Food Waste Clinic Students Present at SWANA, Atlantic City
Engineering Clinic Students working on the NJDEP project presented their initial literature review findings at the SWANA, Atlantic City in 2024.
Project Unlock Team Hosts a Workshop at KEEN National Conference 2024
Dr. Jagadish Torlapati worked with the Project Unlock Team led by UW-P's Philip. J Parker at the KEEN National Conference in Austin, TX
Rowan EWB Team at Ecuador
Student volunteers of Engineers Without Borders Chapter at Rowan University completed as assessment trip to Ecuador during January 2023 to develop a water source for Ambuela Community
Engineering Clinic Students
Some students that worked with Dr. Torlapati during the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters on various engineering projects
Student Poster Presentation
Students studied the environmental factors that impact bioremediation in Arctic Region
Introduction
I am Dr. Jagadish Torlapati, a Research Assistant Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rowan University. Since joining the department in 2014, I have dedicated myself to advancing research and education in environmental engineering. I lead the Environmental Engineering Division at the Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATES) and collaborate with the Arctic Domain Awareness Center (ADAC), a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence. My work at ADAC focuses on improving resilience in Arctic regions through oil spill research and predictive modeling.
My research journey has been both varied and impactful. I have developed models to address oil spill remediation, including simulations for the Deepwater Horizon spill and shoreline bioremediation techniques. In addition, I explore critical environmental issues such as the thawing of permafrost and air quality challenges in industrialized communities. This work is generously supported by leading agencies such as the Department of Defense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, and New Jersey American Water.
In the classroom, I am passionate about fostering a strong foundation for future engineers. I teach a variety of courses, including Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Fluid Mechanics, and Civil Engineering Systems, and mentor both graduate and undergraduate researchers. As the Faculty Advisor for Rowan’s Engineers Without Borders chapter, I guide students as they undertake transformative projects globally, including water resource development initiatives in Ecuador and sustainable solutions for local communities in New Jersey.
Beyond academia, I have led international EWB projects in India, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador. In addition, we also partnered with non-profits such as VietLead, StandUp with Salem, CROPS NJ, and Noyes Arts Garage to promote community resilience and sustainability.
If you are a prospective student, collaborator, or industry partner, I would be delighted to connect. Feel free to reach out to me at [lastname]@rowan.edu.
Together, let's engineer a sustainable and resilient future!
EWB Faculty Advisor
We are team of multi-disciplinary students who work with local and international communities to provide sustainable solution. Our goal is to assess the needs of the stakeholders and provide inexpensive solutions communities in need. Reach us below
Rowan EWB Webpage
Project Unlock
This is an exciting new venture founded by faculty from five different universities led by University of Wisconsin-Platteville and promotes industry collaborations. Unlock the potential of your Industrial Advisory Boards by using Strategic Doing.
Project Unlock Webpage
CREATES Environmental Division
Rowan University's CREATES find innovative solutions to current and future challenges related to pavement and transportation materials. Currently the center is funded by federal and state agencies and industry partners.
Rowan CREATES