MacArthur Fellow Dr. William Tarpeh will deliver Missouri S&T’s 2026 Mathes Distinguished Lecture at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Innovation Lab Forum on campus.
Tarpeh, an assistant professor of chemical engineering at Stanford University, will present “Designing Catalysts and Reactive Separations for Electrochemical Wastewater Refining,” highlighting innovative approaches that treat polluted wastewater while recovering valuable chemicals such as fertilizers. The event is free and open to the public and will also be available via Zoom (umsystem.zoom.us/j/92033192597).
Event Details:
- Speaker: Dr. William Tarpeh, MacArthur Fellowship recipient
- Date & Time: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17
- Location: Innovation Lab Forum, Missouri S&T
- Virtual Option: Live via Zoom
Tarpeh’s honors include the MacArthur Fellowship, NSF CAREER Award, Paul Busch Award, and recognition as one of the AIChE 35 Under 35, reflecting his leadership in advancing sustainable and accessible water treatment solutions.
