Daniel H. Zitomer, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE · (2016) Liu, Z., McNamara, M., and Zitomer, D., “Biochar...

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Daniel H. Zitomer, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE

Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Onsite Director of NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center on Water

Equipment and Policy

Director of the Water Quality Center

Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering

Marquette University

PO Box 1881

Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

414-288-5733

[email protected]

Research Group Webpage: http://www.eng.mu.edu/Zitomer_Lab_Group/index.html

Fields of Specialization

Anaerobic Biotechnology

Renewable Energy

Biological Wastewater Recovery

Microbial Community –Bioprocess Function Relationships

Biosolids Processing

Pyrolysis

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering 1988 Drexel University

M.S. Environmental and Water

Resources Engineering 1991 Vanderbilt University

Ph.D. Environmental and Water

Resources Engineering

(Advisor: R. E. Speece) 1994 Vanderbilt University

Registration

Registered Professional Engineering in Wisconsin, Credential # 36448-06

American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Board Certified Environmental

Engineer (BCEE), Certificate Number 11-20022

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Employment History

Consultant to Rohm and Haas Company (Philadelphia, PA), Motive Equipment (New

Berlin, WI), Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (Milwaukee, WI), United Water

Services (Milwaukee, WI), Great Lakes Naval Training Center (Great Lakes, IL),

Glatfelter Paper (Neenah, WI), City of Elmhurst (Elmhurst, IL), AECOM (Oak Brook,

IL), Milwaukee County (Milwaukee, WI), Coca-Cola Enterprises (Atlanta, GA), Ripon

Bakery (Ripon, WI), Grande Cheese Company (Brownsville, WI), Delaware County

Regional Authority (Delaware County, PA), HNTB (Milwaukee, WI), City of Janesville

(Janesville, WI), Applied Technologies (Brookfield, WI), Flint Hills Resources (Juliet,

IL), Symbiont (West Allis, WI), National Starch and Chemical Co. (Bridgewater, NJ),

Brown and Caldwell (Nashville, TN), City of Philadelphia Water Department, Paradigm

Environmental (Vancouver, BC), Cruzan Rum (St. Croix, US Virgin Islands), United

Ethanol (Milton, WI), CH2M HILL (Denver, CO), Xylem (Milwaukee, WI) and Liberty

Paper (Becker, MN).

2013 –present Onsite Director of the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research

Center (I/UCRC) on Water Equipment and Policy (WEP)

2008 -present Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering


Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2003 -present Director, Water Quality Center



2001 - 2003 Associate Director, Water Quality Center



2001 - 2008 Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering



1995 - 2001 Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering



1994 - 1995 Environmental Scientist and Designer

Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee

1993 - 1994 Teaching Assistant

Vanderbilt University


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1988 - 1993 Research Assistant (National Science Foundation Award)

Vanderbilt University


Summer 1988 Construction Inspector

PSC Environmental Services, Inc.

Limerick, Pennsylvania

1985 - 1987 Engineering Aid (Cooperative Education Assignment)

Greeley and Hansen Engineers

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Summer 1984 Survey Crew Tapeman

Abington, Pennsylvania

I. SCHOLARLY WORK

A. Book Chapters

(2011) Zitomer, D. H., and Olson, L E. “International Service Learning at Marquette

University” in Engineering Education and Practice: Embracing a Catholic Vision, J. M.

Heft and K. Hallinan eds., University of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, IN, pp. 169-

182.

(2008) "Chapter 4: Biogas Utilization," in Anaerobic Biotechnology and Odor/Corrosion

Control for Municipalities and Industries, R. E. Speece, Archae Press, Nashville, TN, pp.

95-107.

B. Refereed Journal Publications Submitted

(2016) Seib, M. D., Berg, K. J., and Zitomer, D. H., “Solids removal options with

mainstream anaerobic municipal wastewater treatment,” Environmental Technology

(2016) Bhattad, U. and Zitomer, D. H., “Preparation and Uses of Heat-Dried,

Methanogenic Cultures for Anaerobic Biotechnology,” Wat. Environ. Res.

C. Refereed Journal Publications

(2017) Venkiteshwaran, K., Milferdest, K., Hamelin, J., Fujimoto, M., Johnson, M., and

Zitomer D., “Correlating Methane Production to Microbiota in Anaerobic Digesters fed

Synthetic Wastewater,” Wat. Res., 110, pp. 161-169.

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(2016) Venkiteshwaran, K., Milferdest, K., Hamelin, J., and Zitomer D., “Anaerobic

Digester Bioaugmentation Influences Quasi Steady State Performance and Microbial

Community,” Wat. Res., 104, pp. 128-136.

(2016) Carey, D., E., Zitomer, D. H., Kappell, A. D., Choi, M. J., Hristova, K. R., and

McNamara, P. J., “Chronic Exposure to Triclosan Sustains Microbial Community Shifts

and Alters Antibiotic Resistance Gene Levels in Anaerobic Digesters,” Environ. Sci.:

Processes Impacts, 18, pp. 1060-1067.

(2016) McNamara, P., Koch, J., Liu, Z., and Zitomer, D., “Pyrolysis of Dried Wastewater

Biosolids can be Energy Positive,” Wat. Environ. Res., 88(9), pp. 804-810.

(2016) Hoffman, T. C., Zitomer, D. H., and McNamara, P. J., “Pyrolysis of Wastewater

Biosolids Significantly Reduces Estrogenicity, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 317, pp.

579-584.

(2016) Seib, M. D., Berg, K. J., and Zitomer, D. H., “Low Energy Anaerobic Membrane

Bioreactor for Municipal Wastewater Treatment,” Journal of Membrane Science, 514,

pp. 450-457.

(2016) Seib, M. D., Berg, K. J., and Zitomer, D. H., “Influent Wastewater Microbiota and

Temperature Influence Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor Microbial Community,”

Bioresource Technology, 216, pp. 446-452.

(2016) Seib, M. D., Berg, K. J., and Zitomer, D. H., “Reduced Energy Demand for

Municipal Wastewater Recovery Using an Anaerobic Floating Filter Membrane

Bioreactor,” Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2, pp. 290-297.

(2016) Venkiteshwaran, K., Bocher, B., Maki, J., and Zitomer, D. H., “Relating

Anaerobic Digestion Microbial Community and Process Function,” Microbiol.

Insights,8(S2), pp. 37-44.

(2015) Ross, J., Zitomer, D., Weirich, C., Miller, T., and McNamara, P., “Pyrolysis

Removes Common Microconstituents Triclocarban, Triclosan, and Nonylphenol from

Biosolids,” Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2, pp. 282-289.

(2015) Carey, D., Zitomer, D., Hristova, K., Kappell, A., and McNamara, P.,

“Triclocarban Influences Antibiotic Resistance and Alters Anaerobic Digester Microbial

Community Structure,” Environmental Science and Technology, 50(1), pp. 126-134.

(2015) Morris, R., Tale, V., Mathai, P., Zitomer, D., and Maki, J., “mcrA Gene

Abundance Correlates with Methane Production Rates in Anaerobic Biomass from Full-

Scale Waste Treatment Systems,” Letters in Applied Microbiology, in press.

(2015) Jimenez, J., Latrille, E., Hamand, J., Robles, A., Ferrer, J., Gaida, D., Wolf, C.,

Mairet, F., Bernard, O., Alcaraz-Gonzalez, V., Mendez-Acosta, H., Zitomer, D., Totzke,

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(2015) D., Spanjers, H., Jacobi, F., Guwy, A., Dinsdale, R., Premier, G., Mazhegrane, S.,

Ruiz-Filippi, G., Seco, A., Ribeiro, T., Pauss, A., and Steyer, J-P., “Instrumentation and

Control of Anaerobic Digestion Processes: A Review and Some Research Challenges,

Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, 14(4), pp. 615-648.

(2015) Williams, A., Mayer, B. and Zitomer, D. “Ion Exchange-Precipitation for Nutrient

Recovery from Dilute Wastewaters,” Environmental Science: Environ. Sci.: Water Res.

Technol., 1, pp. 832-838.

(2015) Mathai, P. P., Zitomer, D. H., and Maki, J. S., “Quantitative Detection of

Syntrophic Fatty Acid Degrading Bacterial Communities In Methanogenic

Environments,” Microbiology, 161, pp. 1189-1197.

(2015) Carey, D. E., McNamara, P. J., and Zitomer, D. H., “Biochar From Pyrolysis of

Biosolids for Nutrient Adsorption and Turfgrass Cultivation,” Wat. Environ. Res., 87(12),

pp. 2098-2106.

(2015) Tale, V. P., Maki, J. S., and Zitomer, D. H., “Bioaugmentation of Overloaded

Anaerobic Digesters Restores Function and Archaeal Community,” Wat. Res., 70, pp.

138-147.

(2015) Bocher, B. T. W., Cherukuri, K., Maki, J. S., Johnson, M., and Zitomer, D. H.,

“Relating Methanogen Community Structure and Anaerobic Digester Function,” Wat.

Res., 70, pp. 425-435.

(2014) Albert, R. A., Zitomer, D. H., Dollhopf, M., Schauer-Gimenez, A. E., Struble, C.,

King, M., Son, S., Langler, S., and Busse, H-. J., “Proposal of Vibriomonas

magnilimnohabitans gen. nov., sp. nov., A Novel, Curved Gram Negative Bacterium

Isolated from Lake Michigan Water,” Inter. J. Syst. Evol. Micro., 64, pp. 613-620.

(2013) Morris, R. L., Schauer-Gimenez, A. E., Bhattad, U., Kearney, C., Struble, C,

Zitomer, D. H., and Maki, J. S., "Methyl Coenzyme M Reductase (mcrA) Gene

Abundance Correlates with Activity Measurements of Methanogenic H2/CO2 Enriched

Anaerobic Biomass,” Microbial Biotechnology.

(2011) Tale, V. P., Maki, J. S., Struble, C. A., and Zitomer, D. H., “Methanogen

Community Structure-Activity Relationship and Bioaugmentation of Overloaded

Anaerobic Digesters,” Wat. Res., 45(16), pp. 5249-5256.

(2011) Navaneethan, N., Topczewski, P., Royer, S., and Zitomer, D. “Blending

Anaerobic Co-Digestates: Synergism and Economics,” Wat. Sci. Tech., 63(12), pp. 2916-

2922.

(2010) Schauer-Gimenez, A. E., Zitomer, D. H., Maki, J. S., and Struble, C. A.,

“Bioaugmentation for Improved Recovery of Anaerobic Digesters After Toxicant

Exposure,” Wat. Res. 44, pp. 3555-3564.

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(2008) Borg, J.P. and Zitomer, D. H., “Dual-Team Model for International Service-

Learning in Engineering: Remote Solar Water Pumping in Guatemala,” Journal of

Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice ASCE, 134(2), pp. 178-185.

(2008) Zitomer, D. H., Adhikari, P., Heisel, C., and Dineen, D., “Municipal Anaerobic

Digesters for Co-Digestion, Energy Recovery and GHG Reductions,” Wat. Environ. Res.

80,(3), pp. 229-237.

(2008) Zitomer, D. H., Johnson, C. C., and Speece, R. E., Metal Stimulation and

Municipal Digester Thermophilic/Mesophilic Activity,” Journal of Environmental

Engineering ASCE, 134(1), pp. 42-47.

(2007) Zitomer, D. H., Burns, R. T., Duran, M., and Vogel, D. S., “Effect of Sanitizers,

Rumensin and Temperature on Anaerobic Digester Biomass,” Biosystems Engineering,

50(5), pp. 1807-1813.

(2007) Zitomer, D H., Duran, M., Albert, R. and Guven, E., “Thermophilic Aerobic

Granular Biomass for Enhanced Settleability,” Wat. Res., 41,pp. 819-825.

(2006) Duran, M., Haznedaroglu, B. Z., and Zitomer D. H., “Microbial Source Tracking

Using Host Specific FAME Profiles of Fecal Coliforms,” Wat. Res., 40, pp. 67-74.

(2005) Haznedaroglu, B. Z., Zitomer, D. H., Hughs-Strange, G. B., and Duran, M.,

“Whole-Cell Fatty Acid Composition of Total Coliforms to Predict Sources of Fecal

Contamination,” ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering. 131(10), pp.1426-1432.

(2005) Zitomer, D. H., Bachman, T. C., and Vogel, D. S., “Thermophilic Anaerobic

Digester with Ultrafilter for Solids Stabilization,” Wat. Sci. Tech., 52(1-2), pp.525-530.

(2003) Corsi, S., Zitomer, D., Field, J., and Concilla, D., “Nonylphenol Ethoxylates and

Other Additives in Aircraft Deicers, Anti-icers, and Waters Receiving Airport Runoff,”

Environ. Sci. Tech., 37(18), pp. 4031-4037.

(2003) Zitomer, D. H., Gabor, M., and Johnson, P., “Bridge Construction in Guatemala:

Linking Social Issues and Engineering, “ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in

Engineering Education and Practice, 129(3), pp. 143-150.

(2003) Zitomer, D. H., and Ubay, G., "Propylene Glycol ADF Biodegradation Kinetics:

Comparison of Anaerobic CMSTR, Filter, and Fluidized Bed," ASCE Journal of

Environmental Engineering, 129(2), pp. 123-129.

(2002) Zitomer, D. H., Ferguson, N., McGrady, K., and Schilling, J., “Anaerobic Co-

Digestion of Aircraft Deicing Runoff and Municipal Wastewater Sludge,” Water

Environment Research, 73(6), pp. 645-654.

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(2000) Zitomer, D. H., Owens, D., and Speece, R. E., “Methanethiol as an Indicator of

Toxicity in Anaerobic Treatment,” Water Science and Technology, 42(5), pp. 231-235.

(2000) Zitomer, D. H., and Shrout, J. D., "High Sulfate, High COD Wastewater

Treatment Using Aerated Methanogenic Fluidized Beds, "Water Environment Research,

(72)1, pp.90-97.

(1998) Zitomer, D.H., and Shrout, J. D., "Feasibility and Benefits of Methanogenesis

Under Oxygen-Limited Conditions," Waste Management, 18, pp. 107-116.

(1998) Zitomer, D. H., "Stoichiometry of Combined Aerobic and Methanogenic COD

Transformation," Wat. Res., 32(3), pp. 669 - 676.

(1998) Novotny, V., Muehring, D., Zitomer, D. H., Smith, D. W., and Facey, R.

"Cyanide and Metal Pollution by Urban Snowmelt: Impact of Deicing Compounds,"

Water Science and Technology, 38 (1), pp. 223-230.

(1995) Zitomer, D. H., and Speece, R. E., "Methanethiol in Nonacclimated Sewage

Sludge After Addition of Chloroform and Other Toxicants,"Environmental Science and

Technology, 29, pp.762-768.

(1993) Zitomer, D. H., and Speece, R. E., "Sequential Environments for Enhanced

Biotransformation of Aqueous Contaminants," Environmental Science and Technology,

27(2), pp. 226-244.

D. Patents and Provisional Patents

(2016) Provisional Patent No. 62351757, submitted on June 17, Biochar Derived from

Industrial Byproducts as a Catalyst for Pyrolysis, Co-inventors Zhongzhe Liu and Patrick

McNamara.

(2015) Patent No. 9,074,179, issued on July 7, Bioaugmentation of Anaerobic Digester

Systems

(2013) Patent No. 8,557,563, issued October 15, Preservation of Methanogenic,

Hydrogen-Utilizing Microbial Cultures

E. Refereed Conference Proceedings

(2016) Liu, Z., McNamara, M., and Zitomer, D., “Biochar Production and Bio-Oil

Upgrading by Synergistic Catalytic Pyrolysis of Wastewater Biosolids and Industrial

Waste,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and

Conference (WEFTEC), New Orleans, LA, Sept. 24-28, 7 pages.

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(2016) Venkiteshwaran, K., Milferstedt, K., Hamelin, J., and Zitomer, D.,

“Bioaugmentation of Anaerobic Digesters for Increased Methane Production,”

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference

(WEFTEC), New Orleans, LA, Sept. 24-28, 3 pages.

(2016) Benn, N., Morse, M., Schauer-Gimenez, A., and Zitomer, D., “Anaerobic Co-

Digestion of Bioplastics,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation Residuals

and Biosolids Conference, Milwaukee, WI, April 4-6, 7 pages.

(2016) Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P., “Consumer Product Antimicrobials Select

for Antibiotic Resistance in Anaerobic Digesters,” Proceedings of the Water

Environment Federation Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Milwaukee, WI, April 4-6.

(2016) Liu, Z, McNamara, P., Zitomer, D., “Product Upgrading During Biosolids

Pyrolysis by Using a Low-Cost Natural Catalyst,” Proceedings of the Water Environment

Federation Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Milwaukee, WI, April 4-6, 7 pages.

(2016) Venkiteshwaran, K., Johnson, M., and Zitomer, D., “Methane Production can be

Predicted From Anaerobic Digester Microbial Community Structure,” Proceedings of the

Water Environment Federation Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Milwaukee, WI,

April 4-6, 5 pages.

(2015) Seib, M., Berg, K., Merry, A., Trickle, G., and Zitomer, D., “Does Municipal

Wastewater Anaerobic Biotechnology Really take less Energy than Activated Sludge?,”

in proceedings of 14th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, November 15-18, Vina

del Mar, Chile, International Water Association, electronic, 5 pages.

(2015) Venkiteshwaran, K., and Zitomer, D., “Anaerobic Digester Bioaugmentation:

Does it work and does it last?,” in proceedings of 14th World Congress on Anaerobic

Digestion, November 15-18, Vina del Mar, Chile, International Water Association,

electronic, 5 pages.

(2015) Bartáček, J., Novotny, V., and Zitomer, D., “Recovery of Energy from Municipal

Used Water,” Proceedings of Water and Energy 2015: Opportunities for Energy and

Resource Recovery in the Changing World, Washington, D.C., June 8-10.

(2014) McNamara, P., Koch, J., Zitomer, D., “Pyrolysis of Wastewater Biosolids: Lab-

Scale Experiments and Modeling,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation

Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Austin, TX, May 18-21.

(2013) Carey, D.E., McNamara, P.J., Zitomer, D.H., “Biosolid Derived Biochar to

Immobilize and Recycle Ammonium From Wastewater for Agronomy.” Proceedings of

the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC),

Chicago, IL, Oct. 7-10.

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(2013) Carey, D., Armstrong, A., Rockman, A. McNamara, P., Ebeling, A., and Zitomer,

D., “Biosolid Derived Biochar to Immobilize and Recycle Ammonium from Wastewater

for Agronomy” in proceedings of Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition

and Conference (WEFTEC), October 5-9, Chicago, IL electronic, 22 pages.

(2013) Kusowski, J., Graziano, S., Desing, W., Whitlock, D., Sigmund, T., and Zitomer,

D., “Anaerobic Co-Digestion Planning and Research for NEW Water (Green Bay, WI),”

in proceedings of Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition and Conference

(WEFTEC), October 5-9, Chicago, IL electronic, 14 pages.

(2013) Bocher, B., and Zitomer, D., “Relating Methanogen Community Structure and

Anaerobic Digester Function,” in proceedings of 13th World Congress on Anaerobic

Digestion, June 25-28, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, International Water Association,

electronic, 4 pages.

(2013) Venkiteshwaran, K., Bocher, B., and Zitomer, D., “Predicting Bioaugmentation

Outcome Based on SMA Screening and Methanogen Community Structure,” in

proceedings of 13th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, June 25-28, Santiago de

Compostela, Spain, International Water Association, electronic, 5 pages.

(2013) Carey, D. E., McNamara, P. J., and Zitomer, D., “Biochar from Anaerobically

Digested Biosolids as an Adsorbent for Ammonium and Phosphate,” in proceedings of

13th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, June 25-28, Santiago de Compostela,

Spain, International Water Association, electronic, 5 pages.

(2012) Bhattad, U. H., Cherukuri, K., Maki, J. S., and Zitomer, D. H., “A Novel

Approach of Preserved, Dried Methanogenic Biomass for Bioaugmentation and Standard

Laboratory Applications,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition and

Conference (WEFTEC 2012), New Orleans, LA, 11 pp.

(2012) Bocher, B., and Zitomer, D., “Little Bugs Matter Big Time: How Staged

Anaerobic Digestion Increases Methanogenic Activity and Alters Microbial

Community,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition and Conference

(WEFTEC 2012), New Orleans, LA, 18 pp.

(2012) Venkiteshwaran, K., Seib, M., Bocher, B., and Zitomer, D., “Bioaugmentation

Can Increase Steady-State Methane Production and COD Reduction in Anaerobic

Digesters,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition and Conference

(WEFTEC 2012), New Orleans, LA, 13 pp.

(2012) Navaratnam, N., Topczewski, P., Maki, J., and Zitomer, D., “Anaerobic Co-

Digestion Changes Microbial Community and Synergistically Increases Biogas

Production in Municipal Digesters,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition

and Conference (WEFTEC 2012), New Orleans, LA, 20 pp.

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(2010) Bocher, B., and Zitomer, D. H., “Staged Anaerobic Digestion as a Means to

Increase Specific Methanogenic Activity,” in proceedings of International Water

Association (IWA) 12th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, Guadalajara, Mexico,

October 31st – November 4th., 5 pp.

(2010) Tale, V. P., Maki, J. S., Struble, C. A., and Zitomer, D. H. “Bioaugmentation Can

Improve Anaerobic Digester Performance after Organic Overload,” in proceedings of

International Water Association (IWA) 12th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion,

Guadalajara, Mexico, October 31st – November 4th, 5 pp.

(2010) Navaneethan, N., Topczewski, P., Royer, S., and Zitomer, D. “Blending

Anaerobic Co-Digestates: Synergism and Economics,” in proceedings of International

Water Association (IWA) 12th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, Guadalajara,

Mexico, October 31st – November 4th, 5 pp.

(2010) Bhattad, U. H., Maki, J. S., Struble, C. A., Schauer-Gimenez, A. E., and Zitomer,

D. H., “ Culture Conditions and Cryoprotectant Addition Influences Methanogenic

Activity After Freeze-Drying in Air,” in proceedings of International Water Association

(IWA) 12th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, Guadalajara, Mexico, October 31st

– November 4th , 5 pp.

(2010) Navaneethan, N., Topczewski, P., Royer, S., and Zitomer, D. “Anaerobic Co-

Digestion for Increased Renewable Energy,” Water Environment Federation Technical

Exposition and Conference (WEFTEC 2010), New Orleans, LA, 15 pp.

(2010) Tale, V. P., and Zitomer D. H., “Bioaugmentation for Anaerobic Digester

Recovery After Organic Overload,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition

and Conference (WEFTEC 2010), New Orleans, LA, 14 pp.

(2009) Schauer-Gimenez, A., Maki, J.S., Struble, C.A., and Zitomer, D.H.

“Bioaugmentation with Hydrogen-Utilizers for Anaerobic Digester Recovery,” Water

Environment Federation Technical Exposition and Conference (WEFTEC 2009), Orange

County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, October 10-14, 2009: 632-640.

(2004) Zitomer, D., Lynch, D., Kemp, J., and Kade, F. “Thermophilic-Mesophilic

Digestion: Occurrence and Prevention of High VFAs,” Water Environment Federation

Technical Exposition and Conference, New Orleans, LA, October 6th , 4 pp.

(2004) Zitomer, D. H., Bachman, T. C., and Vogel, D. S., “Thermophilic Digestion with

Ultrafiltration for Solids Stabilization,” 10th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion,

International Water Association, Montreal, Canada, August 29-September 2nd, 4 pp.

(2004) Zitomer, D. H., Kemp, J., and Kade, F., “Occurrence and Prevention of High

VFAs in Temperature-Phased Digestion,” 10th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion,

Montreal, International Water Association, Canada, August 29-September 2nd, 4 pp.

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(2003) Zitomer, D. H., and P. Johnson, “International Service Learning in Environmental

Engineering,” in proceedings of American Society of Civil Engineers 2003 World Water

and Environmental Resources Congress, June 22-23, 2003, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,

pp. 124-129.

(2001) Zitomer, D. H., Dineen, D. D., and Schilling, J., “Full-Scale Co-Digestion of

Aircraft Deicer Runoff and Municipal Sludge,” in proceedings of International

Association on Water Quality (IWQ) 9th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion,

Antwerp, Belgium, September 2 – 6, pp. 191-194.

(2001) Zitomer, D. H., and Ubay, G., “Anaerobic Digestion Kinetics of Propylene Glycol

Aircraft Deicing Fluid,” in proceedings of International Association on Water Quality

(IWQ) 9th. World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, Antwerp, Belgium, September 2 –

6, pp. 173 – 176.

(2001) Guven, E., Bachman, T., Upendrakumar, K. C., and Zitomer, D., “Soft Drink

Wastewater Treatment by Anaerobic Contact Sequencing Batch Reactor,” in proceedings

of International Association on Water Quality (IWQ) 9th. World Congress on Anaerobic

Digestion, Antwerp, Belgium, September 2 – 6, pp. 269 – 272.

(2000) Zitomer, D. H., McGrady, K., Ferguson, N., and Guven, E., “Phased Anaerobic

Co-Digestion of Aircraft Deicing Fluid and Sludge: Propionaldehyde as Intermediate,”

Water Environment Federation 73rd. Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, October 14-18,

14 pp.

(2000) Yerkes, D., Zitomer, D. H., and Speece, R. E., “The Role of Toxic Substances in

Odor Release from Anaerobic Systems,” Water Environment Federation 73rd. Annual

Conference, Anaheim, CA, October 14-18, 5 pp.

(1999) Zitomer, D. H., Ferguson, N., McGrady, K., and Schilling, J., "Anaerobic Co-

Digestion of Aircraft Deicing Runoff and Municipal Wastewater Sludge," Proceedings of

Water Environment Federation 72nd. Annual Conference, Municipal Wastewater

Treatment Research, vol. 2, 16 pp.

(1998) Zitomer, D. H., and Shrout, J. D., "Fluidized Bed Reactors Under Limited

Aeration: Methanogen Activity and Low Alkalinity Requirements," Proceedings of

Water Environment Federation 71st. Annual Conference,Wastewater Treatment

Research,Municipal Wastewater vol. 1, pp 419-424.

(1998) Zitomer, D. H., and Shrout, J. D., "Limited Aeration of Methanogenic Systems

for Treatment of Sulfate-Containing Wastewater," Proceedings of American Society of

Civil Engineers 1998 Conference on Environmental Engineering, Chicago, Ill, June, 6

pp.

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(1998) Zitomer, D. H., Hartman, W. A., and Parrillo, J. P. F., "Trace Nutrients for

Enhanced Activated Sludge Settleability," In Proceedings of the Technical Assoc. of Pulp

and Paper Institute International Environmental Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada,

April 5-8, 9 pp.

(1997) Zitomer, D. H., and Shrout, J. D., "Kinetics of COD Biotransformation Under

Methanogenic, Limited-Aeration Conditions," Proceedings of Water Environment

Federation 70th. Annual Conference, Municipal Wastewater Treatment Research, vol. 1,

pp. 53 - 62.

(1997) Zitomer, D. H., and Shrout, J. D., "Feasibility and Benefits of Methanogenesis

Under Oxygen-Limited Conditions," Proceedings of the 52nd. Annual Purdue Industrial

Waste Conference, May, 11 pp.

(1997) Demirer, G. N. , Duran, M., Zitomer, D. H., and Speece R. E., "Anaerobic

Biotechnology for Industrial Wastewater Treatment," Proceedings of the Second

National Turkish Chamber of Environmental Engineers Conference, Istanbul, Turkey,

December 3-4, 5 pp.

(1994) Zitomer, D. H., and Speece, R. E., "Toxicity Response of an Excess Biological

Phosphorus Removing Culture," Proceedings of the 49th. Annual Purdue Industrial

Waste Conference, May, pp. 481-488.

(1990) Zitomer, D. H., and Speece, R. E., "Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships:

New Tools for Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater", Proceedings of the Twenty

Second Mid-Atlantic Industrial Waste Conference, July, pp.626-644.

F. Refereed Conference Presentations

(2016) Benn, N., Zitomer, D., Schauer-Gimenez, A., and Morse, M. “Biomethane

production from anaerobically digested bioplastics,” Annual Meeting of the Central

States Water Environment Association, May 18-19, Madison, WI.

(2016) Peters, P. and Zitomer, D. “Advanced High-Rate Wet Weather Treatment,”

Annual Meeting of the Central States Water Environment Association, May 18-19,

Madison, WI.

(2016) Liu, Z., Wendtland, M., Anderson, J. Kissel, J., McNamara, P. and Zitomer, D.,

“Biochar Production and Bio-oil Upgrading by Synergistic Catalytic Pyrolysis of

Wastewater biosolids,” Annual Meeting of the Central States Water Environment

Association, May 18-19, Madison, WI.

(2015) Carey, D., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P., “Isolating the Impact of Triclocarban

on Antibiotic Resistance in Anaerobic Digesters,” Association of Environmental

Engineering and Science Professors Research and Education Conference, New Haven,

CT, June 13-16.

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(2015) Zitomer, D., “Benefits of Collaborative Research: WEP and Biosolids Pyrolysis,”

Annual Meeting of the Central States Water Environment Association, May 18-20, Oak

Brook, IL.

(2014) Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P., “Removal of Environmental Estrogenic

Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids,” Water Environment Federation Technical

Exhibition & Conference, New Orleans, LA, September 27 – October 1.

(2013) Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P., “How Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Can

Arise in Wastewater Treatment,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy,

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 3.

(2013) Kusowksi, J.A., Zitomer, D. H., Graziano, S. J., Desing, W. E., Whitlock, D. D.,

and Sigmund, T. W., “Anaerobic Co-Digestion Planning and Research for the Green Bay

Metropolitan Sewerage District,” Annual Meeting of the Central States Water

Environment Association, May 14-17, Madison, WI.

(2013) Carey, D., McNamara, P., and Zitomer, D., “Biosolids-Derived Biochar as an

Adsorbent for Ammonium and Phosphate from Wastewater,” Annual Meeting of the

Central States Water Environment Association, May 14-17, Madison, WI.

(2012) Bocher, B. T. W. and Zitomer, D. H., “Optimizing Microbial Community

Structure in Anaerobic Digesters to Produce More Methane,” Annual Meeting of the

Central States Water Environment Association, May 14-17, St. Charles, IL.

(2012) Navaratnam, N. and Zitomer, D. H., “Anaerobic Co-Digestion Increases Net

Biogas Production by Increasing Microbial Activity,” Annual Meeting of the Central

States Water Environment Association, May 14-17, St. Charles, IL.

(2012) Venkiteshwaran, K. and Zitomer, D. H., “Bioaugmentation of Anaerobic

Digesters can Increase CH4 Production and COD Removal,” Annual Meeting of the

Central States Water Environment Association, May 14-17, St. Charles, IL.

(2010) Novotny, V., and Zitomer, D. H., “From Linear to Cyclic Urban Metabolism –

Towards Integrated Resource Recovery from Used Water and Solids,” Joint Energy &

Sustainability Specialty Seminar & Exhibit, New England Water Environment

Association, October 19-20, Hyannis, MA

(2010) Navaneethan, N., Topczewski, P., Royer, S., and Zitomer, D. “Anaerobic Co-

Digestion for Increased Renewable Energy,” Central States Water Environment

Association Annual Conference, Madison, WI. (winner of 2011 Radebaugh Award)

(2004) Zitomer, D.H., Lynch, D., and Kemp, J., “Thermophilic-Mesophilic Digestion:

Occurrence of High VFAs,” 77th. Annual Meeting of the Central States Water

Environment Association, May 16-19, Madison, WI. (winner of 2008 Radebaugh Award)

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(2004) Zitomer, D. H., Mayotte, J. A., and Timberlake, B., “Service Learning: Engaging

Across Difficult Divides,” Pedagogies of Engagement: New Designs for Learning in and

Across the Disciplines, Association of American Colleges and Universities, April 15-17,

2004, Chicago, IL.

(2003) Corsi, S. R. , Zitomer, D. H., Field, J. A., and Cancilla, D. A., “Nonylphenol

Ethoxylates in Aircraft Deicers, Anti-icers, and Waters Receiving Airport Runoff,” in

proceedings of The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) 24th.

Annual Meeting in North America, 9 - 13 November 2003, Austin, Texas.

G. Refereed Posters

(2016) Mathai, P. P., Brown, C. M., Zitomer, D. H., Maki, J. S. and Sadowski, M. J.

“Identification of Microbial Communities Indicative of Process Imbalance in

Methanogenic Reactors,” 16th. International Symposium on Microbial Ecology,

International Society for Microbial Ecology, August 21-26, Montreal, Canada.

(2014) Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. “Role of Triclocarban and Triclosan on

Functional Health and Proliferation of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Anaerobic

Digestion,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition & Conference, New

Orleans, LA, September 27 – October 1.

(2014) Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P., “Role of Triclocarban and Triclosan on

Functional Health and Proliferation of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Anaerobic

Digestion,” 248th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, CA, August 10-

14.

(2014) Liu, Z., Carey, D., Koch, J., McNamara, P., Zitomer, D., “Demonstration Scale

Production of Nutrient-Enhanced Biochar via Biosolids Pyrolysis,” Midwest Biochar

Conference, Urbana IL, August 8.

(2014) Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. “Removal of Environmental

Estrogenic Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids,” Borchardt Conference, University

of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Feb 25-26.

(2014) Ross, J., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P., “Fate of Micropollutants During

Pyrolysis of Biosolids,” 2014 Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,

Feb 25-26.

(2014) Berg, K., McNamara, P., and Zitomer, D. “Pyrolysis of a Combined Waste Stream

for Energy Recovery and Solids Reduction,” 2014 Borchardt Conference, University of

Michigan, Ann Arbor, Feb 25-26.

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(2014) Mathai, P. P., Venkiteshwaran, K., Bocher, B. T., Zitomer, D. H., and Maki, J. S.

“Quantitative Significance of Syntrophic Propionate Degrading Bacteria in Anaerobic

Digestion Processes,” 114th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,

Boston, MA

(2013) Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P., “Removal of Environmental Estrogenic

Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and

Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 3.

(2013) Ross, J., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P., “Fate of Micropollutants During

Pyrolysis of Biosolids,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette

University, Milwaukee, WI, December 3.

(2013) Carey, D., McNamara, P., Zitomer, D., “Biochar From Anaerobically Digested

Biosolids as an Adsorbent for Ammonium,” International Water Association (IWA) 13th

World Congress of Anaerobic Digestion, Santiago De Compostella, Spain, June 25-28.

(2012) Bhattad, U. H., Cherukuri, K., Mathai, P., Schauer-Gimenez, A. E., Zitomer, D.

H., and Maki, J. S., “Tolerance of Methanogens to Heat (104°C) Desiccation in Air,”

presented at American Society for Microbiology, 112th General Meeting, San Francisco,

CA., June 16-19.

(2012) Bocher, B. T. W., and Zitomer, D. H., “Optimized Microbial Community

Structure in Anaerobic Digesters Increases Bioenergy Generation,” presented at

American Society for Microbiology, 112th General Meeting, San Francisco, CA., June

16-19.

(2012) Navaratnam, N., Morris, R. L., Maki, J., and Zitomer, D. H., “Changes in

Microbial Community and Increased Biomethane Production rate from Anaerobic

Digestion of Various Waste Blends,” presented at American Society for Microbiology,

112th General Meeting, San Francisco, CA., June 16-19.

(2011) Bhattad, U. H., Schauer-Giminez, A. E., Zitomer, D. H., Morris, R. L., Maki, J.

S., and Struble, C. A., “Bioaugmentation of Active Anaerobic Biomass and Its

Preservation for Future Applications, in proceedings of International Water Association

(IWA) Conference on Microbes in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Bioremediation and

Energy Production, Goa, India, January 24-26, 3 pp.

(2010) Morris, R. L., Schauer-Gimenez, A. E., Bhattad, U., Zitomer, D. H., and Maki, J.

S., “Monitoring Methanogen Communities in Anaerobic Digesters Using Quantitative

Polymerase Chain Reaction Amplification of mcrA,” International Society for Microbial

Ecology 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Seattle, WA, USA, August

22 – 27.

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(2010) Bhattad, U. H., Schauer-Gimenez, Zitomer, D, Maki, J. S., and Struble, C.,

“Feasibility of Freeze-Drying Beneficial Anaerobic Methanogenic Cultures in Air ,”

presented at American Society for Microbiology, 110th General Meeting, San Diego, CA,

May 23-27.

(2010) Tale, V.P, Zitomer, D. H., Maki, J. S., and Struble, C., “Bioaugmenting with a

Propionate-Acclimated Culture Helps Restore the Archaeal Community of an Anaerobic

Digester, presented at American Society for Microbiology, 110th General Meeting, San

Diego, CA, May 23-27. (One of 40 posters selected for the Outstanding Student Poster

Session)

(2010) Morris, R. L, Schauer-Gimenez, A., Bhattad, U., Boyle, J., Struble C., Zitomer,

D., and Maki, J.S., “Comparison of Methyl Coenzyme M Reductase gene and mRNA

Diversity in Anaerobic Digesters,” presented at American Society for Microbiology,

110th General Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 23-27.

(2009) Morris, R. L., Schauer-Gimenez, A., Boyle, J., Struble, C., Zitomer, D., and Maki,

J. S., “Different Conditions Cause Shifts in Methanogen Community and Methane

Production Rates in Digesters,” presented at American Society for Microbiology, 109th

General Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, May 17-21.

H. Invited Lectures/Talks

(2013) Zitomer, D. H., “Myths and Misconceptions of Digesters,” Midwest Manure

Summit, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, Green Bay, WI, February 27.

(2010) Zitomer, D. H., “Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Increased Renewable Energy,”

Central States Water Environment Association, 15th Annual Education Seminar,

Madison, WI, April 6.

(2009) Zitomer, D. H., “Bioaugmentation for Improved Biotechnology,” Civil

Engineering Alumni Lecture, Drexel University, May 7th.

(2006) Zitomer, D. H., “Temperature-Phased Anaerobic Digestion,” Environmental

Program Seminar Series, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, February 24.

(2006) Zitomer, D. H., “Service Learning and Engineers without Borders,” Washington

University Chapter of Engineers without Borders, St. Louis, MO, February 23.

(2005) Zitomer, D. H., “Reflecting on Social Justice Through International Service,”

Human Rights Faculty Lecture Series as part of Human Dignity: Human Rights: A Call

to Service campus events, September 28.

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(2005) Mutch, N., Witmer, A., Zitomer, D., and Kraszewski, J., “Bringing Safe Water

Supplies to Developing Countries,” Wisconsin Water Association 84th. Annual meeting

and Water Utility Expo, La Crosse, WI, September 14th.

(2005) Zitomer, D., “Municipal Anaerobic Digesters as Regional Renewable Energy

Facilities,” Biocycle 5th. Annual Conference on Renewable Energy from Organics

Recycling, Madison, WI, September 12th.

(2004) Olson, L., Zitomer, D., and Schuh, M. , "Biomedical Engineering International

Service Learning in Latin America" Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting,

Philadelphia, PA, October 14, 2004.

(2003) “International Engineering Service Learning,” Milwaukee Chapter, Tau Beta Pi,

engineering honor society, April 15.

(2002) “Engineered Microbial Processes Waste Treatment,” Marquette Chapter of Sigma

Xi, The Scientific Research Society, Annual Minisymposium, Milwaukee, WI, February

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(2001) “Activated Sludge Process and Microbiology,” SEMCO Laboratories, Inc.,

Milwaukee, WI, September 21.

(2001) “Laboratory Assay of Industrial Waste for Anaerobic Biotreatment,” University of

Central America, Department of Chemical Engineering, San Salvador, El Salvador, June

28.

(2000) “Water and Wastewater Treatment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,” University of

Central America Program in Environmental Management, San Salvador, El Salvador,

October 27.

(2000) “Anaerobic Digestion of Glycol Wastewater,” University of Central America,

Chemical Engineering Program, San Salvador, El Salvador, October 30.

(2000) “Benefits of Limited Aeration of Methane-Producing Bioreactors,” Engineering

Foundation 30th. Annual Conference of Environmental Engineering in the Food

Processing Industry, Durango, Colorado, March 5-9.

(1999) “Current Treatment Technologies Research: Anaerobic Digestion of Aircraft

Deicing Fluid,” presented at the Federation of Environmental Technologists Industrial

Wastewater Conference, Milwaukee, WI, October 7.

(1994) "Reductive Dechlorination of Chloroform and Release of Methanethiol in

Anaerobic Processes," With R. E. Speece, Imperial College, London, England,

December.

(1994) "Reductive Dechlorination of Chloroform and Release of Methanethiol in

Anaerobic Processes," University College, Galway, Ireland, December.

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I. Other Journal Articles

(2005) Zitomer, D., and Adikari, P., “Extra Methane from Municipal Anaerobic

Digesters,” Biocycle, 46(9), 64-66.

(1988) Zitomer, D. H., "The Effect of Oil Emulsions on the Counter Current Air

Stripping of Toluene", Water Pollution Control Association of Pennsylvania Magazine,

September-October, pp. 18-25.

I. Technical Reports

(2005) Zitomer, D. H., and Adhikari, P., “Municipal Anaerobic Digesters as Regional

Renewable Energy Facilities,” for State of Wisconsin, Focus on Energy Renewable

energy Program, Research and Development, May.

(2001) Zitomer, D. H., “Assessment of Innovative Technologies for Wastewater

Treatment: Biological Anaerobic Treatment,” for Earth Tech, Inc.

(1998) Zitomer, D. H., Deicing Runoff Treatability: Evaluation of Anaerobic Digestion,

for Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Mitchell Airport, November 13th.

(1997) Zitomer, D. H., Trace Nutrients for Enhanced Sludge Settleability, for P. H.

Glatfelter Company, Neenah, Wisconsin, September 22nd.

(1992) Zitomer, D. H., Investigation of DDX Biodegradation: Final Report, for Rohm

and Haas Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 7th.

(1991) Zitomer, D. H., Anaerobic, Anoxic, and Aerobic Sequential Environments for

Conventional Wastewater Treatment and Toxicity Reduction, Vanderbilt University,

Nashville, Tennessee, paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

Master of Science degree.

J. Dissertation

(1994) Zitomer, D. H., Sequential Environments for Biotransformation of Aqueous

Contaminants, Ph.D. Dissertation , Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

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II. TEACHING

A. Courses Taught

1. Graduate

CEEN 295 Independent Study 1-3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 254 Environmental Laboratory 2 - Processes 3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 253 Environmental Laboratory 1 - Analysis 3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 252 Biochemical Transformations in the Environment 3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 6932 Special Topics: Biotechnology – Microbial 3 sem. hrs.

Communities

2. Graduate / Undergraduate

CEEN 157 Hazardous and Industrial Waste Management 3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 156 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design 3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 155 Industrial Wastewater Management 3 sem. hrs

CEEN 154 Environmental Chemistry . 3 sem. Hrs

CEEN 152 Sustainable Engineering 3 sem. Hrs

3. Undergraduate

CEEN 193 Latin Am. Health, Infrastructure & Environment 3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 150 Environmental Engineering 3 sem. hrs.

CEEN 195 Independent Study 1-3 sem. hrs.

B. Postdoctoral and Research Professor Advisees

Kyana Young, Postdoctoral Scholar (August 2016 – present)

Masanori Fujimoto, Research Assistant Professor, January 2016 – December 2016

Zhongzhe Liu, Research, Assistant Professor, February 2014 – August 2016

Vaibhav Tale, Postdoctoral Scholar, May 2011 – August 2011

Anne Schauer-Gimenez, Postdoctoral Scholar, January 2009 – May 2009

C. Dissertations/Theses/Essays/Students Directed

(current) Saba Seyedi, “Sustainable Sanitation System,” M.S. thesis anticipated May

2017.

(current) Paige Peters, “Rapid Wet-Weather Flow Treatment System,” M.S. thesis

anticipated December 2016.

(current) Nicholas Benn, “Anaerobic Digestion of Biodegradable Bioplastics,” M.S.

thesis anticipated December 2016.

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(current) Michael Syverson, “OpenCell System for Pretreatment of Wastewater Sludge

for Anaerobic Digestion,” M.S. thesis anticipated May 2017.

(2016) Kaushik Venkiteshwaran, “Bioaugmentation and Correlating Microbial

Community to Process Function,” Ph.D. December.

(2015) Matthew Seib, “Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor for Low-Temperature, Low-

Strength Wastewater Treatment,” Ph.D. December.

(2015) Kevin Berg, “Anaerobic Bioreactor with Particle Removal for Low-Temperature,

Low-Strength Wastewater Treatment,”M.S. thesis, December.

(2014) Allen Williams, “Nutrient Removal from AnMBR Systems,” M.S. thesis, May.

(2013) Jonathan Kusowski, “Anaerobic Co-Digestion Planning and Research for Green

Bay, WI,” M.S. thesis, December.

(2012) Benjamin Bocher, “Relationship Between Methanogenic Community Structure

and Digester Performance,” Ph.D. dissertation.

(2012) Ujwal Bhattad, "Preservation of Methanogenic cultures to Enhance Anaerobic

Digestion," Ph.D. dissertation, May.

(2012) Navaneethan Navaratnam, "Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Enhanced Renewable

Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction,” Ph.D. dissertation, May.

(2012) Steve Graziano, “Greywater Reuse,” M.S. thesis, December.

(2010) Vaibhav Tale, "Enrichment, and Microbial Community Analysis of Propionate

Degraders for Anaerobic Bioaugmentation," Ph.D. dissertation, December.

(2008) Anne Schauer, "Bioaugmentation for Recovery of Anaerobic Digesters Subjected

to a Toxicant," Ph.D. dissertation, December.

(2007) Loete, V., "Bioaugmentation for Nitrate Inhibition Recovery in Anaerobic

Treatment," M.S. thesis, August.

(2007) Salami, Y., "Effect of Fe(III) from Ferric Oxide, Ferric EDTA and Fly Ash on

Anaerobic Digestion," M.S. thesis, August.

(2006) Johnson, C., “A Survey of Municipal Thermophilic Anaerobic Digesters and

Diagnostic Activity Assays,” M.S. thesis, December.

(2006) Escobar, E., “Thermophilic Bioaugmentation for Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion,”

M.S. thesis, August.

(2006) Patrick Weber (non-thesis), May

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(2005) Hendricks, J., “Comparison of Wet Waste Recovery System and Landfill for Food

Waste disposal,” M.S. thesis, May.

(2005) Heisel, C., “Enhanced Phosphorus Removal at South Shore Wastewater

Treatment Plant,” M.S. thesis, May.

(2005) Tippery, C., “Modeling of the Activated Sludge Process,” M.S. essay, May.

(2004) Adhakari, P., “Co-Digestion of High-Strength Industrial Waste and Municipal

Sludge for Energy Generation,” M.S. thesis, December.

(2004) Kade, F., “Temperature-Phased Anaerobic Digestion,” M.S. thesis, December.

(2004) Guven, E., “Thermophilic Microaerobic Granular Biomass,” Ph.D. dissertation,

August.

(2003) Vogel, D., “Thermophilic Anaerobic Digestion with Ultrafiltration for Dairy

Manure,” M.S. Thesis, December.

(2003) Wust, E., “Single-Phase and Two-Phase Cheese Wastewater Treatment by

Anaerobic Digestion,” M.S. Thesis, May.

(2001) Guven, E., “Soft Drink and Cookie Industry Wastewater Treatment by Anaerobic

Contact Sequencing Batch Reactors,” M.S. Thesis.

(2001) Woznicki, D., “Biological Nitrogen Removal in Municipal Wastewater:

Monitoring and Oxygen Requirements,” M.S. Thesis.

(2000) Beier, J., “Nitrification Process Monitoring/Control,” M.S. Essay.

(1999) McGrady, K., “Anaerobic Co-Digestion and Phasing for Aircraft De-Icing Fluid

Treatment,” M.S. Thesis.

(1999) Ferguson, L. N., “Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Aircraft Deicing Fluid and

Microaerobic Studies,” M.S. Thesis.

(1999) Hellman, E., “Remediation of Manufactured Gas Plant Site Soils,” M.S. Essay.

(1998) Shrout, J. , “Expanded Beds for Treatment of High-Sulfate Wastewater,” M.S.

Thesis.

(1998) Wood, T. P., “Phytoremediation: Using Plants to Remediate Soil, Water, and

Groundwater with Organic and Inorganic Compounds,” M.S. Essay.

(1998) Massert, T., “Treatment of Domestic Wastewater Using Anaerobic

Technologies,” M.S. Essay.

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(1998) Parrillo, J., “Trace Nutrients for Enhanced Activated Sludge Settleability,” M.S.

Thesis.

(1997) George, B., “Kinetics of COD Removal in Combined Aerobic-Methanogenic

Batch Reactors,” M.S. Thesis.

D. Dissertation and Thesis Committee Member

Joseph Heffron, Ph.D., anticipated May 2017, Dr. Brooke Mayer, committee chair

Daniel Carey, Ph.D., December, 2015, Dr. Patrick McNamara, committee chair

Prince Mathai, Ph.D., December 2015, Dr. James Maki, committee chair

Thomas Hoffman, M.S., May 2015, Dr. Patrick McNamara, committee chair

Rachel Morris, Ph.D. May 2011, Dr. James Maki, committee chair

Praful Aggarwal, M.S. December 2011, Dr. Craig Struble, committee chair

Todesco, Daniela, May 2003, Dr. Charles Melching committee chair

Bartosova, A., Ph.D. May 2002, Dr. Vladimir Novotny committee chair

Ediler, Phillip, Ph.D. May 2000, Dr. Martin Seitz committee chair

E. Pre-College and Professional Short Course and Conference Organization/Participation

(2004 -present) Coordinator and lecturer in annual Marquette University Course on

“Anaerobic Treatment of High-Strength Industrial Waste”, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,

September.

(2004) Co-Chair of Marquette University/University of Tennessee Joint Short Course on

Anaerobic Treatment of High-Strength Agricultural and Industrial Waste, Nashville, TN,

February 19-20, 2004.


Anaerobic Treatment of High-Strength Agricultural and Industrial Waste, Milwaukee,

WI, September 22-23, 2003.


Anaerobic Treatment of High-Strength Agricultural and Industrial Waste, Knoxville, TN

April 7-8, 2003.

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(2003) Organizing Committee, International Service Learning Conference, Marquette

University, March 27-28, 2003.

(2000) Co-Chair of Marquette University/University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Joint

Short Course on Sequencing Batch Reactors for Wastewater Treatment,” Milwaukee,

Wisconsin, September 13-14. Presented lectures on “Wastewater Treatment

Microbiology and Kinetics,” and “Wastewater Characterization.”

(2000) "Wastewater Treatability and Characterization," presented at University of

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Short Course on Anaerobic Treatment of High-Strength

Agricultural and Industrial Waste, Milwaukee, WI, September 11-12.

(1999) Co-Chair of Marquette University/University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Joint

Short Course on Sequencing Batch Reactors for Wastewater Treatment, ”Milwaukee,

Wisconsin, May 17-18. Presented lecture on “Wastewater Treatment Microbiology and

Kinetics.”



Agricultural and Industrial Waste, Orlando, FL, February 27-28.



Agricultural and Industrial Waste, Milwaukee, WI, September 11-12, 1997.

III. UNIVERSITY SERVICE

A. University Committees

• Search Committee, Dean of Opus College of Engineering, chair (2015)

• Various Faculty Search Committees, chair (2012, 2013, 2016)

• Innovation Council (2015-2016)

• Shared Futures: Global Learning and Social Responsibility (2006)

•Human Rights Institute Planning Committee (2006)

• Health, Environment, and Infrastructure in Latin America (HEILA)

Initiative (2002 –2010)

• International Opportunities (2000 - 2002)

• Justice 2000 (1999 - 2001)

• Core Curriculum Preamble (2002)

• Mission Week (2002)

B. College of Engineering Committees:

• Promotion and Tenure Committee (2014-present)

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• Research Committee (2014 – present)

• Publications (2000, 2002-2010)

• Values and Ethics in Engineering (1997 - 2003)

• College Mini-Course for High School Seniors (1996 – 2001)

• GEEN 011 –Lab/Lectures (1999 – 2001, 2007)

C. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Committees

• Promotion and Tenure Committee (2011-present)

• Curriculum (1999 – 2002, 2012 -2013)

• Graduate Studies (2000, 2002 – 2006, 2008 – present))

• Department Faculty Search Committees (1998, 2012 (chair), 2013

(chair))

• Engineering Open House (1998 - 2005)

• Awards Committee (1996 -2014)

• Environmental Engineering (1995 - present), chair (2010-present)

• Long Range Planning Committee (1997 – 2002)

• Freshman Engineering (2002)

• Open House (1999 – 2005)

D. Other University Service

• Engineers without Borders, Marquette University Chapter, faculty

advisor (2006 - 2010)

• Conceived, planned, secured funding and implemented the

“Environmental Adventures Pre-College Experience” for under-served

and minority high school students, a two-week summer program

pertaining to water quality, engineering, and the university experience,

July 18-29, 2005.

• Student group advisor for January 2005 trip, accompanied 10 students on

trip to Guatemala as part of class: CEEN 188 “Latin American Health,

Infrastructure, and Environment”. Students constructed a concrete and

steel bridge and gathered data for three student senior design projects for

drinking water, Catholic retreat house, and bridge construction.

• Student group advisor for May 2004 trip, accompanied 7 students and 6

faculty/staff on trip to Guatemala as part of class: CEEN 188 “Latin

American Health, Infrastructure, and Environment”. Met with water

engineers for CARITAS (International Catholic Charity), United Nations

representatives, human rights leaders, water professionals in

Chichicastenango and San Lucas Toliman.

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• Student group advisor for January 2004 trip, accompanied students on


Infrastructure, and Environment”. Civil and Environmental Engineering

senior design groups built a bridge and surveyed for a new bridge and

wastewater treatment system to be constructed next year.

• Student group advisor for May 2003 trip, accompanied students on trip

to El Salvador as part of class: CEEN 188 “Latin American Health,

Infrastructure, and Environment”. Biomedical engineering senior design

group designed a spirometer to test lung capacity of workers in Salvadoran

garment factories

• Student group advisor for January 2003 trip, accompanied students on


Infrastructure, and Environment”. Senior design groups constructed a

bridge and surveyed to design a sewer for San Benito, Guatemala, and a

bridge for San Martin, Guatemala.

• Student group advisor for May 2002 trip, accompanied students on trip

to El Salvador as part of class: CEEN 188 “Latin American Health,

Infrastructure, and Environment. Students constructed a house for the in-

need community of Guarjila, El Salvador.

• Student group advisor for January 2002 senior design trip, accompanied

students on trip to Guatemala to design a bridge for the in-need

community of San Martin, Guatemala.

• Student group advisor for May 2001 trip, accompanied faculty and

alumnae on trip to El Salvador.

• Tower Engineering Residence Hall, autumn canoe trip/water quality

demonstration coordinator, Wisconsin River (2001)

• University Ministry - Marquette Action Program, engineering student

group advisor for spring break service activities with in-need

communities (1999)

• Habitat for Humanity House (Marquette University Sponsored), Faculty

Leader, working with student teams on carpentry, dry wall, painting, etc.

(2000)

• Faculty Advisor for Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society (1999

- 2007)

• Engineering Hands on Mini-Course for High School Seniors (1996 -

2000)

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• Learn-Fest for Junior High School Students, “Careers in Engineering,”

(1999)

• Marquette Engineering Open House (1995 - 2005)

• Student Chapter of A.S.C.E. guest lecturer (1996, 1998, 1999)

• Fundamentals of Engineering Test, Review Session Lecturer, Chemistry

(1998 - 2014)

IV. NON-UNIVERSITY SERVICE

A. Professional Societies, Membership and Activities

•

• Water Environment Federation (WEF), member (1988 - present)

• WEF Industrial Wastewater Committee, member (2011- present)

• WEF Residuals and Biosolids Committee member (2007 - present)

• Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA), member (1995-

present)

• CSWEA Annual Educational Seminar, program committee member

(2007-present), technical program chair (2011 -2013), committee

chairperson (2013 – 2015)

• CSWEA, Wisconsin Section, chair (2015-2016)

• CSWEA, Wisconsin Section, vice-chair (2014-2015)

• CSWEA, Industrial Wastewater Committee member (2012-present),

vice-chair (2013-2014), committee chairperson (2015 – present)

• CSWEA Ad Hoc Committee on Anaerobic Digester Foaming member

(2010 –2011), chair (2011)

• International Water Association (IWA), member (2004-present)

• IWA Anaerobic Digestion Specialist Group member (2004-present)

• IWA Anaerobic Digestion Specialist Group Management Committee

member, regional representative for Canada and North America (2013–

present)

• American Academy of Environmental Engineers member (2012 – present)

• Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors member

(2001-present)

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) member (1984 - 2016)

• ASCE Committee on Volunteer Community Service (CVCS) member

(2004-2010)

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• Session Chairperson, “Anaerobic Treatment,” American Society of Civil

Engineers 1998 National Conference on Environmental Engineering,

Chicago, Ill., June 7-10, 1998.

• American Water Works Association member (2001-2010)

• Water For People Committee member (2001-2006)

•Wisconsin Engineers without Borders, vice-president (2004 – 2010)

B. Technical Review Activities

Environmental Protection Agency, Nutrient Recycling Challenge, Planning

Committee and Submission Review Panel member (2015-2016)

Editor of journal mSphere (2015 - present)

Associate Editor of journal Water Environment Research (2014 – present)

Research Proposal Reviewer for the following Government Agencies:

• National Science Foundation

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Wisconsin Water Resources Center

• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Grants Competition

C. Manuscript Reviewer for the following Journals:

• Advances in Environmental Research

• ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering

• Biotechnology Progress

• Environmental Technology

• Environmental Science and Technology

• Waste Management

• Water Environment Research

• Water Research

V. HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2015 Bill Boyle Educator of the Year Award, Central States Water Environment

Association, for accomplishments in the education and development of future

water environment professionals

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• 2008 Gordon Maskew Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal,

Water Environment Federation, for outstanding service in engineering education

• 2011 Radebaugh Award from the Central States Water Environment Association

for the paper titled "Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Increased Renewable Energy

Recovery"

• 2009 Outstanding Researcher Award, Marquette University College of

Engineering, in recognition of excellence in research by a faculty member

• 2009, team member, National Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement

Award (OCEA) nominee, Motagua Bridge- La Garrucha, Guatemala, American

Society of Civil Engineers, for the project that best illustrates superior civil

engineering skills and represents a significant contribution to civil engineering

progress and society.

• 2008 Radebaugh Award from the Central States Water Environment Association

for the paper titled "Effect of Iron Addition on Thermophilic-Mesophilic

Anaerobic Digestion"

• Young Engineer of the Year, Engineers and Scientists of Milwaukee (2006)

• Honorary Member, Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit Institutions of

Higher Education (2005)

• Fellow of the Marquette University Institute for Urban Environmental Risk

Management (2001)

• National Science Foundation Award for Creativity in Engineering (1988)

• Tau Beta Pi - National Engineering Honor Society Member (1987-present)

• Chi Epsilon - National Civil Engineering Honor Society Member (1988 -

present)

• Author P. Mains Memorial Scholarship Award, Drexel University (1988)

• Water Pollution Control Association of Pennsylvania Student Research Award

(1988)

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