Manisha Choudhary

Manisha Choudhary is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maine, where she will join the faculty as a Research Assistant Professor in September 2025. Her research addresses emerging contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pesticides, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). She develops advanced nanomaterials and plasma-based technologies for contaminant removal and degradation, with additional contributions in sensor development and graphene-based adsorption and regeneration. Her work emphasizes sustainable water treatment solutions and the integration of interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.

She has been recognized as a Trailblazers in Engineering Fellow at Purdue University (2025) and one of the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Environmental Engineering and Science by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (2024). She has received multiple competitive research awards and is actively engaged in teaching, mentorship, and professional service.

Awards

• 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Environmental Engineering and Science by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (2024)
• Trailblazers in Engineering Fellow at Purdue University (2025)