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Professional Overview
Dr. De la Cruz is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering in the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction. His research focuses on the intersection of sustainability, energy, and the protection of human health and the environment. Dr. De la Cruz investigates the chemical and biological processes involved in both natural and engineered systems. He has active reseach on PFAS remediation through thermal and novel adsorbent-based processes. Additionally, he is characterizing a large subset of organic chemicals found in the St. Johns River for chemical profiling and fingerprinting, as well as assessing their impact on human health and the environment. Dr. De la Cruz also examines the impact of waste management on climate change, particularly methane emissions from landfills and biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS). He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering with a minor in Forest Biomaterials from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the University of North Florida, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Purdue University Environmental and Ecological Engineering. Outside of academia, Dr. De la Cruz enjoys engaging in outdoor activities such as whitewater kayaking, backpacking, and skiing.
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Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Engineering Minor in Forest Biomaterials, PhD
Chemical Engineering Minor in Environmental Science, MS
Chemical Engineering, BS
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Peatland Mid-Infrared Database
Teickner, H., Agethen, S., Berger, S., Boelsen, R. I., Borken, W., Bragazza, L., Broder, T., De La Cruz, F. B., Diaconu, A. C., Dise, N. B., Drollinger, S., Estop-Aragonés, C., Gałka, M., Martí, M., Glatzel, S., Groß, J., Harris, L., Heffernan, L., Hodgkins, S. B. & Hömberg-Grandjean, A. & 19 others, , Apr 6 2026, In: Scientific Data. 13, 1, 538.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leveraging Heterogeneous Catalyst Design Principles for Volatile PFAS Destruction through the Thermal Decomposition of CF4
Williams, B. P., Elia, R., Mbando, H., Wilke, J. D. & De la Cruz, F. B., Nov 11 2025, In: ACS Omega. 10, 44, p. 52091-52096 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Nationwide Estimate of Volatile Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Emissions from U.S. Landfills via Landfill Gas
De la Cruz, F. B., Titaley, I. A., Wang, Y., Field, J. A. & Barlaz, M. A., Nov 25 2025, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 59, 46, p. 24899-24908 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Review of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl treatment in combustion-based thermal waste systems in the United States
Weitz, K., Kantner, D., Kessler, A., Key, H., Larson, J., Bodnar, W., Parvathikar, S., Davis, L., Robey, N., Taylor, P., De la Cruz, F., Tolaymat, T., Weber, N., Linak, W., Krug, J. & Phelps, L., Jul 1 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 932, p. 172658 172658.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Landfill Codisposal of On-Site Vegetation and Coal Combustion Residuals: Implications for Gas Management
De la Cruz, F., Setz, M., Barlaz, M. & Varsho, J., Apr 14 2023, In: ACS ES and T Engineering. 3, 4, p. 500-508 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Press/Media
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Landfills belch toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into the air
7/11/24
3 items of Media coverage
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Renewed focus on landfill calculations as waste industry faces pressure to reduce emissions
3/9/21
1 item of Media coverage
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