Student Profiles
Omar Orozco
Omar Orozco is a dedicated student embarking on his junior year at UCR, majoring in chemical engineering. His passion lies in the intersection of theoretical concepts and real-world applications. With curiosity as his driving force, he looks to explore the profound interplay between these aspects, pushing the boundaries of understanding.
- 2023 Summer Bridge to Research Fellow
- Fall 2023 CHE 190 Research Units
Dianna-Kristina Martinez
- Fall 2023 CHE 190 Research Units
Dylon Chan
- Fall 2023 CHE 190 Research Units
Alexis Flores
- Mentoring Students in Research Program - Summer 2023
Jiali Li
Mentoring Students in Research Program - Summer 2023
PI: Amanda Rupiper
Education:
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (Dec. 2020) – University of California, Davis
Dissertation: On emerging water demand management methods: from onsite water reuse to reducing urban water losses.
M.S. in Environmental Engineering (2019) – University of California, Davis
M.S. in Environmental Management (2016) – University of San Francisco
B.S. in Environmental Science (2011) – Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Publications:
- Rupiper, A.M., Good, R., Miller, G., & Loge, F.J. (In Review). Using energy tariffs to help the California water sector to shift energy demands, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase renewable energy integration statewide.
- Rupiper, A.M., Weil, J., Bruno, E., Jessoe, K., & Loge, F.J. (2022). Untapped potential: Leak reduction is the most cost-effective urban water management tool. Environmental Research Letters. 17, 034021. doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac54cb
- Rupiper, A.M., Guilliams, M., Bush, M., Jessoe, K., & Loge, F.J. (2021). Assessing data adequacy for determining utility-specific water loss reduction standards. Journal of Water Resources, Management, and Planning. 147(8): 05021011.
- Rupiper, A.M. & Loge, F.J. (2019). Identifying and overcoming barriers to onsite non-potable water reuse in California from local stakeholder perspectives. Journal of Resources, Conservation, and Recycling. X(4), 100018.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcrx.2019.100018
- Rupiper, A.M, Lee, R., & Loge, F.J. (In preparation – Full Draft). Assessing energy intensity calculation methodologies in potable water systems.