Rothman Honors Rutgers Science Student from Leonia for National Recognition

U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-9), who represents Fort Lee in Congress, recently congratulated Gabriel Giraldo of Leonia, an undergraduate science student attending Rutgers University, for his work in energy-efficient water filtration.

Gabriel and his parents were in Washington, DC on April 12 because he was selected as part of Rutgers’ prestigious Council on Undergraduate Research’s (CUR) “Posters on the Hill” Showcase. Gabriel specifically researched carbon-nanotube membranes and their potential to greatly increase the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of water filtration and desalination. Among the study's potential applications are helping developing nations gain greater access to fresh water.

“I am so very proud for his cutting edge work in this field and the honor he has brought to himself, his family, Leonia, and the entire state of New Jersey. His work may one day save countless lives by providing fresh water to those in need,” Rothman said in a statement.