Stephanie Loeb

Stephanie Loeb is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McGill University. Her research focuses on environmental engineering and TISED, with an emphasis on the removal of chemical and biological contaminants in water using sunlight, engineered light sources, and light-activated nanomaterials. She investigates the inactivation of viruses using sunlight and develops novel nanomaterials for sustainable water disinfection. Loeb also works on improving methods for detecting and quantifying pathogens in the environment. She teaches courses such as CIVE 430. Water Treatment and Pollution Control and CIVE 660. Chemical and Physical Treatment of Waters.

Stephanie Loeb is an Assistant Professor at McGill University specializing in environmental engineering, nanotechnology, photonics, and environmental virology. Her research focuses on developing advanced technologies for water disinfection, including photocatalytic water treatment, solar photothermal disinfection, and UV disinfection applications. She investigates the role of nanoparticles, such as gold nanorods and carbon black, in enhancing solar-driven water purification. Her work also explores the persistence of viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and human norovirus in wastewater and their association with public health. Loeb's research integrates environmental science with nanotechnology and photonics to address global water quality challenges.