DAVID A. DZOMBAK, Ph.D., P.E., DEE, NAE

Carnegie Mellon University

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Dr. Dzombak is the Walter J. Blenko, Sr. University Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon. The emphasis of his research and teaching is on water quality engineering, environmental remediation, and energy-environment issues. At Carnegie Mellon he is also Faculty Director of the Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research.

Dr. Dzombak received his Ph.D. in Civil-Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986. He also holds an M.S. in Civil-Environmental Engineering (1981) and B.S. in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (1980). In addition, he received a B.A. in Mathematics from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA (1980, 3-2 math-engineering program). He is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Dr. Dzombak’s research and professional interests include: aquatic chemistry; fate and transport of chemicals in water, soil, and sediment; water and wastewater treatment; in situ and ex situ soil and sediment treatment; hazardous waste site remediation; abandoned mine drainage remediation; river and watershed restoration; energy and environment; population and environment; and public communication of environmental engineering and science. He has published numerous articles in leading environmental engineering and science journals; book chapters; articles for the popular press; and three books. He also has a wide range of consulting experience.

His professional service activity has included the EPA Science Advisory Board (Chartered SAB, 2007-present; Environmental Engineering Committee, 2002-2010); the EPA National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology, Environmental Technology Subcommittee (2004-2008); the National Research Council (various committees, 2000-present); Associate Editor of Environmental Science & Technology (2005-present); Editorial Board of Water Environment Research (1993-1998) and Ground Water (1991-1993); Board of Directors and Officer (Treasurer) of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (1996-1999); chair of committees for the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Water Environment Federation; and advisory committees for Allegheny County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Dzombak was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2008. Other awards include an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Saint Vincent College (2010); election as a University Professor by Carnegie Mellon University (2010); election as Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (2002); Professional Research Award from the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (2002); Jack Edward McKee Medal from the Water Environment Federation (2000); Aldo Leopold Leadership Program Fellowship from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation (2000); Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (1999); Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers (1997); Harrison Prescott Eddy Medal from the Water Environment Federation (1993); and National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award (1991).

Revised November 2011