DAVID A. DZOMBAK - RESEARCH [last updated 2-23-08]
“Cyberinfrastructure for Water Quality Evaluation and Educational Activities using a ‘Ship of Opportunity’ in the Pittsburgh Region,” Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh, PA, J.M. VanBriesen, M.W. Griffin, M.J. Small, and D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigators (2007-2009).
“The Role of Volunteer Sampling and Source Identification in the Development of a Bacterial TMDL for Pine Creek,” 3 Rivers Wet Weather, Inc., J.M. VanBriesen, D.A. Dzombak, M.J. Small, and K. Gregory, Principal Investigators (2006-2007).
“Reuse of Treated Internal or External Wastewaters in the Cooling Systems of Coal-Based Thermoelectric Power Plants,” U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, D.A. Dzombak and R.D. Vidic (University of Pittsburgh), Principal Investigators (2006-2009).
“Degradation of Well-bore Cements due to CO2 Injection: Impact on Carbon Sequestration Monitoring, Mitigation, and Verification,” U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, G.V. Lowry and D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigators (2005-2007).
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“Comparing Laboratory-Predicted Performance of Sorbent-Amended Sediment Caps with Measured Field Performance,” CICEET, University of New Hampshire, G.V. Lowry, D.A. Dzombak, and J.M. VanBriesen, Principal Investigators (2005-2007).
“Development of
a Green Roof Stormwater Monitoring Protocol and Green
Roof Stormwater Modeling Tool for
“Engineered Sequestration and Bioavailability Reduction of Metals in Soils by Addition of Iron Oxides Recovered from Coal Mine Drainage Sites,” National Science Foundation, GOALI Program; Iron Oxide Recovery, Inc., and The RETEC Group, Inc., D.A. Dzombak, R.S. Hedin, and D.V. Nakles, Principal Investigators (2004-2006).
“Baseline Environmental Assessment for Carnegie Mellon,” Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (2004).
“Bauxite Residue (Red Mud) Neutralization/Treatment Using Fly Ash and Direct Carbonization,” National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., and Alcoa, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, G.V. Lowry and D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigators (2004-2006).
“Field and Experimental Iron Isotope Investigation of Sedimentary Pyrite Dissolution in Appalachian Coal Mine Drainage,” National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., D.A. Dzombak, R.C. Capo, and B.W. Stewart, Principal Investigators (2003-2004).
“Raman Chemical Imaging
Spectroscopy for Evaluation of Biological Agents in Water,”
“Sediment Management in the Anacostia and Grasse River: Applying Fe(0)-based Reactive Sediment Caps for In Situ PCB Destruction,” Louisiana State University (USEPA Hazardous Substance Research Center), Baton Rouge, LA, G.V. Lowry and D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigators (2002-2004).
“Effects of Sediment Biogeochemistry on the
Environmental Fate and Persistence of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs),”
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation,
“Reassessment of Cyanide Criteria for the Protection of Aquatic Life (Water Column and Benthic) and Wildlife,” Water Environment Research Foundation, Alexandria, VA and ENSR Corporation, Fort Collins, CO, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (2001-2003).
“Evaluation of Abandoned Mine Discharge Types,” National Mine Land Reclamation Center, Morgantown, WV, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (2001-2002).
“Effects of In Situ Addition of Alkaline Agents to Acid Mine Drainage,” National Mine Land Reclamation Center, Morgantown, WV, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (2000-2001).
“Geochemical Processes in Mine Water Quality Evolution,” National Mine Land Reclamation Center, Morgantown, WV, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1999-2000).
“Evaluation of Reactive Iron Barrier Technology for Cyanide Treatment,” Arizona Public Service Company, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1999-2000).
“Phytoremediation of Cyanide and Fluoride in Groundwater Associated with Manufactured Gas Plant Sites and Aluminum Production Facilities,” ThermoRetec, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, Alcoa, Alcoa Center, PA, and Gas Research Institute, Chicago, IL, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1999-2001).
“Cyanide Formation and Fate in Complex Effluents and Its Relation to Water Quality Criteria,” Water Environment Research Foundation, Electric Power Research Institute, and Gas Research Institute, D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1998-2001).
“Evaluation of Natural Amelioration of Acidic Deep Mine Discharges for Watershed Restoration,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Ecosystem Restoration Program, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1997-2000).
“Subsurface Fate and Transport of Cyanide at MGP Sites,” Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, Madison, WI, D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1995-1999).
“Cleaning/Coating Techniques for PCB-Contaminated Concrete,” Aluminum Company of America, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1998-1999).
“Exploration of Coating Techniques and Materials for Containment of PCBs in Contaminated Concrete,” National Science Foundation, GOALI Program, and Aluminum Company of America, D.A. Dzombak and J.R. Smith, Principal Investigators (1997-1998).
“Evaluation of Physical-Chemical Mechanisms Controlling
PCB Release from Contaminated Sediments,” Aluminum Company of
“Treatment of Cyanide-Contaminated Water via Iron-Cyanide Precipitation,” Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa Center, PA, D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1995-1998).
“Water Quality Studies for Nine Mile Run - Frick Park Watershed Project,” Rivers Conservation Grant, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1997).
“Development of Education Module on Environmental
Remediation Management,” Construction Industry Institute,
“Laboratory and Field Investigations of Leaching of PCB Congeners from Contaminated Sludges and Soils,” Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa Center, PA, D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1994-1995).
“Graduate Fellowship in Modeling of Environmental Fate/Transport and Treatment of Spent Potlining Leachate,” Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa Center, PA, D.A. Dzombak, Fellowship Supervisor (1993-1994).
“Modeling of Transport of PCB Congeners in Porous Media,” Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa Center, PA, D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1993-1994).
“Evaluation of Owner-Contractor Organization Integration for Site Remediation Projects,” Construction Industry Institute, Austin, TX, D.A. Dzombak and C.T. Hendrickson, Principal Investigators (1993-1994).
“Evaluation of Risk Implications of Approaches for Setting Soil Cleanup Goals at Hazardous Waste Contaminated Sites,” U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge, TN, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1993).
“Renovation of the Environmental Engineering Laboratories at CMU,” National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., D.A. Dzombak, R.G. Luthy, and C.I. Davidson, Principal Investigators (1993-1995).
“Surfactant-Aided Pump and Treat Remediation of Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquids,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1992-1994).
“Effects of Natural Organic Matter on Fate of Inorganic Ions in Groundwater Systems,” U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., D.A. Dzombak and A.M. Jacobson, Principal Investigators (1992-1994).
“The Influence of Organic Coatings on the Surface Properties of Minerals,” Petroleum Research Fund, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1991-1993).
“Aquatic Surface Chemistry Related to Solute Transport in Soil and Aquifers and in Adsorption Treatment of Water and Wastewater,” Presidential Young Investigator Award, National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C., D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1991-1996).
“Effects of Solution Chemistry on the Surface Charge Characteristics and Dispersion Properties of Pseudoboehmite Alumina,” LaRoche Chemicals, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1991-1996).
“In Situ Solvent Extraction for Remediation of Coal Tar Sites,” Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, R.G. Luthy and D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigators (1989-1992).
“In Situ Solvent Extraction for Remediation of Coal Tar Sites,” U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA, D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1990-1991).
“Removal of Metals from Leachate by Adsorption on Hydrous Metal Oxide in a Fixed-Bed Reactor,” Chambers Development Company, Pittsburgh, PA, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1990-1991).
“Development of a Microcomputer-Based Computer Program for
Optimal Design of an Air Stripping Unit,”
“Use of Sedimentation Ponds for Removal of Toxic Inorganic Elements from High Volume Power Plant Wastewater Flows,” Duquesne Light Company, Pittsburgh, PA, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator (1989-1990).
“Moyer Landfill Leachate Treatability Study,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, NE, under subcontract to Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc., D.A. Dzombak and R.G. Luthy, Principal Investigators (1988-1989).
“Development of a Practical Guide for Use of the
Generalized Two Layer Sorption Model,”
“Modeling of Specific Adsorption Reactions on Activated Aluminas,” Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa Center, PA, D.A. Dzombak, Principal Investigator, Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc. (1987).