Environmental Nanotechnology research group:
Membranes, particles, interfaces

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

 

Elodie Pasco, Ph.D. candidate

Office: 3553 Engineering Building
Email: pascoelo at msu.edu
Phone: 517-432-2418 (lab); (517) 353-6883 (office)

Education

MS (2005) Environmental Science, University of Northern Iowa
MS/BS (2003) Chemical Engineering, Ecole National Superieure de Chimie, Montpellier, France

Projects

  • Polyelectrolyte multilayer films as sacrificial anti-adhesive membrane coatings: A “snake-skin” approach to virus recovery for detection
  • UV-microfiltration hybrid process for virus inactivation and removal from water

Research funding

  • On-chip PCR, nanoparticles, and virulence/marker genes for simultaneous detection of 20 waterborne pathogens
  • New generation synthetic membranes - Nanotechnology for drinking water safety (PERMEANT)
  • MSU Strategic Partnership: Advanced membrane technologies for a sustainable future

Awards

  • Best poster award (Environmental Engineering category), 2011 Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, MSU
  • 2008 John P. Hennessey Scholarship, Michigan Water Environment Association

Publications at MSU

1 journal paper currently in preparation

Conference papers

  1. Shan, W., Pasco, E. V., P. Bacchin, P. Aimar, M. L. Bruening, V. V. Tarabara. Polyelectrolyte multilayer films as backflushable nanofiltration membranes with tunable hydrophilicity and surface charge. 11th American Water Works Association Membrane Technology Conference, Long Beach, CA, March 29, 2011

Posters

  1. Pasco, E. V., I. Xagoraraki, S. A. Hashsham, M. L. Bruening, V. V. Tarabara. Polyelectrolyte multilayer films as sacrificial anti-adhesive membrane coatings: A “snake-skin” approach to virus recovery for detection. MSU Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, East Lansing, MI, November 4, 2011
  2. Pasco, E. V., I. Xagoraraki, S. A. Hashsham, M. L. Bruening, V. V. Tarabara. Pathogen concentration by ultrafiltration: Effects of hydraulic conditions on virus rejection and recovery. 22st Triennial Borchardt Conference Symposium on Advancements in Water and Wastewater, Ann Arbor, MI, February 23, 2011
  3. Pasco, E. V., I. Xagoraraki, S. A. Hashsham, M. L. Bruening, V. V. Tarabara. Pathogen concentration by ultrafiltration: Effects of hydraulic conditions on virus rejection and recovery. 2011 Fresh Ideas AWWA poster session, AWWA/MWEA Joint Expo, Lansing, MI, February 8, 2011
  4. Shan, W., Adusumilli, M., Pasco, E. V., Hashsham, S. A., Bruening, M. L., V. V. Tarabara. Polyelectrolyte multilayer films as antiadhesive coatings with tunable hydrophilicity and surface charge. 2009 IWA Particle and Nanoparticle Separation conference, Duke, NC, June 3-5, 2009