{"674316":{"#nid":"674316","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Exploring One Grad Student\u2019s Trailblazing Research Journey","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis is part two of the feature on Mo Jarin. Jarin is a Ph.D. student in environmental engineering who expects to graduate in May 2025. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/exploring-one-grad-students-trailblazing-research-journey\u0022\u003ESee part one here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJarin\u2019s dedication and accomplishments have garnered recognition, including winning prestigious awards. Most recently, Jarin\u2019s research titled, \u201cOperando investigation of the synergistic effect of electric field treatment and copper for bacteria inactivation,\u201d was published in Nature Communications.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EPioneering Safer Water Disinfection\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the forefront of her laboratory\u2019s efforts to develop alternative water disinfection technologies, Jarin\u2019s work offers promising solutions to mitigate the risks associated with traditional chlorine-based treatments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer lab\u2019s innovative approach, Locally Enhanced Electric Field Treatment (LEEFT), harnesses the power of enhanced electric fields and copper ions to eliminate waterborne pathogens without relying on chlorine.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Promise of Copper-Based Technology\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough meticulous observation, Jarin uncovered crucial insights into LEEFT\u2019s mechanisms when combined with copper. The research published in Nature Communications focused on understanding this mechanism in ways we can\u2019t observe with the naked eye. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat we found is that the electric field will weaken the membranes of these potential pathogens, allowing copper to have a much stronger and faster effect in killing them,\u201d said Jarin.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the laboratory, Jarin envisions practical applications for LEEFT in environments like swimming pools and hot tubs, where reducing chlorine reliance can minimize health and environmental risks. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, Jarin is committed to advancing her research and realizing the potential of the LEEFT technology. Her end goal is to retrofit LEEFT like a smart pipe into the water distribution pipelines, so that it can provide antimicrobial power over the entire distribution system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re years away, but we\u2019re getting close to an applicable prototype,\u201d said Jarin. \u201cWe need a lot of upgrading of our water infrastructure, especially in the U.S., and it can also be very impactful to the rest of the world.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs she marches forward towards her goal of implementing LEEFT technology into water distribution systems, Jarin\u0027s impact extends far beyond the laboratory, promising a safer and healthier tomorrow for communities everywhere.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStay tuned for part three of Jarin\u2019s story as she delves deeper into experiences in entrepreneurship, reflects on challenges overcome, and shares cherished, memories from her time at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Follow Mo Jarin\u2019s Quest for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Triumphs in the World of Environmental Engineering"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJarin\u2019s dedication and accomplishments have garnered recognition, including winning prestigious awards. Most recently, Jarin\u2019s research titled, \u201cOperando investigation of the synergistic effect of electric field treatment and copper for bacteria inactivation,\u201d was published in Nature Communications.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Jarin\u2019s dedication and accomplishments have garnered recognition, including winning prestigious awards. Most recently, Jarin\u2019s research titled, \u201cOperando investigation of the synergistic effect of electric field treatment and copper for bacteria inactivat"}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2024-04-22 20:35:44","changed_gmt":"2024-04-22 20:38:14","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673804":{"id":"673804","type":"image","title":"Mo Jarin in the research lab","body":null,"created":"1713818156","gmt_created":"2024-04-22 20:35:56","changed":"1713818156","gmt_changed":"2024-04-22 20:35:56","alt":"Mo Jarin in the lab","file":{"fid":"257244","name":"MoJarin1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/22\/MoJarin1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/22\/MoJarin1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1033510,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/22\/MoJarin1.jpg?itok=jI8euwUP"}}},"media_ids":["673804"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/exploring-one-grad-students-trailblazing-research-journey","title":"Mo Jarin, Part One"}],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}