EWR (Environmental and Water Resources) seminars are held on every Wednesday at 4:00 PM in Harbert 111. All environmental and hydraulics engineering graduate students and research staff are required to attend these seminars; please let your advisor know if your are unable to attend. The main objective of the EWR seminar series is to provide a forum for exchanging research ideas with various environmental and water resources professionals. These are formal seminars for 40 to 45 minutes followed by 10 to 15 minutes of discussions. Come and enjoy the talk! It is a great opportunity to learn from world-class experts!
EWR News 2006:
- Professor Kim Hayes from the University of Michigan delivered a special Sam Ginnn College of Engineering distinguished seminar on May 3rd 2006.
- Professor Bruce Logan from Penn State University delivered this academic year’s CH2MHILL distinguished seminar on April 26th 2006.
- Outstanding EWR students were recognized at this seminar event. Professor Bruce Logan from Penn State University delivered this academic year’s CH2MHILL distinguished seminar on April 26th 2006. Outstanding EWR students were recognized at this seminar event. From left Thomas Steinwinder (outstanding MS student), Dr. Prabhakar Clement (EWR seminar coordinator), Dr. Bruce Logan (distinguished visitor), Ralph Zee (Associate Dean), Zhong Xiong (outstanding PhD student, and Dr Mike Stallings (CE Head).
EWR SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2006
Date Speaker Topic/ Abstract Faculty
18 Jan Sung Hee Joo, PhD, Auburn University,Environmental Engineering
Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation
DZ
25 Jan Rachel Poretsky, University of Georgia
Exploring Gene Expression in Natural Samples
WH
1 Feb
Mark Bricka, PhD, Mississippi State University,Chemical and Environmental Eng.
Evaluation of Phosphate Treatment Methods to Reduce Lead Mobility at Military Small Arms Training Ranges
MOB
8 Feb
Andy O’Reilly, US Geological Survey
Geochemistry, Geomicrobiology, and Bioremediation of Metals and Arsenic in Groundwater
TPC
1 March
Tae Woo Yi, Auburn University,Environmental Engineering
Mechanisms for Removal of 17α-Ethinylestradiol in Bioreactors
WH
8 March
Dave Worley, PhD, Auburn University, Chemistry
New Biocidal Materials
MOB
15 March
Prabhakar Clement, PhD, Auburn University, Environmental Engineering
Impacts of the 2004 Tsunami on Land and Water Resources of Sri Lankan Coastal Areas
TPC
22 March
Mark Barnett, PhD, Auburn University, Environmental Engineering New Paradigms from The Netherlands
MOB
5 April
Kaye Savage, PhD, Vanderbilt University, Earth and Environmental Science
Impurities and heterogeneity in pyrite: Influences on crystal properties and oxidation reactions
MOB
12 April Lin Li, PhD, Jackson State University,Environmental Engineering Metals Leaching and Ground Water Impact from Fly Ash Stabilized Soils in Highways TPC 19 April Ron Falta, PhD, Clemson University, Geology and Environmental Eng. EDB and 1,2-DCA from Leaded Gasoline Contaminated Groundwater TPC 26 April Bruce Logan, PhD, Penn State University BioEnergy Recovery from Waste Biomass Using Microbial Fuel Cell Technology WH 3 May Kim Hayes, PhD, University of Michigan Reduced Iron Sulfide Systems for Sequestration of Metals and Transformation of Chlorinated Pollutants from Groundwater DZ 10 May
Henning Prommer, PhD, CSIRO - Perth, Australia
(PHT3D code author)
Reactive transport modeling using PHT3D
TPC
17 May
Massimo Rolle, PhD Cadndiate, Torino Polytechnic, Turin, Italy
Fate and transport of chlorinated solvents from a landfil site
TPC
EWR SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2005
Date Speaker Topic/ Abstract Faculty
24 Aug Eve L. Kuniansky, US Geological Survey
Models Gone Bad? Common Modeling Problems and How to Solve Them
TPC
31 Aug Crist Khachikian, Ph.D, California State, Los Angelas
Assessing the Bioavailability of Metals in the Pt. Mugu sediments
TPC
7 Sept
Dongye Zhao, Ph.D, Auburn University, Environmental Engineering
Application of Novel Stabilizers for Enhanced Stability and Reactivity of Iron-based Nanoparticles for In-Situ Destruction of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soils
WH
14 Sept
Fares Y. Adbo, Portland Cement Association
Roller-Compacted Concrete for Water Resources
TPC
21 Sept
Rebecca Moseley, Auburn University, Environmental Engineering
Laboratory Safety
MOB
28 Sept
Kevin Kennoy,Christian Dunaway, PE,Ashley Turnbull, PE, Tetra Tech, Inc.
Real World Engineering – The In’s and Out’s of Pump Station Design
TPC
12 Oct
Joe Ricker, Premier Environmental Services, Inc. Innovative Method for Evaluating Groundwater Contaminant Plume Stability
TPC
19 Oct
Dan Giammar, Ph.D, Washington Univ. – St. Louis
Environmental Fate and Transport of Lead: Effects of Phosphate on Adsorption and Dissolution-Precipitation Reactions
MOB
2 Nov Jerry Allison,Ph.D, Allison Geoscience Consultants Estimation of Metal Partitioning Coefficients Using the MINTEQA2 Speciation Model TPC 9 Nov Jessica Esty, Auburn University, Environmental Engineering The Effects of Sulfide on Pulp and Paper Wastewater Color Reversion CRL 16 Nov Gang Chen, Ph.D, Florida A&M – Florida State Bacterial Transport as Related to Surface Properties TPC 30 Nov Hila Elifantz, U. of Delaware The contribution of major bacterial groups to dissolved organic matter assimilation in oceanic environments WH
EWR News 2005: Dr Glenn Daigger, President and Chief Technology Officer of CH2M Hill and a member of National Academy of Engineers delivered this academic year’s CH2MHILL distinguished seminar on April 26th 2006. Outstanding EWR students were recognized at this seminar event. From left Blake Jeffcoat (Vice President and Regional Manager, CH2M Hill), Dr Willie Harper (CE faculty member), Feng He (outstanding PhD student), Dustin Harris (outstanding MS student) and Dr. Glenn Daigger (distinguished visitor).
EWR SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2005
Date Speaker Topic/ Abstract Faculty
Wednesday, Jan 26th 4.00 PM Professor David Radcliffe, Univerity of Georgia
Design of septic tanks for sewage disposal
TPC
Wednesday, February 9th at 4 pm Dr. Ching-Hua Huang, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Transformation of N-Oxide and Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial Agents in the Presence of Metal Oxides
DZ
Monday, Feb 28th 3 pm
Ms. Cevza Melek Kazezyilmaz-Alhan, Duke University
The Impact of Surface/Ground Water Interactions on Streams and Wetlands
CE
Monday, March 14th at 3 pm
Dr. Michael Brooks, USEPA Oaklahoma
The Use of Contaminant Flux Measurements as an Assessment Tool for DNAPL Remedial Performance
CE
Monday, March 21st at 3 pm
Dr Latif Kalin, U.S. EPA, National Risk Management Research Laboratory
Sediment source identification over watersheds: Influence of spatial scale and sediment travel times
CE
Friday, April 8th at 3 pm
Dr. Erkan Istanbulluoglu, Civil & Environ. Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
On the links between climate, soil, vegetation and landscape morphology: Field observations and modeling
CE
Friday, June 3rd at 4 pm
Mr. Massimo Rolle, Turin Polytechnic University, Italy Scenario modeling as a tool for a critical evaluation of natural attenution
TPC
Wednesday, April 27th 3 pm
Dr. Glenn T. Daigger, Member of NAE, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, CH2M Hill, Inc.
Emerging Wastewater Management Challenges
WH
EWR SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2004
Date Speaker Topic/ Abstract Faculty
Thursday, July 15th 4.00 PM Dr. Greg Davis, CSIRO-Australia
Metals and Pesticides in Groundwater: Some Australian Examples on Permeable Reactive Barrier Remediation TPC
Wednesday, August 25th 4.00 PM Mr. Jon Davis, Stantec Consulting, Inc.
Assessment of chemical soil amendments for controlling erosion and sedimentation from off-road vehicle trails
TPC
Wednesday, September, 1st, 4.00 PM Graduate student seminars by
Zhong Xiong & Byungryul An
Advisor: Dr. Don Zhao
Assessment Removal of Perchlorate from Drinking Water Using a New Class of Ion Exchangers
&
Selective Removal of Arsenic from Drinking Water Using a New Class of Ion Exchangers
DZ
Wednesday, September, 15th, 4 PM Dr. Randy Gentry, University of Tennesse
Synoptic Monitoring of Environmental Tracers in and Near Focused Recharge Sites to Better Understand Aquifer Behavior
TPC
Wednesday, September, 29th, 4 PM Dr. Shannon Vinyard, Vinyard Technologies
Turning Waste into Fuel
AUEI
Wednesday, October 6th, 4 PM Dr. Roger Lee, USEPA/USGS
The Importance of Being Earnest in the Application of Science to Investigations at EPA Superfund Sites in Region 6
TPC
Wednesday Oct 13th 3 pm Mr. Jeremy Daugherty, Ring Industrial Group EZ flow
http://www.ringindustrial.com/
Measurable Properties of Onsite Wastewater Systems, and the Science of Getting the Water into the Ground
TPC
Wednesday Oct 20th 4pm
Dr. Mark Dougherty, Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University
Documenting long-term water quality changes in an urbanizing watershed in Northern Virginia
WH/
AUEI
Wednesday, November 3rd, 4 PM Dr. Susan Richardson, USEPA, Athens
The Next Generation of Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products and HealthIssues
MOB
Wednesday, November 10th, 4 PM Professor Jesús Carrera, 2004 Henry Darcy Medal Winner
Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
Use of groundwater models: Is there a case for reactive transport modeling
TPC
Wednesday, November 17th, 4 pm
Dr. Ravi Ravichandran, Entrix, Inc., Atlanta.
Role of Natural Organic Matter on the Fate & Transport of Mercury in Aquatic Environments
TPC
EWR News 2003-2004:
Professor Menachem Elimelech (currently a member of the National Academy of Engineering) Yale University visited Auburn University to give a CH2MHILL research seminar on Wednesday, October 29th 2003.
Professor Bruce Rittmann a member of National Academy of Enginnering and Professor of Environmental Engineering at the Northwestern University delivered this academic year’s final EWR seminar on May 5th 2004. Outstanding EWR students were recognized at this seminar event. Behind from left Prof. Stallings (CE Head), Cristhian Quezada (outstanding masters student), Scott Cummings (Project Manager, CH2M Hill), Prof. Ritttmann (Distinguished seminar speaker); front from left: Dr. Clement (CE faculty and EWR seminar coordinator), Lucida Xu (outstanding PhD student), Kathleen Donovan (undergraduate environmental student award), Blake Jeffcoat (Vice President and Regional Manager, CH2M Hill).
EWR SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2004
Date Speaker Topic/ Abstract Faculty
Wednesday, January 21st 4.00 PM Mr. William Alexander
Saving New Zealand Lakes! TPC
Wednesday, January 28th 4.00 PM Mr. James Robbinson, USGS-Alabama
Simulation of Groundwater Flow and Land Subsidence in the Chicot, Evangeline and Jasper Aquifers, Texas TPC
Wednesday, February, 4th, 4 PM Dr. Ming-Kuo Lee, Geology Dept.
Water-Sediment-Bacteria Interactions in Alabama Coastal Plain Aquifers: Field and Modeling Studies TPC
Wednesday, February 11th, 4 PM Dr. Maria Zufall, Trinity-Consultants, Atlanta
Ambient Air Quality Standards: Regulating Manufacturing and Modeling Ambient Impacts to Protect Human Health
MOB
Wednesday, February 18th, 4 PM David Stejskal and Mr. Jonathan Childs, CH2MHILL Preparing for the World of Consulting Engineering
WH
Wednesday, February 25th, 3 PM, Auburn Library
Professor Michael Stewart, Troy State University
Current implementation of the clean water act
AUEI
Wednesday, March 10th at 4 PM
Dr. Tao Cheng, Auburn University
Uranium(VI) Adsorption to Goethite-coated Sand: Effects of Phosphate
MOB
Wednesday, March 17th at 3 PM, AU Library
Dr. Prabhakar Clement, Auburn University
Methods for modeling saltwater intrusion and other density-coupled groundwater problems TPC
Tuesday, March 23rd at 3.30 PM, AU Conference Hotel
Dr. Jerry Melillo, Woods Hole Laboratory, Massachusetts
Weaver Lecture presented at the IRSG conference
Global change, interdisciplinary research and environmental policy
AUEI
April 7th, Wednesday at 4 PM, H-111
Mr. Massimo Rolle, Polytechnic of Turin, Italy Natural Attenuation of chlorinated solvents at a landfill site
TPC
Wedenesday, April 14th at 4 PM Ms. Heather Sawyer
Legislative Assistant to US Senator Jeff Sessions
Catalysts for Change: Understanding Congress and the Variables of Science Policy
MOB
April 21st
Professor Mike McKee, Auburn University
Application of Computational Chemistry to Environmental Engineering
MOB
May 5th at 3 pm
Professor Bruce Rittmann, Northwestern University
Modeling Multi-Component Biofilms – Why some biofilms are strong, while others are weak
WH
EWR SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2003
PREVIOUS YEAR SEMINARS
Fall 2002
Spring 2003Environmental and Water Research (EWR) seminar series is organized by the Department of Civil Engineering. For details please contact the seminar coordinators: Dr.Prabhakar Clement (clement@eng.auburn.edu or Tel: 334-844-6268) or Zhong Xiong (xiongzh@auburn.edu)
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