I strive to use real-world examples from my work to make complex concepts more relatable and meaningful.
Professor
I teach to make a lasting impact on the next generation’s understanding of science. My teaching philosophy centers on using applied research to illustrate fundamental principles and concepts in ways that are clear and engaging for students.
In my classes, I hope students are inspired by my passion and enthusiasm for the subject. I strive to use real-world examples from my work to make complex concepts more relatable and meaningful.
What excites me most about my field is the opportunity to tackle immense challenges affecting humanity by applying innovative solutions from my research. Outside of teaching, I am an inventor of technologies designed to protect our planet and make a positive impact on humanity.
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Nzengung is a pioneer in developing innovative green remediation technologies, holding five patents with one pending for sustainable solutions addressing explosives, perchlorate, chemical warfare agents, and heavy metals. His work has advanced technologies such as phytoremediation, bioremediation, chemical neutralization, and specialty biochars for environmental remediation. Among the first to apply phytoremediation to perchlorate-contaminated soil and water, he has authored or co-authored over 150 publications, including peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and monographs.
Dr. Nzengung is the inventor of MuniRem®, a patented technology by the University of Georgia that safely neutralizes explosives, bomb fillers, and chemical warfare materials, transforming them into non-hazardous end products. MuniRem® is recognized globally as a safe, eco-friendly alternative to open burning and detonation, with applications spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. As the founder and Chief Technology Officer of MuniRem Environmental, LLC, Dr. Nzengung oversees the growth, development, and application of MuniRem® technologies, designing customized remediation solutions for diverse client needs. His efforts have positioned MuniRem Environmental as a leader in safe, portable, and cost-effective munitions remediation technologies, earning him accolades such as the 2024 Regents Entrepreneur award and 2024 ACE Bank Entrepreneur recognition.
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