Steven Xiao, Ph.D., P.E., has joined T&M Associates, expanding the firm’s technical capabilities for treatment of municipal and industrial water and wastewater.
Xiao brings national and international experience in process design, operation and optimization within both private and public sectors. His specialized expertise adds a new dimension to the water resources practice and will serve both regional and national clientele from T&M’s Cleveland office.
Xiao offers expertise in process and hydraulic modeling, tertiary treatment unit processes, wastewater characterization and conventional water treatment unit processes such as coagulation, filtration, sedimentation, chemical treatment, disinfection and pumping systems. His experience in advanced treatment technologies includes numerous membrane, carbon absorption and physical/chemical treatment technologies. Most notably, he was involved with pilot-scale studies aimed at optimizing North America’s first and the world’s largest thermal hydrolysis pretreatment/high load mesophilic anaerobic digestion process. He presented his research findings at various national conferences.
“Dr. Xiao’s deep understanding of emerging technologies and knowledge of process design will benefit the most complex water and wastewater treatment challenges our clients face,” said Ihsan Al-Fayyomi, T&M’s senior vice president and environmental services practice leader. “By adding a recognized technical leader of this caliber, our clients will be able to access a comprehensive range of efficient solutions as they look to address aging infrastructure and ever tightening regulatory requirements.”
Xiao holds three degrees in environmental engineering: a BS from Southeast University in Nanjing, China; a MSE from Johns Hopkins University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining T&M, he spent six years at China Yida Holding, managing projects and designs at water treatment plants and facilities in China. Before China Yida Holding, he worked at Brown and Caldwell and GAI Consultants. Xiao is a registered professional engineer in multiple states.
Source: T&M Associates
