Odera Umeh Shines at the 2025 NJWEA Conference

Odera Umeh, a PhD candidate under the mentorship of Dr. Duke Ophori, made a resounding impact at the recent New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA) conference. Odera’s impressive research on PFAS, which addresses critical water quality challenges in NJ and beyond, earned him a third-place award in the highly competitive PhD session.

The NJWEA, a venerable organization with over a century of unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s precious drinking water, environment, and public health, provided the ideal stage for Odera to showcase his work. As the nation grapples with increasingly complex water quality issues, Odera’s research is more vital than ever. His dedication and passion for finding solutions to these pressing problems have positioned him as a rising star in the field, making him a source of immense pride for all those who have supported his journey.