Dr. Zuo Zhou

Lecturer

General Engineering
B01-A2 Holtzendorff Hall, Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634

Phone: (864) 656-2542
Email:  zuoz@clemson.edu

Courses Taught

• ENGR 1020  - Engineering Disciplines and Skills
• ENGR 1410  - Programming and Problem Solving                 

Meet Dr. Zhou

Education

• Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Clemson University (2023)
• M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Florida (2016)
• B.S., Environmental Science, Shandong Normal University (2014)

Professional Experience

• Lecturer - Clemson University General Engineering Program
• Instructor - Next Engineers Summer Camp
• Scientist Intern- Purilogics, LLC
• Graduate Teaching Assistant- Environmental Engineering, Clemson University

Professional Activities

• Member, NAMS - North American Membrane Society

Honors and Awards

• Graduation Dissertation Grant from Clemson University (2021)
• Graduate Travel Grant from Clemson University (2019)
• R. Ken Tinsley Water Environment Association Fellowship (2019)
• North American Society Meeting Elias Klein Travel Supplement (2018)

Journal Publications

• Zuo Zhou, David A. Ladner (2022). Computational modeling of discrete-object feed spacers attached directly onto reverse osmosis membranes for enhanced module packing capacity and improved hydrodynamics, Separation and Purification Technology 2022, 300, 121727.
• Mahmoud A Abdulhamid, Sang-Hee Park, Zuo Zhou, David A. Ladner, Gyorgy Szekely (2021). Surface engineering of intrinsically microporous poly(ether-ether-ketone) membranes: From flat to honeycomb structures, Journal of Membrane Science 2021, 621, 118997.
• Zuo Zhou, Bowen Ling, Ilenia Battiato, Scott M. Husson, David A. Ladner (2021). Concentration polarization over reverse osmosis membranes with engineered surface features, Journal of Membrane Science 2021, 617, 118199.
• Anna Malakian, Zuo Zhou, Lucas Messick, Tara N Spitzer, David A Ladner, Scott M Husson (2020). Understanding the Role of Pattern Geometry on Nanofiltration Threshold Flux, Membranes 2020, 445.

Recent Conference Proceedings and Presentations

• Zuo Zhou, David A. Ladner (2023). Computational Modeling of Discrete-object Feed Spacers Attached Directly onto Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Enhanced Module Packing Capacity and Improved Hydrodynamics. North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting, May 13-17, 2023, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Poster Presentation)
• Zuo Zhou, David A. Ladner (2020). Novel 3D-printed Spacer Designs for Improved Hydrodynamics and Reduced Energy Consumption. International Congress on Membrane and Membrane Processes, December 7-11, 2020, Online conference. (Poster Presentation).
• Zuo Zhou, Steven T. Weinman, Sapna Sarupria, Scott M. Husson, Ilenia Battiato, David A. Ladner (2019). Concentration Polarization Modeling for High-Pressure Membranes with Engineered Surface Features. North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting, May 12-15, 2019, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (Oral Presentation)
• Zuo Zhou, Steven T. Weinman, Sapna Sarupria, Scott M. Husson, Ilenia Battiato, David A. Ladner (2018). Concentration Polarization Modeling for High-Pressure Membranes with Engineered Surface Features. Membrane Technology Conference, Feb 25-28, 2019, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (Oral Presentation)

Hobbies

• Playing the piano
• Gardening
• Reading non-fiction books
• Spending time with my son