Dr. Yuhe Cao is an Associate Professor of Research in Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso. Since 2006, his work has centered on membrane science and technology, spanning bio-inspired carbon nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, gas separation, energy storage devices, novel nanomaterials, and bioseparation. His experience includes polymeric membrane fabrication, oil purification, bioactive compound separations, and hollow-fiber membranes for gas separations, leading to patents and peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Cao’s research aims to develop new, cost-effective technologies for wastewater treatment, desalination, and gas separation through advances in materials design, process optimization, and scalable membrane device fabrication.