Irene Xagoraraki, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conference Presentations:

Xagoraraki I. (2011). Fate of Viruses in Wastewater Utilities. Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Pasco E.V., Xagoraraki I., Hashsham S.A., Tarabara V.T. (2011). Pathogen concentration by ultrafiltration: Effects of hydraulic conditions on virus rejection and recovery, Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Munir M, Wong K., Xagoraraki I. (2011). Release of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Genes in the Effluent and Biosolids of Five Wastewater Utilities in Michigan, Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Simmons F., Kuo D., Xagoraraki I. (2011). Removal of Enteric Viruses by a Full-Scale MBR, Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Simmons F., Xagoraraki I. (2011). Concentration of Enteric Viruses from Wastewater Using NanoCeram Electropositive Filters, Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Pasco E.V., Xagoraraki I., Hashsham S.A., Tarabara V.T. (2011). Pathogen concentration by ultrafiltration: Effects of hydraulic conditions on virus rejection and recovery, Michigan Section American Water Works Association and Michigan Water Environment Association (MI-AWWA/MWEA) Joint Expo, Lansing, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2010). DNA Viruses as Microbial Source Tracking Tools. Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Savannah, GA

Kumar A., Xagoraraki I. (2010). Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Finished Drinking Water: Issues and Challenges Ahead. International Conference on Environmental Challenges - A Global Concern (ICEC-10), Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Xagoraraki I., Kuo D., Simmons F. (2009). Adenovirus Removal by a Full-Scale Membrane Bioreactor. 82nd Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), Water Environment Research Federation, Orlando, FL

Wong K., Wallace J., Srinivasan S., Bickert W., Rose J., Xagoraraki I. (2009) Removal of Viruses and Indicators by a Pilot-Scale Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor Treating Animal Waste General 109th Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, Philadephia, PE

Wong K., Xagoraraki I. (2009). Development of Real-Time PCR Assays for the Detection of Bovine Adenoviruses. General 109th Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, Philadephia, PE

Hullman R., Xagoraraki I. (2009). Oxidation of Pharmaceuticals. 71st Annual Conference, Michigan Section AWWA , Traverse City, MI

Chang B., Hullman R., Xagoraraki I. (2009). The Oxidation of Acetaminophen and Production of Toxic 1,4-Benzoquinone During Water Chlorination: Reaction Mechanism and Environmental Implications. AWWA/MWEA Joint Expo., Lansing, MI

Kuo D. Xagoraraki I. (2008). A Multiple Set of Primers for the Detection of Human Adenovirus Species A, B, C, D, E, and F. General 108th Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, Boston, MA

Xagoraraki I. (2008). Emerging Contaminants in Rural Water Systems. Conference on Water Health and the Environment: Establishing the Research Agenda, Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Srinivasan S., Harrington G.W., Xagoraraki I., Goel R. (2007). Factors Affecting Biofilm Density in Drinking Water Distribution Systems. Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Charlotte, NC

Wong K., Kuo D., Wong M., Rose J.B., Xagoraraki I. (2007). Investigating Occurrences of Human Adenoviruses in Two Recreational Beaches at the Great Lakes Using Quantitative Real-Time PCR. General 107th Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, Toronto, CA

Jin J.H., Wong K., Xagoraraki I., Rose J.B., Alocilja E.C. (2007). Label-Free DNA Porous Silicon Biosensor for the Detection of Enteric Adenoviruses. General 107th Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, Toronto, CA

Xagoraraki I. (2007). Fate of Pharmaceuticals During Water Chlorination. Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Charlotte, NC

Xagoraraki I., Harrington G.W. (2004). Effects of Turbidity Limits on Pathogen Removals. Annual Conference, Wisconsin Water Association , Appleton, WI

Xagoraraki I., Harrington G.W. (2004). Effect of Temperature and Source Water Quality on Microcystin Chlorination. Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, San Antonio, TX

Xagoraraki I., (2004). Cyanotoxins in Natural Waters, Conference on International Issues in Environmental Engineering and Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Xagoraraki I., Harrington G.W., Zulliger K., Krick W., Karner D. (2003). Chlorine Inactivation of the Algal Toxin Microcystin-LR. Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Philadelphia, PA

Xagoraraki I., Harrington G.W. (2002). Coagulation and Sedimentation of Cryptosporidium parvum: Effects of Natural Organic Matter. Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Seattle, WA

Harrington G.W., Xagoraraki I., Zeier B., Krick W., Karner D., Standridge J., Westrick J. (2002). The Effectiveness of Chlorine on Microcystin-LR and Anatoxin-a. Water Quality Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Seattle, WA

Xagoraraki I., Zeier B., Harrington G.W., Krick W., Karner D. (2002). Algal Toxins and Drinking Water Treatment, Annual Conference, Wisconsin Water Association, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Xagoraraki I., Assavasilavasukul P., Harrington G.W., Battigelli D.A., Standridge J.H. (2000). Effect of Filtration Conditions on Removal of Emerging Waterborne Pathogens. Annual Conference, Wisconsin Water Association, LaCrosse, WI

Harrington G.W., Xagoraraki I., Assavasilavasukul P., Battigelli D.A., Standridge J.H. (2000). Removal of Emerging Waterborne Pathogens by Pilot-Scale Conventional Treatment. Water Quality and Technology Conference, American Water Works Association, Salt Lake City, UT

Harrington G.W., Chen H., Harris A.J., Xagoraraki I., Battigelli D.A., Standridge J.H. (2000). Removal of Emerging Waterborne Pathogens by Drinking Water Treatment Processes. Annual Conference, American Water Works Association, Denver, CO



Invited Workshops and Seminars:

Xagoraraki I. (2011). Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water. The 16th Annual Toxicology Symposium: What's In Your Drinking Water? University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2008). Drinking Water Treatment Issues. 50th Annual Regulatory Studies Program-Camp NARUC, Institute of Public Utilities, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2008). Fate of Pharmaceuticals during Water and Wastewater Treatment. Seminar on Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) and Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in Drinking Waters: Myth or Reality? Risk, Fate, and Treatment, Michigan Section AWWA, Michigan DEQ, Lansing, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2008). Water Quality Engineering at MSU. Civil and Environmental Engineering Professional Advisory Board Meeting, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2007). Current Issues on Cyanotoxin Detection and Control. Workshop on Harmful Algal Blooms, NOAA Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human Health, Bay City, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2007). Pathogen Monitoring at the Great Lakes. Advisory Meeting, Ontario Clean Water Agency, Toronto ON, Canada

Xagoraraki I. (2007). Water Quality Research. MSU Center for Water Sciences, Meet and Greet Seminar, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2007). Water Quality Engineering. College of Engineering Noontime Seminar, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2006). Drinking Water Treatment: Principles and Applications, Environmental Engineering Student Society Seminar, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Xagoraraki I. (2006). Water Treatment and Human Health, Environmental Engineering Seminar, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI