John Fortner

John Fortner is a Professor & Chair of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at Yale University. His research focuses on advancing water-related technologies and understanding engineering novel material interfaces in relation to environmental-based health, security, and energy challenges. Fortner holds a Ph.D. from Rice University and a B.S. from Texas A&M University. He has received numerous awards, including the Ackerman Award for Teaching and Mentoring (2025), and has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2021). He is also an appointee to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Board on Chemical Science and Technology (2020–2026).

John Fortner is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University. His research focuses on environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, advanced materials, and environmental nanotechnology. Fortner's work explores the behavior and impact of nanomaterials in environmental systems, including their interactions with natural organic matter, microbial communities, and water treatment processes. His research includes the development of nanocomposites for efficient contaminant removal, the study of nanomaterial toxicity, and the design of advanced membranes for water purification. His publications address critical challenges in environmental nanotechnology, such as the fate and transport of nanoparticles in aqueous environments and the optimization of nanomaterial-based water treatment technologies.