Jaime Plazas-Tuttle

Assistant Professor
Universidad de los Andes, Distrito Capital de Bogota, Colombia

Jaime Plazas Tuttle is an Assistant Professor specializing in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and advanced degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Ben Gurion University. His research focuses on cutting-edge water treatment technologies, including the use of nanomaterials for disinfection, and exploring alternative methods for sustainable development. Jaime's work also includes studying and mitigating microplastics in water systems, as well as applying cavitation techniques for in-line water disinfection. Committed to innovation, he actively contributes to projects that enhance water quality and benefit underprivileged communities.

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Presentation(s):

• Development and Validation of a Laboratory Prototype for the Study of Microplastic Generation in Drinking Water Pipelines

  Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  8:15 AM – 8:30 AM Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)