Nirupam Aich, PhD

Had an incredible time the past week at my first
@aeesprofs.bsky.social Board of Directors Meeting held at
@casewestern.bsky.social! It was an inspiring experience to sit alongside such dedicated colleagues to shaping the future of environmental engineering & science. Grateful for the warm welcome.

Introducing the new logo of #AichLENS - Aich Laboratory for Environment, Nanotechnology, and Sustainability! 🌿🔬

Our logo symbolizes our commitment to cutting-edge projects in water treatment and purification through advanced nanotechnology.

Attention all aspiring #NSF #CAREER Award applicants, I am hosting a complimentary Q&A and Discussion Session via zoom.
🔹 Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
🔹 Time: 3-5 pm US Central Time
🔹 Registration Link: unl.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Happy Independence Day to all my American friends!

On this occasion, I truly hope and wish that America can sustain its scientific eminence and glory of the past.

Thrilled to share that our collaborative proposal on Phytoremediation of #PFAS & heavy metals led by Prof. Sadik Khan at the Jackson State University is now awarded by the #NSF! Thanks to #AichLENS PhD candidate Anika Azme for providing preliminary data.

After minor hiccup with flight plans, heading towards @DukeU for #AEESP2025! Looking forward to meet the friends and colleagues within environmental science and engineering community. Also, #AichLENS members will present 5 posters on #PFAS treatment. @aeesprofs.bsky.social

This is so true. I have always been fascinated how NSF helped to remain at the Frontier of science.

The ongoing reports of dismantling academic and scientific research institutions and the agencies safeguarding the nation's health, environment, and economy are deeply concerning. This trend is distressing and has far-reaching implications.

Hold My Beer: The Linkage between Municipal Water and Brewing Location on PFAS in Popular Beverages Beer has been a popular beverage for millennia. As water is a main component of beer and the brewing process, we surmised that the polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) presence and spatial variability in drinking water systems are a PFAS source in beers. This is the first study to adapt EPA Method 533 to measure PFAS in beer from various regions, brewery types, and water sources. Statistical analyses were conducted to correlate PFAS in state-reported drinking water, and beers were analyzed by brewing location. PFAS were detected in most beers, particularly from smaller scale breweries located near drinking water sources with known PFAS. Perfluorosulfonic acids, particularly PFOS, were frequently detected, with PFOA or PFOS above U.S. EPA’s Maximum Contaminant Limits in some beers. There was also a county–level correlation between the total PFAS, PFOA, and PFBS concentrations in drinking water and beers. Given that approximately 18% of U.S. breweries are located within zip codes with detectable PFAS in municipal drinking water, our findings, which link PFAS in beer to the brewery water source, are intended to help inform data-driven policies on PFAS in beverages for governmental agencies, provide insights for brewers and water utilities on treatment needs, and support informed decision-making for consumers.

O - Well! #PFAS in #Beer!

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It’s an honor that I have graduated from @unlincoln.bsky.social’s Research Leaders Program (2024–2025 cohort) & received an Executive Certificate in Leadership!

Thanks to UNL Office of Research & Innovation for organizing this amazing program & selecting me to be one of 12 participants! #AichLENS

This coming Tuesday I will be giving a Keynote Speech at the IOWA #PFAS Conference. I will be discussing on our group's approach to use advanced nanomaterials for #PFAS treatment in water and wastewater. Excited to meet other colleagues & researchers working on #PFAS! @pfasproject.bsky.social

🎉 I’m incredibly honored and grateful to share that I’ve been awarded tenure at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln!
This milestone is more than just a title—it marks the culmination of a 9-year journey filled with a lot of ups/downs, small wins, incredible collaborations, and constant learning.

Landed in Gainesville, FL to give seminar tomorrow in @ufl.edu

The AEESP Education Committee is launching a webinar series on key topics in #environmental #engineering and #science #education. Join us on Feb 28 (3:00 ET) for insights on assessing ABET Outcomes 2, 3 & 4 with expert panelists.
Register: msu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ABET #AEESP #STEM

👏 Great news!

🇫🇷 Today French MPs voted to #BanPFAS from consumer products like clothing and cosmetics.

Over 140,000 citizens called on their MPs to back the ban & this is a huge win for the protection of people’s health & environment in France.

More in our news story: buff.ly/4bb9Vfb

Effects of two wet exfoliation strategies on the yield and colloidal behavior of 2D hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets - IOPscienceSearch Effects of two wet exfoliation strategies on the yield and colloidal behavior of 2D hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets, Azme, Anika, Escobar, Isabel C, Tsyusko, Olga, Aich, Nirupam

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National Science Foundation fires roughly 10% of its workforce NSF fired 168 employees, leaving the agency less equipped to fund a wide range of scientific research.

"I don't know what NSF is going to be now, but it's not more efficient. It's just a mess."

My story on today's firings and their impact.
www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...

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I escaped poverty because I am a scientist.

And I am a scientist because of the National Science Foundation.

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Expanding my consulting services this year, I'm offering personalized coaching for faculty candidates. To accommodate the demand, these services are offered as paid sessions. If interested, feel free to DM me to get assistance in navigating the interview process effectively.

So sorry for everyone in Southern California. This wildfire distasteful is horrible. Hope it stops soon.

Thank you.

This is alarming. I am now thinking if one of the reviews that I received last time was AI generated. What software did you use to check?

Happy New Year Everyone!

15 years ago today, I left my home in Bangladesh for a new chapter in the USA. This transformative journey has tested my personal and professional boundaries, presenting challenges that have ultimately led to profound growth and fulfillment. #Gratitude #AichLENS

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RP PLS! Iʻm hiring 3 postdocs at U Hawaiʻi to study yeast diversity and evolution, marine fungi, and the genomics of microbiomes in experimental foodwebs. All of these projects have existing datasets and LATITUDE to pursue individual interests and "blue sky" ideas www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5d7u4...

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Thankful for this new grant from the USEPA to work on #PFAS monitoring and remediation.

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Johnson & Johnson Faces Class Action After PFAS, Bandages Report A consumer watchdog’s recent report that found molecular indications that PFAS are in some bandages spurred a class action complaint against a health-care company and Johnson & Johnson.

#PFAS in band-aids and bandages lead to a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson! It is only the tip of the iceberg -many more to come after USEPA’s new #PFAS regulations.

news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-...

I got the third type of photos!

Congratulations #AichLENS member Md. Arafat Ali on winning the First Place in lightning talk competition! Becoming a Pro in giving short pitch!