Emese Hadnagy

Dr. Emese Hadnagy is an esteemed Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. With a robust academic background, she earned her degrees in Civil Engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in Hungary and the University of New Hampshire in the United States. Her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing the field of environmental engineering. Before her tenure at the University of Washington Tacoma, Dr. Hadnagy served as an Associate Professor and Director of the Environmental Engineering programs at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Her leadership and innovative approach to environmental engineering education have been instrumental in shaping the curriculum and research initiatives at the institutions she has been part of. Dr. Hadnagy's research is centered on the physicochemical processes that govern the fate, transport, and remediation of environmental contaminants in water and related matrices. Her work delves into the intricate hydrologic processes that influence these phenomena, contributing significantly to the understanding of environmental contaminants' behavior in natural and engineered systems. A key area of her research is surface water quality monitoring, where she employs low-cost, in-situ sensors and real-time monitoring techniques. This approach is crucial in assessing the impacts of climate change on water quality, with a particular focus on drinking water sources. Her work aims to provide insights into the challenges posed by climate change and to develop strategies for mitigating its effects on water resources. Dr. Hadnagy's contributions to the field are not only academic but also practical, as she seeks to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications. Her dedication to improving water quality and understanding environmental contaminants' dynamics has made her a respected figure in the civil and environmental engineering community.