Peter Jaffé

William L. Knapp '47 Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Andlinger Center Executive Committee

Location: E411 Engineering Quad E-Wing
Phone Number: 609-258-4653
Email Address: jaffe@princeton.edu

Research Description:

Biogeochemical cycles applied to environmental remediation, especially water quality and soils. Bioremediation of uranium-contaminated groundwater; biogeochemical cycling in wetlands including immobilization of toxic metals; methane emissions from rice paddies; nitrogen transformation in urban streams and hydrological infrastructure; linking water quality models with climate change models; bioremediation of recalcitrant pollutants, including PFAS; energy efficient methods for nitrification and denitrification.

Research Areas: Impact of Energy & Land Use>Climate Change|Pollutant Detection & Remediation