Arjun Venkatesan

Associate Professor - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology

Dr. Arjun Venkatesan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at NJIT. His research focuses on the occurrence, fate, and treatment of toxic chemicals in the environment, with a current focus on PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, and pesticides. Additionally, he develops novel analytical and monitoring approaches to assess human and environmental health risks associated with toxic exposures and drug use. To date, he has secured and managed >$8 million in externally funded research grants from federal, state, and industry sponsors. His work has been featured in media, including National Geographic, NY Times, PBS programming and the National Institutes of Health, among others. He is a recipient of the 2025 40 Under 40 Recognition Program from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. Venkatesan received his Master’s in environmental engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2009) and his Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Arizona State University (2013).