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Ernest R. Blatchley

Environmental Science · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1986
Water Treatment and DisinfectionListeria monocytogenes in Food SafetyInfection Control and VentilationAdvanced oxidation water treatmentWater Quality Monitoring and Analysis

Publications

214

Citations

5,518

Est. group size

~1

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

41

Publishing since 1986

Research summary
AI-generated

Ernest R. Blatchley's work focuses on disinfection technologies for water and air, especially ultraviolet (UV) and germicidal UV (GUV) systems used to inactivate pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and molds. His research spans engineering design and testing of UV reactors, indoor air quality (including pool facilities and airborne pathogen control), and risk assessment for disinfection strategies such as those relevant to COVID-19 transmission control.

Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technologyIndoor air quality and germicidal UV air cleanersWater treatment and disinfection byproductsMicrobial risk assessmentPhotochemistry and radiation-based pathogen inactivation

Publication output has remained fairly steady over the last decade, with a peak in 2022 and modest year-to-year fluctuations averaging about 7 papers per year over the last five years.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 7.2/year recently
2017: 7 publications172018: 9 publications182019: 8 publications192020: 5 publications202021: 6 publications212022: 13 publications13222023: 8 publications232024: 4 publications242025: 6 publications252026: 5 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Environmental Science & Technology×19
  • Water Research×7
  • Building and Environment×4
  • SSRN Electronic Journal×4
  • Journal of Environmental Engineering×2
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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