Dr. Michael J. Bentel is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and director of the Chemistry for Environmental Remediation & Sustainability (CERS) Laboratory. His research focuses on developing innovative solutions for PFAS and emerging contaminants through photochemistry, electrochemistry, catalysis, solvent engineering, and advanced analytical chemistry. The Bentel Group specializes in contaminant fate and transformation studies, water treatment technologies, chemical separations, and sustainable manufacturing. Dr. Bentel welcomes collaborations with industry, government, and academic partners on environmental chemistry, process development, technology evaluation, and analytical method development.