Tarek Nadim Aziz

fungal bioremediation, constructed wetlands, algal blooms, photochemistry, process engineering

My research has focused on nature-based processes to improve water quality. I have studied photochemical processes in constructed wetlands to remove emerging contaminants, examined the impact of mixing on harmful algal blooms, and used fungal bioremediation to remove contaminants from stormwater. My work integrates principles from environmental process engineering, fluid mechanics, aquatic chemistry, photochemistry, phytoplankton ecology, mycology, and modeling, and I pursue collaborations with colleagues to expand the reach of my research into new domains. I look forward to the further development of these research efforts and the new insights we can gain by looking at environmental processes through nature’s lens.

Works (28)

Updated: April 4th, 2024 02:29

2023 journal article

Degradation of imidacloprid by Phanerodontia chrysosporium on wood chips for stormwater treatment

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, 9(12), 3333–3343.

By: L. Weaver n, N. Alexander n, M. Cubeta n , D. Knappe n  & T. Aziz n 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 24, 2023

2023 journal article

Quantification of Ammonium Release from an Aging Free Water Surface Constructed Wetland To Improve Treatment Performance

Journal of Ecological Engineering Design.

By: B. Kamrath *, M. Burchell  n, F. Birgand n  & T. Aziz n 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 21, 2023

2022 article

Effects of dissolved organic matter characteristics on the photosensitized degradation of pharmaceuticals in wastewater treatment wetlands

Sardana, A., Weaver, L., & Aziz, T. N. (2022, April 18). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS, Vol. 4.

By: A. Sardana n, L. Weaver n & T. Aziz n 

MeSH headings : Dissolved Organic Matter; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Photolysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry; Water Purification; Wetlands
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 29, 2022

2020 journal article

Exploring nutrient and light limitation of algal production in a shallow turbid reservoir

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, 269.

By: Y. Han n, T. Aziz n , D. Del Giudice n , N. Hall* & D. Obenour n 

author keywords: Cyanobacteria; Eutrophic reservoir; Nutrients; Mixing; Modeling
MeSH headings : Bayes Theorem; Environmental Monitoring; Eutrophication; Jordan; Lakes; North Carolina; Nutrients; Phosphorus / analysis
TL;DR: It is indicated that nutrient reductions, rather than changes in mixing or background turbidity, are critical to controlling cyanobacteria in a shallow eutrophic freshwater system. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 15, 2021

2019 journal article

Assessing Vertical Diffusion and Cyanobacteria Bloom Potential in a Shallow Eutrophic Reservoir

LAKE AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT, 36(2), 169–185.

By: Y. Han n, J. Smithheart n, R. Smyth *, T. Aziz n  & D. Obenour n 

author keywords: Algal bloom; artificial mixing; cyanobacteria; diffusion; turbid lake
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 6, 2020

2019 journal article

Increased loading stress leads to convergence of microbial communities and high methane yields in adapted anaerobic co-digesters

Water Research, 169, 115155.

By: L. Wang  n, E. Hossen n, T. Aziz n , J. Ducoste n  & F. de los Reyes n 

Contributors: L. Wang  n, E. Hossen n, T. Aziz n , J. Ducoste n  & F. Reyes  n

author keywords: Anaerobic co-digestion; Grease interceptor waste; Fat, oil and grease (FOG); Perturbation; Adaptation history; Microbial community dynamics
MeSH headings : Anaerobiosis; Bioreactors; Methane; Microbiota; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S; Sewage
TL;DR: Social and ecological insights demonstrated how progressive perturbation can be strategically used to influence methanogenic microbiomes and improve co-digestion of GIW. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 12, 2019

2018 journal article

Dissolved organicmatter processing and photoreactivity in a wastewater treatment constructed wetland

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 648, 923–934.

By: A. Sardana n, B. Cottrell*, D. Soulsby * & T. Aziz n 

author keywords: Constructed wetlands; Dissolved organic matter; Photochemistry
TL;DR: The photochemical behavior of DOM of wastewater treated in constructed wetlands was characterized and the effluent was observed to transition from a microbially sourced protein-like DOM to a terrestrial DOM with higher aromaticity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 5, 2018

2016 journal article

Determination of Biosolids Phosphorus Solubility and Its Relationship to Wastewater Treatment

WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH, 88(7), 602–610.

By: M. Jameson  n, J. White n , D. Osmond n  & T. Aziz n 

author keywords: biosolids; phosphorus content; water extractable phosphorus; land application; stabilization processes; wastewater
MeSH headings : Phosphorus / analysis; Solubility; Waste Disposal, Fluid; Wastewater / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
TL;DR: Stabilization processes appeared to reduce WEP substantially, so biosolids potential soluble-P loss is low, and this data will allow PLAT to be used for biosolid P-loss risk assessments. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Using 16S metagenomics to determine microbial population shifts associated with a 336% boost in methane yield during anaerobic co-digestion of grease waste

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2015(11), 6112–6118.

By: L. Wang, E. Hossen, T. Aziz , J. Ducoste & F. Reyes

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2014 journal article

Municipal solid waste conversion to transportation fuels: a life-cycle estimation of global warming potential and energy consumption

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 70, 145–153.

By: P. Pressley n, T. Aziz n , J. DeCarolis n, M. Barlaz n , F. He n, F. Li n , A. Damgaard *

Contributors: P. Pressley n, T. Aziz n , J. Decarolis n, M. Barlaz n , F. He n, F. Li n , A. Damgaard *

author keywords: Municipal solid waste; Gasification; Fischer-Tropsch; Life cycle assessment; Liquid fuels
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 report

Sustainable Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Grease Interceptor Waste

Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina.

By: T. Aziz 

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2013 journal article

Determining the limits of anaerobic co-digestion of thickened waste activated sludge with grease interceptor waste

WATER RESEARCH, 47(11), 3835–3844.

By: L. Wang n, T. Aziz n  & F. Reyes  n

Contributors: L. Wang n, T. Aziz n  & F. Reyes  n

author keywords: Anaerobic co-digestion; FOG; Grease interceptor; Grease trap
MeSH headings : Anaerobiosis; Biofuels; Equipment Design; Fats / metabolism; Food; Oils / metabolism; Sewage; Waste Disposal, Fluid / instrumentation; Waste Disposal, Fluid / methods; Wastewater
TL;DR: Stepwise increases in co-substrate addition led to better microbial acclimation and reduced the GIW inhibitory effect and the results show the significant benefits of anaerobic co-digestion ofGIW and the positive impacts of gradual addition of GIW. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Determining the limits of anaerobic co-digestion of thickened waste activated sludge with grease interceptor waste

Water Research, 47(11), 3835–3844.

By: L. Wang, T. Aziz  & L. Francis

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2013 journal article

Developing Resilient Anaerobic Co-digesting Microbial Communities

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2013(18), 771–777.

By: L. Wang, E. Hossen, T. Aziz , J. Ducoste, M. Bullard & F. Reyes

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2012 journal article

Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Grease Trap Waste

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2012(10), 5428–5434.

By: L. Wang, T. Aziz , J. Ducoste & F. Reyes

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2012 journal article

Anaerobic co-digestion of fat, oil, and grease (FOG): A review of gas production and process limitations

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 90(3), 231–245.

Tarek Aziz

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2012 journal article

Field Characterization of External Grease Abatement Devices

WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH, 84(3), 237–246.

By: T. Aziz n , L. Holt, K. Keener *, J. Groninger * & J. Ducoste n 

Contributors: T. Aziz n , J. Ducoste n , J. Groninger *, L. Holt & K. Keener *

author keywords: collection systems; fat, oil and grease; grease abatement; sanitary sewers; food waste
MeSH headings : Fats / analysis; Fats / isolation & purification; Food Services; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Oils / analysis; Oils / isolation & purification; Sewage / analysis; Temperature; Waste Disposal, Fluid / instrumentation
TL;DR: Results indicated that commonly-used GAD configurations with a straight submerged inlet tee or no-inlet tee configuration may result in the transport of food solids into the second compartment with a retro-fit flow distributive inlet, showing promise for potentially improving the separation characteristics of existing GADs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Life Cycle Assessment of Grease Trap Waste Co-Digestion, Land Application, and Composting

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2012(10), 5413–5418.

By: J. Long, J. Ducoste & T. Aziz 

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2011 journal article

Anaerobic co-digestion of fat, oil, and grease (FOG): A review of gas production and process limitations

PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 90(3), 231–245.

By: J. Long  n, T. Aziz n , F. Reyes  n & J. Ducoste n 

Contributors: J. Long  n, T. Aziz n , F. Reyes III & J. Ducoste n 

author keywords: FOG; Anaerobic digestion; Methane; Wastewater; Grease; Biogas
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Assessment of Internal and External Grease Interceptor Performance for Removal of Food-Based Fats, Oil, and Grease from Food Service Establishments

Water Environment Research, 83(9), 882–892.

By: E. Gallimore n, T. Aziz n , Z. Movahed & J. Ducoste n 

Contributors: T. Aziz n , J. Ducoste n , E. Gallimore n & Z. Movahed

author keywords: fats; oils; and grease; grease interceptor; grease abatement system; grease retention device
MeSH headings : Dietary Fats / isolation & purification; Oils / isolation & purification; Pilot Projects; Restaurants
TL;DR: It is suggested that emulsion strength significantly affects FOG removal efficiency of FGIs and should be considered in future manufacturer testing protocol. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Simulation of Vertical Plane Turbulent Jet in Shallow Water

ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, 2011.

By: T. Aziz*  & A. Khan *

Contributors: T. Aziz*  & A. Khan *

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 thesis

Analysis of grease abatement devices and the measurement of fat, oil, and grease in food service establishment waste streams

North Carolina State University.

By: T. Aziz 

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2010 journal article

Field Assessment of Grease Abatement Devices

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2010(14), 2916–2917.

By: T. Aziz , L. Holt, K. Keener & J. Ducoste

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2010 journal article

Performance of Grease Abatement Devices for Removal of Fat, Oil, and Grease

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING-ASCE, 137(1), 84–92.

By: T. Aziz n , L. Holt n, K. Keener  n, J. Groninger  n & J. Ducoste n 

Contributors: T. Aziz n , J. Ducoste n , J. Groninger  n, L. Holt n & K. Keener  n

author keywords: Wastewater management; Oils; Abatement and removal; Separation; Sanitary sewers; Computational fluid dynamics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Performance of Grease Abatement Systems

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2010(6), 542–551.

By: E. Gallimore, T. Aziz  & J. Ducoste

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2008 journal article

NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF TURBULENT JETS

ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID MECHANICS, 2(2), 234–243.

By: T. Aziz* , J. Raiford* & A. Khan *

author keywords: computational modeling; turbulent jets; storm water discharge; turbulent closure schemes
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Observation and Analysis of Popular Root Control Methods In Pilot Scale Sanitary Sewer

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2007(11), 6842–6864.

By: J. Wood, T. Aziz , J. Groninger, L. Holt, K. Keener & J. Ducoste

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

2005 thesis

Numerical Model Studies of Turbulent Jets

Clemson University.

By: T. Aziz 

Source: ORCID
Added: March 24, 2021

Employment

Updated: June 25th, 2017 22:52

2015 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Assistant Professor Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

2010 - 2015

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Teaching Assistant Professor Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Education

Updated: June 25th, 2017 22:51

2005 - 2010

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Ph.D. Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

2004 - 2005

Clemson University Clemson, SC, US
M.S. Civil Engineering

2000 - 2004

Clemson University Clemson, SC, US
B.S. Civil Engineering

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