment, Arizona State University 

2018-2020

Postdoctoral Researcher,

R&D Team, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Las Vegas

2017-2018

Postdoctoral Researcher,

Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Science, Clemson University

2011-2017

Graduate Researcher Assistant,

Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Science, Clemson University

2014-Spring Semester

Graduate Teaching Assistant,

Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Science, Clemson University

2006-2011

Graduate Researcher Assistant,

Department of Chemical Oceanography, Istanbul University

Get in Touch

732-208-1326 

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