
Lesley Joseph, PhD, PE
PhD, Civil Engineering
Jan. 2018 - May 2021
University of South Carolina at Columbia
Dissertation Title: Removal of heavy metals using novel materials - Advisor: Dr. Yeomin Yoon
GEM Fellowship Recipient (Declined Award)
Water Environment Association of SC Endowed Fellowship Recipient (2018 and 2020)
M.S.E., Environmental Engineering
Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2013
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship
Recipient of the Johns Hopkins University M. Gordon Wolman Fellowship
M.S., Civil Engineering
Aug. 2011 - May 2012
University of South Carolina at Columbia
Thesis: Removal of endocrine disrupting compounds and natural organic matter by physicochemical processes: Coagulation and adsorption – Advisor: Dr. Yeomin Yoon
B.S., Civil Engineering
Aug. 2007 - May 2011
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Minor in Environmental Studies
South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers Outstanding Student Award
Outstanding Senior in Department of Civil/Environmental Engineering at UofSC
Bruce C. Coull Outstanding Student in Environmental Studies
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor
Aug. 2020 - Present
University of South Carolina at Columbia
• Developed and currently teaching ECIV 307: Professional Development for Civil Engineers
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students on their courses and post-graduation plans
Adjunct Professor
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
• Taught WRM 2200: Introduction to Water Resources Management in an exclusive online format
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students on their courses and post-graduation plans