Jack Huang
Professor, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
"Environmental issues have a serious impact on everyone's lives. When we bring products to market, we solve real problems for real people. Knowing that my research can make a difference drives me to work even harder."
Jack Huang has made a powerful mark on both the University's research enterprise and global health.
His breakthrough technology, DE-FLUORO, removes PFAS (forever chemicals) from drinking water, eliminating one of the most persistent and dangerous human- made pollutants of this century.
During his tenure at UGA, Dr. Huang has submitted 13 invention disclosures, including four issued U.S. patents, two issued Australian patents, and multiple pending patent applications, which led to his recognition as 2024 UGA Inventor of the Year. These products lead to more than research papers. Dr. Huang focuses on challenging environmental issues like cleanup of persistent pollutants and soil health enhancement. He is committed to providing solutions for problems that affect people's health and quality of life.
This spirit of innovation runs deep across campus, with more than 1,200 products brought to market through UGA research since the 1970s. Last year alone, industry partners launched 66 new products from our labs into the world.