Han Gu has extensive experience in the field of chemical engineering, specializing in water treatment systems. Currently serving as a Scientist/Process Specialist at the Orange County Water District since January 2017, Han has a strong background that includes significant roles at the Water Technology Research (WaTeR) Center at UCLA, where projects involved the development of advanced smart membrane-based water treatment systems and automation of desalination pilot systems. As a Teaching Fellow at UCLA's Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Han taught upper division and graduate courses, designed laboratory experiments, and mentored undergraduate students. Previous volunteer research roles included conducting field pilot testing at the Seawater Desalination Test Facility and demonstrating integrated membrane systems for industrial wastewater treatment. Han Gu holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Chemical Engineering from UCLA, completing the doctoral degree in 2016.
Orange County Water District
Orange County's (Calif.) Groundwater Authority Since 1933. The Orange County Water District (OCWD) manages the large groundwater basin underlying north and central Orange County that provides 85 percent of the water for 2.5 million citizens. OCWD is committed to enhancing Orange County’s groundwater quality and reliability in an environmentally friendly manner. With nearly 90 years of prudent planning and careful investment, OCWD has doubled the sustainable yield of the groundwater basin. OCWD is a special district established by the California State Legislature in 1933 and governed by a 10-member board of directors. Separate from the County of Orange, OCWD supplies water to residents in the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster and Yorba Linda. Go to www.ocwd.com for more information.