Dr. Korfiatis’ research expertise is in the area of environmental engineering with emphasis in water quality, groundwater and waste processes. He founded the Center for Environmental Engineering, a multi-million dollar research facility that successfully incubates new research initiatives and provides an effective means of bringing patented technology to the marketplace. Two award winning examples are PlasmaSol and Hydroglobe; both Stevens Startup companies that used patented technology to enhance environmental sustainability through Capillary Discharge Non-Thermal Plasma used in medical sterilization, and Nanocrystalline titanium dioxide adsorption filters for the treatment of potable water contaminated with heavy metals such as arsenic and lead respectively.
He is responsible for the execution and management of over 150 major research projects, valued at over $30 million and has served as a consultant to numerous private and government organizations. He has authored over ninety articles in professional journals, conference proceedings, handbooks and several research reports. He has co-authored multiple research papers and environmental technology patents and has served in numerous environmental committees and task forces for professional organizations, industry and government.
In recognition of his research contributions, Dr. Korfiatis has received honors and awards such as: Finalist, The Tech Museum Technology Awards, Environmental Division, 2002; McLean Chair Professor of Environmental Engineering, 1999; Exemplary Achievement in Research Award, Stevens, 1995; Member of Chi Epsilon, National Honor Fraternity for Civil Engineers; Member of Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society; Member of Sigma Xi Honorary Research Fraternity and the Educator of the Year Award - Stevens Chi Epsilon, 1984.
For his achievements with HydroGlobe and PlasmaSol, Dr. Korfiatis was the given the Thomas Alva Edison Award, the Most Innovative Product Award and Environmental Company of the Year and was recognized as a leader in social responsibility in 2004. |
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| 5629199 | Sonically enhanced method for removing chemical preservatives from chemically treated wood products | | 6752926 | Method and apparatus for treatment of wastewater | | 6818193 | Segmented electrode capillary discharge, non-thermal plasma apparatus and process for promoting chemical reactions| Inventors: Christos Christodoulatos, George Korfiatis, Richard Crowe, Erich E Kunhardt | | Download Patent | | Close |
| | 6919029 | Methods of preparing a surface-activated titanium oxide product and of using same in water treatment systems| Inventors: Xiaoguang Meng, Mazakhir Dadachov, George P. Korfiatis, Christos Christodoulatos | | Download Patent | | Close |
| | 6942807 | Iron powder and sand filtration process for treatment of water contaminated with heavy metals and organic compound | | 7192553 | In situ sterilization and decontamination system using a non-thermal plasma discharge | | 7473369 | Methods of preparing a surface-activated titanium oxide product and of using same in water treatment processes | Inventors: Meng; Xiaoguang (Highland Park, NJ), Dadachov; Mazakhir (Mahopac, NY), Korfiatis; George P. (Basking Ridge, NJ), Christodoulatos; Christos (Basking Ridge, NJ), Moll; David J. (Midland, MI), Onifer; Geofrey Paul (Sanford, MI), Rice; Daniel B. (Shepherd, MI), Reim; Robert E. (Midland, MI), Vance; Fredrick W. (Freeland, MI), Goltz; Harlan Robert (Midland, MI), Han; Chan (Midland, MI), Harris; William I. (Midland, MI) | | Filing Date: 2005-07-14 | | Granting Date: 2009-01-06 | | Download Patent | | Close |
| | 7497952 | Methods of preparing a surface-activated titanium oxide product and of using same in water treatment processes | Inventors: Meng; Xiaoguang (Highland Park, NJ), Dadachov; Mazakhir (Mahopac, NY), Korfiatis; George P. (Basking Ridge, NJ), Christodoulatos; Christos (Basking Ridge, NJ), Moll; David J. (Midland, MI), Onifer; Geofrey Paul (Sanford, MI), Rice; Daniel B. (Shepherd, MI), Reim; Robert E. (Midland, MI), Vance; Fredrick W. (Freeland, MI), Goltz; Harlan Robert (Midland, MI), Han; Chan (Midland, MI), Harris; William I. (Midland, MI) | | Filing Date: 2005-07-07 | | Granting Date: 2009-03-03 | | Download Patent | | Close |
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Jing, C. Y., Liu, S., Korfiatis, G. P., Meng, X. G. (2006). Leaching Behavior of Cr(III) in Stabilized/Solidified Soil, Chemosphere, 64 (3), 379
Chin Choy, C., Korfiatis, G. P., Meng, X. G. (2006). Removal of Depleted Uranium from Contaminated Soils, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 136 (1), 53
Bang, S. B., Johnson, M. D., Korfiatis, G. P., Meng, X. G. (2005). Chemical Reactions between Arsenic and Zero-Valent Iron in Water, Water Research, 39 (5), 763-770
Bang, S. B., Korfiatis, G. P., Meng, X. G. (2005). Removal of Arsenic from Water by Zero-Valent Iron, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 121 (1-3), 61-67
Pena, M. E., Korfiatis, G. P., Patel, M., Lippincott, L. and Meng, X. G. (2005). Adsorption of As(V) and As(III) by Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide, Water Research, 39 (11), 2327-2337
Jing, C. Y., Meng, X. G., Liu, S., Braidas, S., Patraju, R., Christodoulatos, C., Korfiatis, G. P. (2005). Surface Complexation of Organic Arsenic on Nanocrystalline Titanium Oxide, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 290 (1), 14-21
Nashasibi-Rabah M., C. Christodoulatos, and G. P. Korfiatis. (2005). Development of a Gravity-Independent Wastewater Bioprocessor for Advanced Life Support in Space, Water Environment Research, 77 (1-2), 138-145
Pena, M. E., Meng, X. G., Korfiatis, G. P., Jing, C. Y. (2005). Adsorption Mechanism of Arsenic on Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide, Environmental Science & Technology, 40 (4), 1257-1262
Wazne M., Meng X., G. P. Korfiatis, and C. Christodoulatos. (2005). Carbonate Effects on Hexavalent Uranium Removal from Water by Nano-crystalline Titanium Dioxide, Journal of Hazardous Material, 136 (1), 47
Jing, C. Y., Meng, X. G., Korfiatis, G. P. (2004). Lead Leachability in Stabilized/Solidified Soil Samples Evaluated with Different Leaching Tests, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 114 (1-3), 101-110
Miskewitz, R.J., R. I. Hires, T. L. Su, G. P. Korfiatis and M. Sidhoum. (2004). Measurements of PCB Fluxes into the Atmosphere from a site Receiving Stabilized Dredged Material, Water, Air & Soil Pollution: Focus, 4 (45), 45-54
Liakopoulos A.B., Kungolos, A., Korfiatis, G. P. (2004). Protection and Restoration of the Environment, A Focus Edition of the Journal of Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 4 (4-5), 470
Jing, C. Y., Korfiatis, G. P., Meng, X. G. (2003). Immobilization Mechanisms of Arsenate in Iron Hydroxide Sludge Stabilized with Cement, Environmental Science & Technology, 37 (21), 5050-5056
Wazne, M., Korfiatis, G. P., Meng, X. G. (2003). Carbonate Effects on Hexavalent Uranium Adsorption by Iron Oxyhydroxide, Environmental Science & Technology, 37 (16), 3619-3624
Meng, X. G., Korfiatis, G. P., Bang, S. B. and Bang, K. W. (2002). Combined Effects of Anions on Arsenic Removal by Iron Hydroxides, Toxicology Letters, 133 (1), 103-111
Meng, X. G., Bang, S. B. and Korfiatis, G. P. (2002). Removal of Selenocyanate from Water Using Elemental Iron, Water Research, 36 (15), 3867-3873
Meng, X. M., Korfiatis, G. P., Christodoulatos, C, and Bang, S. B. (2001). Treatment of Arsenic in Bangladesh Well Water Using a Household Co-precipitation and Filtration System, Water Research, 35 (12), 2805
Meng, X., G .P. Korfiatis, C. Jing, and C. Christodoulatos. (2001). Redox Transformations of Arsenic and Iron in Water Treatment Sludge during Aging and TCL P Extraction, Environmental Science & Technology, 35 (17), 3476
Meng, X. G., Bang, S. B. and Korfiatis, G. P. (2000). Effect of SiIicate, Sulfate, and Carbonate on Arsenic Removal by Ferric Chloride, Water Research, 34 (4), 1255
G.P. Korfiatis, N. Rabah and A.C. Demetracopoulos. (Sep 1988). A Model for Prediction of Mound Formation Under Artificial Recharge Areas, Proc. ENVIROSOFT 88, Computational Mechanics Institute
G.P. Korfiatis and A.C. Demetracopoulos. (May 16-17, 1985). Parameters Affecting Hydraulic Behavior of Landfill Clay Liners, Proc. HAZPRO '85, Baltimore, Maryland, 58-67
G.P. Korfiatis, A.C. Demetracopoulos E.L. Bourodimos and E.G. Nawy. ( 1984). Moisture Transport in a Solid Waste Column, ASCE, Journal of Environmental Engineering, 110 (EE4), 780-796
A.C. Demetracopoulos and G.P. Korfiatis. ( 1984). Design Considerations for Landfill Bottom Collection Systems, International Journal of Civil Engineering for Practicing and Design Engineers, 10 (3), 967-984
G.P. Korfiatis and C.N. Manikopoulos. ( 1984). Maximum Dry Density for Continuous Grain Size Distributions, International Journal of Civil Engineering for Practicing and Design Engineers, 3 (12), 1139-1155
G. P. Korfiatis. (Oct 1984). Field Testing of Short Pile Systems for Floor Support, Proc. In-Situ Soils and Rock Reinforcement, Paris, France, 71-75
Meng, X. G., Jing, C. Y., Korfiatis, G. P. ( 2003). A Review of Redox Transformation of Arsenic in Aquatic Environments, Biogeochemistry of Environmentally Important Elements, Y. Cai and O. C. Braids, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. 70-83
D. Dietz, S. Wieman, T. Chou, T.L. Su, O. Mogzina, D. Vaccari, C. Christodoulatos, G. Korfiatis, K. Becker, E. Houston, P.J. Ricatto, and R. Crowe. ( 2003). Use of an Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma to Treat the Exhaust of a 160 Hp Diesel Engine, GEC, San Francisco, CA, Bull. APS
D. Dietz, S. Wieman, T. Chou, T.L. Su, O. Mogzina, D. Vaccari, C. Christodoulatos, G. Korfiatis, K. Becker, E. Houston, P.J. Ricatto, and R. Crowe. ( 2003). Use of an Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma to Treat the Exhaust of a 160 Hp Diesel Engine, GEC, San Francisco, CA, Bull. APS
Dimou K., Korfiatis G.P., Hires R.I. and Su T.L. ( 2002). Partitioning o Polychlorinated biphenyls in New York/New Jersey Harbor, Proc. Protection and Restoration of the Environment VI, University of Thessaly Press
Miskewitz R.J., Hires R.I., Su T.L., Korfiatis G.P. and Sidhoum M. ( 2002). Measurements of PCB fluxes into the atmosphere at a site receiving stabilized dredge material, Proc. Protection and Restoration of the Environment VI, University of Thessaly Press
Braida W, C, C. Christodoulatos, D. Dermatas, G.P. Korfiatis, N. Panikov, N. Strigul, and A. Koutsospyros. ( 2002). Environmental Effects of Tungsten Based Ammunition, Proceedings of the International Conference Protection and Restoration of the Environment VI, Skiathos. 855-862
Korfiatis, G. P., K. Becker, L. Moskwinski, N. Abramzon, C. Christodoulatos, E. Kunhardt, R. Crowe, and L. Wieserman. ( 2002). Investigation of Al Surface Cleaning Using a Novel Capillary Non-Thermal Ambient Pressure Plasma, 8th Symposium on Atomic, Cluster, and Surface Physics (SASP),Proceedings of the 8th SASP,Going, Austria . P. Scheier and T.D. Märk , 309-312
Korfiatis, G. P., K. Becker, C. Christodoulatos, E. Kunhardt, R. Crowe, L. Moskwinski, and L. Wieserman. ( 2002). Investigation of Al Surface Cleaning Using a Novel Capillary Non-Thermal Ambient-Pressure Plasma, NSF 2002 Design, Manufacturing, and Innovation Conference, St. Juan, Puerto Rico, Proc. NSF-2002 DMI Conference
( 2002). Protection and Restoration of the Environment VI, Kungolos, D., Liakopoulos A., Korfiatis G.P., and Koutsospyros A, University of Thessaly Press. I, II & III
Christodoulatos, C., Becker, K., Ricatto, P. J., Korfiatis, G. P., Kunhardt E. E. ( 2000). Destruction of VOCs in a Non-Thermal Plasma Reactor, Proceedings of the International Conference Protection and Restoration of the Environment V, Thassos, Greece. Tsihrintzis Ed, 1021-1030
( 2000). Protection and Restoration of the Environment V, Thassos, Greece, Tsihrintzis V., Korfiatis, G.P, Katsifarakis, K.L., Demetracopoulos A.C, I & II 1100
(Aug 24-26, 1994). Restoration and Protection of the Environment II, International Conference Proceedings, University of Patras, Greece. A.C. Demetracopoulos, C.D. Hadjitheodorou, G.P. Korfiatis (Eds), 474
G.P. Korfiatis and P.N. Cheremisinoff. (Oct 1993). Environmental Technology and Engineering, Chapter 5 in Environmental Strategies Handbook, Rao V. Kolluru (Ed), McGraw-Hill, Inc.. 119-163
K.N. Derucher, G.P. Korfiatis and S. Ezeldin. (Oct 1993). Materials for Civil and Highway Engineers, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition
(Aug 19-21, 1992). Restoration and Protection of the Environment in the '90s, International Conference Proceedings, Annual Krikos Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece. Cheremisinoff, and S.L. Chen,
G.P. Korfiatis, D. Dermatas and A.C. Demetracopoulos (Eds)
G.P. Korfiatis. (Feb 1988). Permeability of Fine-Grained Compacted Soils with Applications in Environmental Geotechnology, Proc. First Panhellenic Conference in Soil Mechanics, Athens, Greece
K.N. Derucher and G. P. Korfiatis. (Oct 1987). Materials for Civil and Highway Engineers, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition
A.C. Demetracopoulos and G.P. Korfiatis. ( 1983). Modeling the Movement of Water Through Sanitary Landfills, Proc. ASCE 1983 Hydraulics Specialty Conference, Frontiers in Hydraulic Engineering, H.T. Chen Ed. 54-59
J.R. Schuring and G. P. Korfiatis. Bearing Capacity of Shallow and Deep Foundations, Chapter in Handbook of Civil Engineering, Technomic Publishing Co., P.N
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