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Rachel A. Brennan, Ph.D., P.E.

Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering Office: 814‐865‐9428 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Fax: 814‐863‐7304 The Pennsylvania State University Skype: brennan.rachel 231‐K Sackett Building Email: [email protected] University Park, PA 16802‐1408 http://www.engr.psu.edu/ce/enve/brennan/

Primary Research Interests Advanced ecological wastewater treatment (Eco‐MachinesTM) Bioremediation of hazardous wastes and emerging contaminants Biological, chemical, and physical treatment of acid mine drainage Beneficial reuse of aquatic biomass for the production of fertilizers and biofuels Sustainable development of ecological infrastructure for developing communities

Education

Ph.D. Environmental Engineering in Civil Engineering (2003), Univ. of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign Dissertation: “Evaluation of Chitin as an Electron Donor and Nutrient Source for Stimulating the In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents.” Advisors: Dr. Charles Werth and Dr. Robert Sanford.

M.S. Environmental Engineering in Civil Engineering (1999), Univ. of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign Thesis: “The Use of Tenax and Radiolabeled Acetate in a Novel Approach to Measure Chlorinated Solvent Bioremediation Kinetics.” Advisor: Dr. Robert Sanford.

B.S. Geological Engineering with Honors (1997), New Mexico State University Honors thesis: “Air‐Stripping: Predicting the Effect of Temperature on Henry’s Constant using a QSAR Model, and Analyzing the Energy Requirements of Two Competitive Systems.” Advisor: Dr. N. Khandan.

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (July 2011 – present) Senior Consultant, Golder Associates, on‐call (July 2013 – present) Senior Environmental Engineer, Golder Associates, Melbourne, Australia (Aug. 2012 – 2013, sabbatical) Assistant Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (Jan. 2004 – June 2011) Consultant, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Engr. Technical Support Center (2007 – 2008) Doctoral Research Fellow, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana‐

Champaign, Urbana, IL (Aug. 1999 – Dec. 2003) International Research Fellow, Technical University of Stuttgart, Germany (May 2000 – July 2000) Graduate Teaching Assistant, Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering Lab, University of Illinois

at Urbana‐Champaign, Urbana, IL (Spring 1999, Spring 2000) Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana‐

Champaign, Urbana, IL (June 1997 – Aug. 1999) Summer Intern, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM (May 1995 – Aug. 1995) Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil, Agricultural, & Geological Engineering, New Mexico State University,

Las Cruces, NM (Mar. 1994 – May 1997) Research Assistant, Biology Department, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM (Dec. 1992 – Mar.

1994)

Professional Certification Licensed Professional Engineer (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PE080055)

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Honors and Awards Harry West Teaching Award for the Advancement of Civil Engineering Education (2014) Penn State Engineering Alumni Society Premiere Teaching Award (2014) Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences (2012) McKee Groundwater Protection, Restoration, or Sustainable Use Award, WEF (2011) Penn State Engineering Alumni Society Outstanding Teaching Award (2011) Outstanding Professor Award, Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity (2007) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, National Science Foundation (2007–2013) Environmental Protection Agency STAR Fellowship (2001‐2003) Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship (2001‐2002) Mavis Memorial Fund Scholarship; W. C. Ackermann Scholarship (2001‐2002) Best Technical Presentation, Civil and Environmental Engineering Symposium, UIUC (2001) NSF Engineering Education Scholars Workshop, Carnegie Mellon University, (2000) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (1998‐2001) National Science Foundation Summer Research Program Award, UNM (1997) Top Graduate of Civil, Agricultural, & Geological Engineering Department, NMSU (1997) ASCE Daniel Mead Writing Award for paper on Sustainable Development (1996‐1997) Southwestern Bell Scholarship; Greer Scholarship; Stuart Roberson Scholarship (1996‐1997) National Winner of American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship (1995‐1996) New Mexico Scholar’s Scholarship; Crimson Scholar (1992‐1996)

Creative Accomplishments

Patent No. US 7,959,806 B2: “Mine Influenced Water Remediation using Bioremediation Substrate”. PSU Invention Disclosure No. 2010‐3713: “Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) from

Wastewater using Fungi”. PSU Invention Disclosure No. 2010‐3725: “Acid Mine Drainage Treatment using Crab Shells”.

Funded Proposals

Development of an Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) System for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants at the Penn State Wastewater Treatment Plant, Penn State Wastewater Management Committee, Office of the Physical Plant, $40,000, PI, July 2015 – June 2016.

Sustainable Engineering in Coastal Equatorial Zones: A Platform for Innovative Research, Integrated Education, and Global Engagement at the Water‐Energy Nexus, Penn State College of Engineering Global Engineering Leadership Program, $20,000, PI, Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2015.

Multi‐Detection Microplate Reader for Collaborative Environmental Innovation: Meeting Current and Future Challenges in Teaching, Research, and Outreach, Penn State College of Engineering Instructional and Research Equipment Grant Program, $47,264 (15% match), PI, Sept. 2014.

Full‐Circle Wastewater Treatment: Using Aquatic Biomass to Maximize Nutrient Recovery, Increase Crop Yields, and Reduce Agricultural Runoff, Penn State Sustainability Seed Grant Program (PSIEE), $25,000, PI, March 2014 – June 2015.

Enzymatic Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater: A Sustainable Technology for Emerging Contaminants, National Science Foundation, Award No. CBET‐1236730, $299,999, PI (80%), Sept. 2012 – Aug. 2015.

AIR: PTTP: Topic 1: Materials Translation for Bindered Anthracite Briques in Foundry Cupolas, National Science Foundation, Award No. IIP‐1127817, $366,000, Co‐PI (30%), Aug. 2011 – July 2014.

Klondike‐1 Crab Shell Pilot Test, Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, $15,000, PI (100%), June 2010 – June 2011.

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Life Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Strategies: Toward the Development of an Enhanced Water‐Energy Infrastructure, Penn State Sustainability Seed Grant Program (PSIEE), $50,000, PI (97%), May 2010 – June 2012.

CarbonEARTH (Carbon Educators and Researchers Together for Humanity), National Science Foundation, $2,850,000, Investigator (1%), January 2010 – January 2013.

An Emerging Technology for Emerging Contaminants: Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater for Beneficial Reuse, Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Institute (USGS), $52,500, PI (100%), March 2009 – February 2010.

Passive Remediation of Acid Precipitation in the South Branch of Kinzua Creek Using Crab‐Shell Chitin: A Treatability Study, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Cooperative Agreement No. 1434‐03HQRU1548 WO 16, $20,350, Co‐PI (77%), January 2009 – May 2009.

CAREER: Solving a Global Water Crisis in a Local Watershed: A Comprehensive Analysis of Chitin as a Multifunctional Substrate for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage, National Science Foundation, Award No. CBET‐0644983, $429,500, PI (100%), February 2007 – January 2014.

Sustainable Treatment of Diesel Contaminated Sediments Using Spent Mushroom Compost, The California Mushroom Farm, Inc., $8,500, PI (100%), January 2008 – June 2008.

In Situ Bioremediation of Perchlorate in Vadose Zone Soil Using Gaseous Electron Donors, Department of Defense Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (DoD ESTCP), Award No. ER‐0511, $750,148, Co‐PI (12.9%), September 2005 – December 2007.

Passive Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage Using Chitin, Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Institute (USGS), $54,000, PI (100%), March 2006 – February 2007.

SBIR Phase II: Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents in Saturated, Low Permeability Soils, National Science Foundation, Award No. DMI‐0239859, $499,996, Co‐PI (8.3%), February 2004 – December 2004.

Publications Peer‐Reviewed Journal Publications:

1. *Shreve, M. J., Brockman, A., *Hartleb, M., Prebihalo, S., Dorman, F. L., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) “The white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor reduces the estrogenic activity of a mixture of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plant effluent.” Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, submitted.

2. *Lin, Y., *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) “Crab shell amendments enhance the abundance and diversity of key microbial groups in sulfate‐reducing columns treating acid mine drainage.” Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, submitted.

3. *Zhang, W., ‡Caballero, J. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) “Lemna minor (duckweed) enhances crop growth and reduces nutrient leaching in agricultural soils.” Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, submitted.

4. *Grembi, J. A., ‡Sick, B. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) “Remediation of high‐strength mine impacted water with mixed organic substrates containing crab shell and spent mushroom compost.” Journal of Environmental Engineering, in press.

5. *Kelsey, D., Nieto‐Delgado, C., Brennan, R. A., and Cannon, F. (2015) “Incorporation of organic fungicides in bindered anthracite bricks for improved storage and performance in iron foundry cupolas.” Journal of Applied Microbiology, DOI: 10.1111/jam.12823.

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6. *McElhoe, J., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Effects of chitin purity and proppant loading on the bioremediation of chloroethenes.” Journal of Environmental Engineering, 138 (8): 862 – 872.

7. *Robinson‐Lora, M.A., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Anaerobic precipitation of manganese and co‐existing metals in mine impacted water treated by crab shell‐associated minerals." Applied Geochemistry, 26: 853 – 862.

8. *Robinson‐Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Biosorption of manganese onto chitin and associated proteins during the treatment of mine impacted water." Chemical Engineering Journal, 162: 565 – 572.

9. *Newcombe, C., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Improved passive treatment of acid mine drainage in mushroom compost amended with crab‐shell chitin." Journal of Environmental Engineering, 136 (6): 616 ‐ 626.

10. *Cai, H.,*Eramo, A. G., Evans, P. J., Fricke, R., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "In situ bioremediation of perchlorate in vadose zone soil using gaseous electron donors: microcosm treatability study." Water Environment Research, 82 (5): 409 ‐ 417.

11. *Robinson‐Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R.A. (2010) "Chitin complex for the remediation of mine impacted water: geochemistry of metal removal and comparison with other common substrates." Applied Geochemistry, 25 (3): 336 – 344.

12. *Robinson‐Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Efficient metal removal and neutralization of acid mine drainage by crab‐shell chitin under batch and continuous‐flow conditions." Bioresource Technology, 100(21): 5063 – 5071.

13. *Robinson‐Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "The use of crab‐shell chitin for biological denitrification: batch and column tests." Bioresource Technology, 100(2): 534 ‐ 541.

14. ‡Daubert, L. N., and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Passive remediation of acid mine drainage using crab shell chitin." Environmental Engineering Science, 24 (10): 1475 ‐ 1480.

15. Rezaei, F., Richard, T. L., Brennan, R. A., and Logan, B. E. (2007) "Substrate‐enhanced microbial fuel cells for improved remote power generation from sediment‐based systems." Environmental Science & Technology, 41 (11): 4053‐4058.

16. Brennan, R. A., Sanford, R. A., and C. J. Werth. (2006) “Biodegradation of tetrachloroethene by chitin fermentation products in a continuous flow column system.” Journal of Environmental Engineering, 132 (6): 664 – 673.

17. Brennan, R. A., Sanford, R. A., and C. J. Werth. (2006b) “Chitin and corncobs as electron donor sources for the reductive dechlorination of tetrachloroethene.” Water Research, 40: 2125 – 2134.

Prior to Penn State:

18. Brennan, R. A., and R. A. Sanford. (2002) “A continuous steady‐state method for delivering tetrachloroethene (PCE) to chlororespiring bacteria using Tenax.” Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 68 (3): 1464‐1467.

19. Edwards, F. G., Egemen, E., Brennan, R., and N. Nirmalakhandan. (1999) “Ranking of toxics release inventory chemicals using a level III fugacity model and toxicity.” Water Science & Technology, 39 (10): 83 – 90.

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20. Egemen, E., Corpening, J., Padilla, J., Brennan, R., and N. Nirmalakhandan. (1999) "Evaluation of ozonation and cryptic growth for biosolids management in wastewater treatment." Water Science & Technology, 39 (10): 155‐158.

21. Brennan, R. A., Nirmalakhandan, N., and R. E. Speece. (1998) “Comparison of predictive methods for Henrys law coefficients of organic chemicals.” Water Research, 32 (6): 1901‐1911.

22. Nirmalakhandan, N., Brennan, R. A., and R. E. Speece. (1997) “Predicting Henrys constant and the effect of temperature on Henrys constant.” Water Research, 31 (6): 1471 – 1481.

23. Nirmalakhandan, N., Xu, S., Trevizo, C., Brennan, R. (1997) “Additivity in microbial toxicity of non‐uniform mixtures of organic chemicals.” Exotoxicology & Environmental Safety, 37 (1): 97‐102.

Refereed Conference Proceedings:

1. *Grembi, J. A., ‡Sick, B. A., ‡Goots, S. S., ‡Lin, S., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Remediation of high‐strength mine impacted water with crab shell substrate mixtures: laboratory column and field pilot tests." Oral paper presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Bismarck, ND, June 13.

2. *Robinson‐Lora, M.A., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "The role of precipitation and biosorption in the abiotic removal of manganese with crab‐shell chitin." Oral paper presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Pittsburgh, PA, June 7.

3. *Robinson‐Lora, M.A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Rapid alkalinity generation and metal removal from mine impacted water using crab‐shell chitin under abiotic conditions." Oral paper presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Billings, MT, June 2.

4. Venot, C., Figueroa, L., Brennan, R. A., Wildeman, T.R., Reisman, D., Sieczkowski, M. (2008) "Comparing chitin and organic substrates on the National Tunnel waters in Blackhawk, Colorado, for manganese removal." Oral paper presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Richmond, VA, June 17.

5. ‡Korte, K. M., *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Evaluation of three different purities of crab‐shell for the remediation of mine impacted water." Oral paper presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Richmond, VA, June 17.

6. *Robinson‐Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Evaluating crab‐shell chitin, lactate, and spent mushroom compost for acid mine drainage remediation in central Pennsylvania." Oral paper presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Richmond, VA, June 17.

7. Martin, J. P., Sorenson, K. S. Jr., Brennan, R. A., Sanford, R. A., Werth, C. J., Bures, G. H., Guest, G., and Fulton, R. (2004) "Full‐scale application of chitin for bioremediation of chlorinated solvents." Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Fourth International Conference.


8. Brennan, R. A., Werth, C. J., Sanford, R. A., Sorenson, K. S., Martin, J. P., and Bures, G. H. (2002) "From the lab to the field: development and deployment of the halorespiration enhancing redox transition zone (HERTZ) technology for bioremediation." Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors Conference, Canada.

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9. Martin, J. P., Sorenson, K. S., Peterson, L. N., Brennan, R. A., Werth, C. J., Sanford, R. A., Bures, G. H., and Taylor, C. J. (2002) "Enhanced CAH dechlorination in a low permeability, variably‐saturated medium." Proceedings of the Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Third International Conference.

10. Vera S. M., Brennan, R. A., Werth, C. J., and Sanford, R. A. (2000) "Analysis of substrates to support a halorespiration enhanced redox transition zone, HERTZ, in chlorinated solvent impacted groundwater." Groundwater 2000 Conference, Denmark.

11. Egemen, E., Corpening, J., Padilla, J., Brennan, R., and Nirmalakhandan, N. (1997) "Evaluation of ozonation and cryptic growth for biosolids management in wastewater treatment." IAWQ Specialized Conference on Chemical Industries, South Africa.

Conference Proceedings Refereed by Abstract:

1. *Shreve, M. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "The white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor reduces the estrogenic activity of a mixture of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plant effluent." Oral presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 86th Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2015), State College, PA, June 2.

2. *Shreve, M. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "The white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor reduces the estrogenic activity of a mixture of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plant effluent." Oral presentation (3rd Place Winner), 18th Annual Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium, University Park, PA, April 24.

3. *Kreider, A. N., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Using aquatic vegetation to capture nutrients from wastewater." Oral presentation, 18th Annual Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium, University Park, PA, April 24.

4. *Fernandez Pulido, C., *Kreider, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "What if I tell you that we can use a little weed to save the world?" Poster presentation, 18th Annual Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium, University Park, PA, April 24.

5. *Calicioglu, O., *Fernandez Pulido, C., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Pretreatment of duckweed for enhanced biomethane production." Poster presentation, 18th Annual Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium, University Park, PA, April 24.

6. *Shreve, M. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "The white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor reduces the estrogenic activity of a mixture of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plant effluent." Fresh Ideas poster presentation (2nd Place Winner), Pennsylvania American Water Works Association (PA‐AWWA), Hershey, PA, April 22.

7. *Kreider, A. N., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Using aquatic vegetation to capture nutrients from wastewater." Oral presentation, The Water Symposium at Penn State, University Park, PA, April 22.

8. *Fernandez Pulido, C., *Kreider, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "What if I tell you that we can use a little weed to save the world?" Poster presentation, The Water Symposium at Penn State, University Park, PA, April 22.

9. *Navarre, N., *Roman, B., ‡Benson, K., *Patterson, W., ‡Cummings, R., ‡Brosius, N., *White, C., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Estuary wastewater treatment in Roatan: a multidisciplinary team project with global implications." Poster presentation, Mid‐Atlantic American Society for Engineering Education (Mid‐Atlantic ASEE), Villanova University, Villanova, PA, April 11.

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10. *Navarre, N., *Roman, B., ‡Benson, K., *Patterson, W., ‡Cummings, R., ‡Brosius, N., *White, C., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Estuary wastewater treatment in Roatan: a multidisciplinary team project with global implications." Poster presentation (1st Place in Course‐Based Projects), Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 8.

11. ‡Caballero, J. J., *Zhang, W., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Nutrient leaching and crop growth in agricultural soil amended with Lemna minor (duckweed)." Poster presentation, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 8.

12. *Fernandez Pulido, C., *Kreider, A. N., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Dynamics of nitrogen release from Lemna minor compared with compost and commercial fertilizer in a microcosm experiment." Poster presentation (3rd Place Winner), College of Engineering Research Symposium, University Park, PA, April 2.

13. *Shreve, M. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Removal of emerging contaminants and estrogenic activity by a white‐rot fungus grown in wastewater treatment plant effluent." Oral presentation (1st Place Winner), College of Engineering Research Symposium, University Park, PA, April 2.

14. *Kreider, A. N., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Using wastewater‐grown duckweed to reduce agricultural runoff while maintaining crop yields." Oral presentation (2nd Place Winner), College of Engineering Research Symposium, University Park, PA, April 2.

15. *Kreider, A. N., and Brennan, R. A. (2015) "Using duckweed as a sustainable soil amendment to reduce agricultural runoff while maintaining crop yields." Poster presentation, The Industrial and Professional Addvisory Council (IPAC) Civil and Environmental Engineering Mixer, University Park, PA, March 25.

16. *Kreider, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2014) "Sustainable phosphorous and nitrogen management: using wastewater‐grown duckweed to reduce point and non‐point source pollution." Oral presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 86th Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2014), State College, PA, June 3.

17. *Shreve, M. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2013) "Removal of 17β‐estradiol by the white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor grown in secondary wastewater treatment plant effluent." Poster presentation, American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE13), Denver, CO, June 11.

18. *Shreve, M. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2013) "Removal of 17β‐estradiol by the white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor grown in secondary wastewater treatment plant effluent." Poster presentation (1st Place, Young Professionals Fresh Ideas Contest), Pennsylvania American Water Works Association (PA‐AWWA), Hershey, PA, April 24.

19. ‡Kreider, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2013) "Feed Instead of Waste: Sustainable Duckweed Harvesting for Maximum Nutrient Removal from Wastewater." Poster presentation, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Penn State University, University Park, PA, April 10.

20. *Kelsey, D. J., Nieto‐Delgado, C., Brennan, R. A., and Cannon, F. S. (2013) “Organic Fungicides Improve Bindered Anthracite Briquette Storage in Iron Foundries.” Oral presentation (Top Presentation Award); College of Engineering Research Symposium, Penn State University, University Park, PA, April 2.

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21. *Shreve, M. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2013) "Removal of 17β‐estradiol by the white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor grown in secondary wastewater treatment plant effluent." Poster presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, Penn State University, University Park, PA, April 2.

22. ‡Kreider, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2013) "Feed Instead of Waste: Sustainable Duckweed Harvesting for

Maximum Nutrient Removal from Wastewater." Poster presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, Penn State University, University Park, PA, April 2.

23. *Lin, Y., *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Crab shell amendments support more diverse bacterial and archaeal communities in sulfate‐reducing columns treating acid mine drainage." Poster presentation, American Society for Microbiology 112th General Meeting, San Francisco, June 19.

24. *Shreve, M., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Growth, removal of 17B‐estradiol, and production of ligninolytic enzymes by the white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor in secondary wastewater treatment plant effluent." Oral presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 84th Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2012), State College, PA, June 5.

25. *Kelsey, D. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Enhanced nutrient removal from wastewater using sustainable duckweed biomass." Poster presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 84th Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2012), State College, PA, June 5.

26. *Lin, Y., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Crab shell amendments support more diverse bacterial and archaeal communities in sulfate‐reducing columns treating acid mine drainage." Poster presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 84th Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2012), State College, PA, June 5.

27. ‡Goots, S., *Grembi, J., ‡Lin, S., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Cleaning up Li le Laurel Run: compara ve performance of different crab shell mixtures for supporting remediation of acid mine drainage in pilot‐scale reactors." Poster presentation, 6th West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium, State College, PA, April 27.

28. *Lin, Y., *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Crab shell amendments support more diverse bacterial and archaeal communities in sulfate‐reducing columns treating acid mine drainage." Poster presentation (3rd Place Winner), 6th West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium, State College, PA, April 27.

29. ‡Sheehan, M. W., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Op mizing the solar water disinfec on method to efficiently produce potable water from ecologically‐treated wastewater using recycled polyethylene terephthalate bottles." Poster presentation (2nd Place Winner in Engineering category), Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 11.

30. ‡McKee, S. P., *Kelsey, D. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Water quality fluctuations during the start‐up of a pilot‐scale ecological wastewater treatment system." Poster presentation, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 11.

31. ‡Goots, S., *Grembi, J., ‡Lin, S., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Cleaning up Li le Laurel Run: compara ve performance of different crab shell mixtures for supporting remediation of acid mine drainage in pilot‐scale reactors." Poster presentation, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 11.

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32. *Kelsey, D. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Optimal growth conditions and beneficial uses of duckweed salvaged from ecological wastewater treatment systems." Poster presentation (1st Place Winner), College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

33. *Lin, Y., *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Crab shell amendments support more diverse bacterial and archaeal communities in sulfate‐reducing columns treating acid mine drainage." Oral presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

34. ‡McKee, S. P., *Kelsey, D. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Water quality fluctuations and ecosystem development during start‐up of a pilot‐scale ecological wastewater treatment system." Poster presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

35. *Shreve, M., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Production of extracellular enzymes and removal of 17B‐estradiol using white‐rot fungus Trametes versicolor grown in batch microcosms containing wastewater treatment plant effluent." Poster presentation, (1st Place Winner in Environmental Engineering & Ecology category and Best Overall Poster Presentation),15th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, University Park, PA, March 31.

36. *Kelsey, D. J., and Brennan, R. A. (2012) "Producing sustainable duckweed biomass from ecological wastewater treatment systems." Poster presentation, 15th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, University Park, PA, March 31.

37. *Shreve, M., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "White rot fungi in the removal of EDCs and estrogenic activity from wastewater." Podium presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 83nd Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2011), Lancaster, PA, June 7.

38. *Henry, E., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "The development of an advanced treatment process to remove endocrine disrupting compounds from wastewater." Podium presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 83nd Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2011), Lancaster, PA, June 7.

39. ‡Goots, S., *Grembi, J., ‡Lin, S., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Cleaning up Little Laurel Run: pilot‐scale bioremediation of acid mine drainage with crab shell mixtures." Poster presentation (1st Place Winner in Engineering category), Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 13.

40. *Lin, Y., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Comparison of microbial communities in sulfate‐reducing columns treating acid mine drainage." Oral presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

41. *Henry, E., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Conditions for biodegradation of endocrine disrupting compounds by white‐rot fungi in large‐scale wastewater applications." Poster presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

42. ‡Goots, S., *Grembi, J., ‡Lin, S., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Cleaning up Little Laurel Run: pilot‐scale bioremediation of acid mine drainage with crab shell mixtures." Poster presentation (1st Place Winner in Undergraduate category), College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

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43. *Grembi, J., ‡Sick, B., ‡Goots, S., ‡Lin, S., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Solving a local problem: crab shell mixtures remediate high‐strength acid mine drainage." Oral presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

44. *Binsomprasong, N., and Brennan, R. A. (2011) "Biocatalysis of lignin and COD in pulp and paper mill effluent using fungal mycelia." Poster presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

45. *Robinson‐Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Remediation of manganese‐bearing mine impacted water using crab‐shell chitin: Isolating the abiotic mechanisms of sorption and precipitation." Poster presentation, 240th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, MA, August 25.

46. *Grembi, J. A., ‡Sick, B. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Utilization of a sustainable resource to remediate high‐strength mine impacted water from a local abandoned mine: Crab‐shell column study." Oral presentation, 240th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, MA, August 24.

47. *Caporuscio, A. F., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "From Silent Spring to the forest floor: enzymatic biocatalysis of endocrine disrupting compounds in wastewater using fungal mycelia." Poster presentation, Bridges STEM Symposium, Graduate Women in Science National Meeting, State College, PA, June 19.

48. *Grembi, J. A., *Sick, B. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Cost‐effective treatment of high‐risk mine impacted water using crab‐shell amendments to spent mushroom compost: column studies." Poster presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 82nd Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2010), State College, PA, June 14.

49. *Caporuscio, A. F., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "From Silent Spring to the forest floor: enzymatic biocatalysis of endocrine disrupting compounds in wastewater using fungal mycelia." Poster presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 82nd Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2010), State College, PA, June 14.

50. *Henry, E., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Optimum conditions for biodegradation of endocrine‐disrupting compounds by white‐rot fungi in large‐scale wastewater applications." Oral presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 82nd Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2010), State College, PA, June 14.

51. *Caporuscio, A. F., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Passive remediation of acid precipitation using crab‐shell chitin: a treatability study." Poster presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Pittsburgh, PA, June 9.

52. *Grembi, J. A., ‡Sick, B. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Cost‐effective treatment of high‐risk mine impacted water using crab‐shell amendments to spent mushroom compost: column studies." Poster presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Pittsburgh, PA, June 9.

53. ‡Brown, A. K., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Passive remediation of "high risk" acid mine drainage using crab shell chitin as a substrate amendment." Poster presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Pittsburgh, PA, June 9.

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54. *Henry, E., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Determination of optimum conditions for removal of endocrine‐disrupting compounds by white‐rot fungi in large‐scale applications." Poster presentation, The Pennsylvania Water Symposium, University Park, PA, May 6.

55. *Caporuscio, A. F., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Magnificent mushrooms: enzymatic biocatalysis of endocrine disrupting compounds in wastewater using fungal mycelia." Poster presentation, The Pennsylvania Water Symposium, University Park, PA, May 6.

56. ‡Sick, B. A., *Grembi, J. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Analysis and design of frac onal crab‐shell amendments to spent mushroom compost for the treatment of high‐strength mine impacted water." Poster presentation (1st Place Winner in Engineering category), Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 7.

57. ‡Brown, A. K, and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Passive remedia on of high metal loading, net acidic mine impacted water using crab shell chitin as a substrate amendment." Poster presentation (1st Place Winner in Undergraduate category), College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 1.

58. *Caporuscio, A. F., Anderson, K. R., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Acid precipitation remediation using crab‐shells: a laboratory treatability study." Oral presentation (2nd Place Winner in Engineering and Material Science category), 13th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, University Park, PA, March 27.

59. *Caporuscio, A. F., Anderson, K. R., and Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Passive remediation of acid precipitation using crab‐shell chitin: a laboratory treatability study." Poster presentation, Keystone Coldwater Conference, State College, PA, February 20.

60. ‡Brown, A. K, and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Passive remediation of "high risk" acid mine drainage using crab shell chitin as a substrate amendment." Poster presentation, Undergraduate Research at the Capitol ‐ Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA, October 20.

61. *Eramo, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) “Bioremediation of hydrocarbon‐contaminated soil with used mushroom compost.” Oral presentation, 51st Annual Penn State Mushroom Industry Conference, Kennett Square, PA, September 21.

62. *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Effective and low‐cost treatment of acid mine drainage using chitin as a fractional amendment to compost: batch and column tests." Poster presentation, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Billings, MT, June 2.

63. *Robinson Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Remediation of mine‐impacted water using crab‐shell chitin as an electron donor and alkalinity source." Platform presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 10th International Symposium, May 7.

64. *Henry, E., *Robinson‐Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "The beauty of arthropods: a comparison of crab‐shell vs. insect chitin for the remediation of metal‐laden waters." Poster presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 10th International Symposium, May 7.

65. *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Chitin as an additive to compost to enhance passive treatment of mine‐impacted waters." Platform presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 10th International Symposium, May 7.

66. *Eramo, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Bioremediation of diesel‐contaminated soil using spent mushroom compost." Platform presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 10th International Symposium, May 7.

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67. *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Effective and low‐cost treatment of acid mine drainage using chitin as a fractional amendment to spent mushroom compost." Poster presentation (1st Place Winner in Environmental Engineering & Ecology category), 12th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 27.

68. *Eramo, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Bioremediation of diesel contaminated soil using spent mushroom compost." Poster presentation (1st Place Winner in Ecology, Meteorology, and Engineering category), 12th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 27.

69. *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2009) "Enhanced treatment of acid mine drainage using chitin as a fractional amendment to spent mushroom compost." Poster presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 24.

70. *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Chitin as a fractional amendment to spent mushroom compost to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment of mine impacted water." Poster presentation (1st Place Student Poster Award), National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Richmond, VA, June 17.

71. *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Increasing the efficiency of acid mine drainage treatment through enhancement of spent mushroom compost substrate with chitin." Podium presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 80th Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2008), State College, PA, June 2.

72. *Eramo, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Sustainable treatment of diesel contaminated sediments using spent mushroom compost." Poster presentation (Student Research Award Recipient), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 80th Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (PennTec 2008), State College, PA, June 2.

73. *McElhoe, J. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Spatial and temporal quantification of multiple Dehalococcoides strains throughout the stages of reductive TCE dechlorination." Platform presentation, Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Sixth International Conference, Monterey, CA, May 22.

74. Evans, P. J., Titus, T., Brennan, R. A., *Cai, H., and Fricke, R. (2008) "Perchlorate remediation in vadose zone soil by Gaseous Electron Donor Injection Technology (GEDIT)." Platform presentation, Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Sixth International Conference, Monterey, CA, May 22.

75. Venot, C., Figueroa, L. A., Brennan, R. A., Sieczkowski, M. R., and Al‐Abed, S. R. (2008) "Pilot‐scale biochemical reactor treatability study for metals removal from mining influenced water." Platform presentation, Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Sixth International Conference, Monterey, CA, May 22.

76. *Newcombe, C. E., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Enhanced treatment of acid mine drainage using chitin as a fractional amendment to spent mushroom compost." Poster presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 1.

77. *McElhoe, J. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Chemical and molecular characterization throughout the course of chitin‐enhanced TCE dechlorination." Oral presentation (2nd Place Winner in Environmental Engineering & Ecology session), 11th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 29.

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78. *Eramo, A., and Brennan, R. A. (2008) "Sustainable treatment of diesel contaminated sediments using spent mushroom compost." Poster presentation (2nd Place Winner in Environmental Engineering & Ecology category), 11th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 28.

79. *Cai, H., and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Vadose zone treatment of perchlorate using gaseous electron donors." Platform presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 9th International Symposium, Baltimore, MD, May 8.

80. *Robinson Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Evaluation of chitin as an electron donor source for biological nitrate reduction: column studies." Platform presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 9th International Symposium, Baltimore, MD, May 8.

81. *McElhoe, J. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Evaluation of dynamic chemical gradients during the course of trichloroethene remediation using a fermentable substrate." Poster presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 9th International Symposium, Baltimore, MD, May 8.

82. ‡Daubert, L. N., and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Passive remediation of acid mine drainage using chitin." Platform presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 9th International Symposium, Baltimore, MD, May 7.

83. *Robinson Lora, M. A., and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Natural chitinous naterial as a neutralizing agent and electron donor source for the passive remediation of acid mine drainage." Poster presentation, 10th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 13.

84. *Cai, H., and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Bioremediation of perchlorate in vadose zone soil using gaseous electron donors: microcosm tests." Poster presentation, The Graduate Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 25.

85. *McElhoe, J. A. and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Evaluation of dynamic chemical gradients over space and time during the course of trichloroethene remediation using a fermentable substrate." Poster presentation, The Graduate Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 25.

86. *Robinson Lora, M. A. and Brennan, R. A. (2007) "Passive remediation of acid mine drainage using chitinous materials: microcosm and column studies on three sites within central Pennsylvania." Poster presentation (2nd Place Winner in Engineering category), The Graduate Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 25.

87. Brennan, R. A., *Cai, H., **Min, B., and Evans, P. J. (2006) "Treatability study for the bioremediation of perchlorate in vadose zone soils using gaseous electron donors." Poster presentation, Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Fifth International Conference, Monterey, CA.

88. ‡Daubert, L. and Brennan, R. A. (2006) “A laboratory investigation of passive acid mine drainage treatment using chitin.” Poster presentation (1st Place Winner in Engineering category), Undergraduate Research Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 5.

89. *Robinson Lora, M. A. and Brennan, R. A. (2006) “Use of crab shell chitin as an electron donor source for biological denitrification in batch and column tests.” Platform presentation, 9th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 18.

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90. *Robinson Lora, M. A. and Brennan, R. A. (2006) “Biological nitrate reduction using chitin as an electron donor source.” Poster presentation, The Graduate Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 25.

91. *McElhoe, J. and Brennan, R. A. (2005) “Optimization of chitin grade and mass loading for chloroethene bioremediation.” Poster presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 8th International Symposium, Baltimore, MD.

92. *Robinson Lora, M. A. and Brennan, R. A. (2005) “Evaluation of chitin as an electron donor source for biological nitrate reduction.” Poster presentation, 8th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

93. *McElhoe, J. and Brennan, R. A. (2005) “Optimization of chitin grade and mass loading for chloroethene bioremediation.” Poster presentation, 8th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

94. Brennan, R. A., Werth, C. J., and Sanford, R. A. (2004) “Tracking the growth and distribution of a chloridogenic microbial community in PCE‐contaminated sediments treated with chitin.” Poster presentation, 10th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology ‐ ISME, Cancun, Mexico.

95. Brennan, R. A., Sanford, R. A., and Werth, C. J. (2004) “Bioremediation of tetrachloroethene using chitin: spatial and temporal effects in a 1‐D column system.” Poster presentation, Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Fourth International Conference, Monterey, CA.


96. Brennan, R. A., Vera, S. M., Sanford, R. A., and Werth, C. J. (2001) “Bioremediation of perchloroethene in a column experiment using chitin fermentation.” Poster presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 6th International Symposium, San Diego, CA.

97. Brennan, R. A., Feinrich, E., and Scholz‐Muramatsu, H. (2001) “Feasibility of sequential anaerobic‐aerobic dechlorination of chlorinated ethenes in contaminated aquifers.” Poster presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 6th International Symposium, San Diego, CA.

98. Swanson, A. R., Brennan, R. A., Loffler, F. E., and Sanford, R. A. (1999) "Hydrogen generation, 14C‐acetate assimilation, and the role of the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle by succinate‐fed, tetrachloroethene‐respiring Desulfuromonas sp. strain BB1." Poster presentation, American Society for Microbiology 99th General Meeting, Chicago, IL.

99. Brennan, R. A., Swanson, A. R., Loffler, F. E., and Sanford, R. A. (1999) "Chlorinated solvent bioremediation: a novel approach to measuring bacterial kinetics." Platform presentation, In Situ and On‐Site Bioremediation 5th International Symposium, San Diego, CA.

100. Brennan, R. A., Swanson, A. R., Loffler, F. E., and Sanford, R. A. (1998) “Use of a solid‐phase sorbent for manipulating PCE concentrations in growing cultures of the halorespiring bacterial strain BB1.” Poster presentation, American Society for Microbiology 98th General Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

101. Brennan, R. A., and Nirmalakhandan, N. (1996) “Air‐stripping: predicting the effect of temperature on Henry’s constant using a QSAR model, and analyzing the energy requirements of two competitive systems.” Poster presentation, American Chemical Society Conference, Orlando, FL.

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102. Brennan, R. A., and Nirmalakhandan, N. (1995) “Predicting the effect of temperature on Henry’s constant for hazardous air pollutants.” Poster presentation, Air & Waste Management Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Research Reports to Sponsor: 1. Evans, P., *Cai, H., Hopfensperger, K., Optiz, E., Titus, T., and Brennan, R. (2009) "In situ

bioremediation of perchlorate in vadose zone soil using gaseous electron donors." Final report to the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP).

2. *Caporuscio, A. F., and Brennan, R. A. "Passive remediation of acid precipitation in the South Branch of Kinzua Creek using crab‐shell chitin: a treatability study." Final report to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 2009.

3. *Eramo, A., and Brennan, R. A. "Bioremediation of diesel contaminated sediments using spent mushroom compost: microcosm tests." Final report to The California Mushroom Farm, 2008.

4. Starr, B., Lebow, P., Brennan, R. A., and Bures, G. H. "Phase II SBIR final report: bioremediation of chlorinated solvents in saturated, low permeability soils." NSF SBIR program, 2005.


5. Sorenson, K. S., Martin, J. P., Brennan, R. A., and Bures, G. H. "Phase I SBIR final report: fracing technology for remediation of chlorinated solvent source areas in low permeability media." NSF SBIR program, 2002.

Articles and Videos Published in the Popular Press:

1. Curtis, C. (2014) "It’s always 65 degrees at the Eco‐Machine." Engineering Penn State, http://sites.psu.edu/engineering/2014/02/10/its‐always‐65‐degrees‐at‐the‐eco‐machine/.

2. Penn State University (2012) “Penn State: Inspiring Engineering.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6nKc9HJOEM&feature=player_embedded.

3. Curtis, C. (2011) "Hydroponic rafts may be a solution to Chinese water pollution." Research Penn State, http://www.rps.psu.edu/indepth/floating_filters.html.

4. Brennan, R. A. (2010) "Getting crabby about high‐strength mine drainage? The combination of chitin, protein, and calcium carbonate in crab shells may offer a passive treatment solution." Reclamation Matters, Autumn Issue.

5. Curtis, C. (2010) "Clean water act." Feature article, Engineering Penn State, 26 (1): 12 ‐ 13.

6. Spanier, E. (2009) “Crustacean cleanup: crab shell chitin shows promise in remediating acid mine drainage.” Research Penn State, http://www.rps.psu.edu/pennsylvania/crustacean_cleanup.html.

7. *Eramo, A., and Brennan, R.A. (2009) "A new use for used mushroom compost: bioremediation of diesel‐contaminated soil." Mushroom News, November issue.

‡Undergraduate student supervised by Dr. Brennan *Graduate student supervised by Dr. Brennan **Post‐doctoral student supervised by Dr. Brennan

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Invited Seminars 1. Brennan, R. A. (2015) “Ecological Infrastructure for Sustainable Communities.” Invited seminar,

Jiangnan University, China, July 14.

2. Brennan, R. A. (2015) Invited panelist for post‐film screening of Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The Water Symposium at Penn State, University Park, PA, April 22.

3. Brennan, R. A. (2015) “Ecological Infrastructure: Sustainable Integrated Systems for Water Purification and Beneficial Reuse around the World.” Invited seminar, Industrial Engineering Colloquium Series (IE 590), College of Engineering, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 26.

4. Brennan, R. A. (2015) “Ecological Infrastructure for Sustainable Communities ‐or‐ How Applied Symbiosis Can Save the World.” Invited seminar, Symbiosis (BIOL 406), Eberly College of Science, Penn State University, University Park, PA, March 23.

5. Brennan, R. A. (2015) “Giving Powerful, Dynamic, and Memorable Presentations.” Kappe Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar, Penn State University, University Park, PA, January 14.

6. Brennan, R. A. (2014) “The Development of Sustainable Bioremediation Technologies to Solve Global Water Challenges.” Invited webinar, Penn State Water Resources Extension, December 17.

7. Brennan, R. A. (2014) “Ecological Infrastructure for Developing Sustainable Communities around the World.” Invited seminar, Department of Engineering, St. Francis University, November 14.

8. Brennan, R. A. (2014) “Ecological Infrastructure for Developing Sustainable Communities around the World.” Invited seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, November 7.

9. Brennan, R. A. (2014) “Innovative Approaches to AMD Treatment.” Invited speaker, Centre County Watershed Summit, Penn State, November 3.

10. Brennan, R. A. (2014) “You’ve Gotta Have Friends: Plant‐Microbe Symbiosis Purifies Water in the Eco‐Machine.” Invited seminar, Department of Plant Pathology Graduate Seminar, Penn State, February 24.

11. Brennan, R. A. (2014) “Discovering the Power of Science and Engineering.” Keynote speaker, Expanding Your Horizons STEM Career Day for Young Women, Penn State, February 1.

12. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “The Future of Sustainable Infrastructure.” Keynote speaker, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society, Penn State, December 3.

13. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “The Development of Sustainable Bioremediation Technologies to Solve Global Water Challenges.” Invited seminar, Architecture Graduate Seminar, GREEN to POST‐GREEN, Penn State, November 11.

14. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “Fungal Biocatalysis of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater.” Invited speaker, 55th Annual Penn State Mushroom Industry Conference, Kennett Square, PA, October 7.

15. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “The Development of Sustainable Bioremediation Technologies to Solve Global Water Challenges.” Invited seminar, Environmental Microbiology Symposium, Penn State, September 28.

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16. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “Career Opportunities in Consulting vs. Academia.” Invited speaker, Kappe Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar, Penn State, August 28.

17. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “Exploring Strange New Worlds and New Civilizations within the Eco‐Machine.” Invited seminar, Millennium Café, Penn State, August 13.

18. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “Emerging Trends in Environmental Remediation: Meeting the Triple Bottom Line.” Invited seminar, Golder Associates, Mount Laurel, NJ, July 9.

19. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater Using Advanced Ecological Processes.” Invited seminar, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, May 3.

20. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “Emerging Trends in Environmental Remediation: Meeting the Triple Bottom Line.” Invited seminar, Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association (ACLCA), Adelaide, Australia, April 30.

21. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “Emerging Technologies in Groundwater Remediation.” Panelist presentation for Contaminated Land, The Three Rs: Regulations, Risk Assessment, and Remediation, Golder Associates Client Seminar, Adelaide, Australia, April 30.

22. Brennan, R. A. (2013) “An Emerging Technology for Emerging Contaminants: Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater for Beneficial Reuse.” Invited seminar, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia, April 18.

23. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “The Development of Sustainable Bioremediation Technologies to Solve Global Water Challenges: Applications in the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals.” Invited seminar, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, November 12.

24. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage and Chlorinated Solvents using Multifunctional Substrates.” Invited Tech Talk, Golder Associates, Adelaide, Australia, October 23.

25. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “An Emerging Technology for Emerging Contaminants: Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater for Beneficial Reuse.” Invited seminar, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, October 23.

26. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “An Emerging Technology for Emerging Contaminants: Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater for Beneficial Reuse.” Invited seminar, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, October 22.

27. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “The Use of Multifunctional Substrates for the Remediation of High‐Strength Acid Mine Drainage.” Invited Tech Talk, Golder Associates, Perth, Australia, October 5.

28. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “An Emerging Technology for Emerging Contaminants: Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater for Beneficial Reuse.” Invited seminar, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, October 4.

29. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “You’re going to drink WHAT??? Using Eco‐Machines to Clean Contaminated Water.” Invited Tech Talk, Golder Associates, Melbourne, Australia, September 28.

30. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Using Multifunctional Substrates to Simplify and Accelerate Remediation Design: Applications with Chlorinated Solvents and Acid Mine Drainage.” Invited seminar, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, September 21.

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31. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “The Use of Multifunctional Substrates for the Remediation of High‐Strength Acid Mine Drainage.” Invited Tech Talk, Golder Associates, Sydney, Australia, September 20.

32. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Remediation of High‐Strength Acid Mine Drainage Using Multifunctional Substrates: Laboratory and Field Trials.” Invited seminar, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, September 5.

33. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “The Use of Multifunctional Substrates for the Remediation of High‐Strength Acid Mine Drainage.” Invited Tech Talk, Golder Associates, Brisbane, Australia, September 3.

34. Brennan, R. A. (2012) "They're Not Just for Dinner Anymore: Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals from Wastewater using White‐rot Fungi." Invited speaker, 54th Annual Penn State Mushroom Industry Conference, University Park, PA, June 11.

35. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Engineering at the Chemistry‐Biology Interface: Revolutionary Advances in Applied Science from the Molecular‐Level to the Global Ecosystem.” Invited speaker, 18th Annual German‐American Frontiers of Science Symposium, sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Potsdam, Germany, May 11.

36. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Remediation of High‐Strength Mine Impacted Water at the Klondike‐1 Discharge using Crab Shell Substrate Mixtures: Laboratory Column and Field Pilot Tests.” Invited speaker, 6th West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium, State College, PA, April 27.

37. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Friends in Small Places: Using Eco‐Machines to Clean Contaminated Water and Produce Byproducts with Economic Value.” Keynote Address, Faculty Invitational Lecture Series Guest Speaker, Penn State Lehigh Valley Undergraduate Research Symposium, Center Valley, PA, April 5.

38. Brennan, R. A. (2012) “Removal of Endocrine Disruptors from Wastewater: Current Technologies and Advanced Research.” Invited continuing education seminar, Pennsylvania Rural Water Association, University Park, PA, March 29.

39. Brennan, R. A. (2011) “Ecological Wastewater Treatment: The Promise of Living Machines.” Invited seminar, International Workshop of Water Environment and Ecological Restoration of Taihu Lake, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China, May 20.

40. Brennan, R. A. (2011) “Klondike‐1 Crab Shell Pilot Test: Results and Field Tour.” Invited seminar, Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Board Meeting, Cambria County, PA, April 26.

41. Brennan, R. A. (2011) “Removal of Endocrine Disruptors from Wastewater: Current and Developing Technologies.” Invited continuing education seminar, Pennsylvania Rural Water Association, University Park, PA, March 31.

42. Brennan, R. A. (2010) “Enzymatic Biocatalysis of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Wastewater using Phanerochaete chrysosporium.” Invited seminar, Department of Plant Pathology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, November 28.

43. Brennan, R. A. (2010) “Plastics, Pesticides, and Pharmaceuticals: Understanding the Potential Health Risks to Ourselves and Our Children.” Invited seminar, League of Women Voters of Centre County, Public Forum, State College, PA, September 15.

44. Brennan, R. A. (2010) “Pilot‐Scale Field Test of Crab Shell for the Treatment of High‐Risk Acid Mine Drainage at Klondike‐1.” Invited seminar, Clearfield Creek Watershed Association, Cambria County, PA, June 15.

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45. Brennan, R. A. (2010) “Using Living Machines to Remove Endocrine Disruptors from Wastewater.” Invited seminar, The Pennsylvania Water Symposium: Groundwater and Surface Water: A Single Resource, University Park, PA, May 6.

46. Brennan, R. A. (2010) “You're Going to Drink WHAT???: Using Living Machines to Clean Contaminated Water.” Invited seminar, Penn State Lectures on the Frontiers of Science, sponsored by the Penn State Eberly College of Science and the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, February 6.

47. Brennan, R. A. (2009) “Civil Engineering for Sustainable Design.” Keynote speaker, sponsored by Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, December 2.

48. Brennan, R. A. (2008) “Solving a Global Water Crisis in a Local Watershed: a Comprehensive Analysis of Chitin as a Multifunctional Substrate for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage.” Invited seminar, sponsored by the University of Tennessee Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, Joint Institute for Biological Sciences, and the Center for Environmental Biotechnology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, April 4.

49. Brennan, R. A. (2007) “The Future of Multifunctional Substrates in Remediation Design.” Invited seminar, Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM), Denver, CO, May 17.

50. Brennan, R. A. (2005) “From Shrimp Dinners to Superfund Sites: the use of Chitin for the Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents.” Invited seminar, Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, March 11.

51. Brennan, R. A. (2004) “From Shrimp Dinners to Superfund Sites: the use of Chitin for the Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents.” Invited seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, September 17.

Research Supervision Postdoctoral Scholars & Research Associates Supervised

Completed: 1. Dr. Wenyan Zhang, “Nitrogen mineralization of Lemna in agricultural soils and effects on crop

production in greenhouse tests”, Visiting Scholar from Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu Province, China, to the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, Mar. 2014 – Mar. 2015. Dr. Zhang is now Lecturer at Nanjing Forestry University.

2. Dr. Neil Brown, “Engagement and education in Africa through development of ecological wastewater treatment initiatives”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, 2008 – 2010, 2013 – 2014.

3. Dr. Booki Min, “Bioremediation of perchlorate in vadose zone soil using gaseous electron donors: column study evaluation”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2005. Dr. Min is now an Assistant Research Professor at the Technical University of Denmark.

Doctoral Dissertations Supervised PhDs Completed: 1. Dr. Yishan Lin, “Evaluation of microbial communities and their relationships with chemical

performance in passive acid mine drainage treatment systems amended with crab shell”, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, December 2013.

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2. Dr. Jennifer McElhoe, “Spatial and temporal evaluation of dechlorinating populations during crab shell enhanced bioremediation”, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, August 2011.

3. Dr. Mary Ann Robinson‐Lora, “Evaluation of chitinous materials as a multifunctional substrate for the remediation of mine impacted water”, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, December 2009.

PhDs in Progress: 4. Mr. Michael Shreve, “Sustainable removal of emerging contaminants from municipal wastewater

using symbiotic microbial consortia”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, advanced to candidacy, Ph.D. expected August 2016.

5. Ms. A. Ozgul Calicioglu, “Biomass valorization from ecological wastewater treatment systems: options for sustainable biofuel production”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, advanced to candidacy, Ph.D. expected December 2017.

Masters Degrees Supervised

Masters Degrees Completed: 1. Mr. Andrew Kreider, “Behavior of duckweed as an agricultural amendment: nitrogen mineralization,

leaching, and sorghum uptake”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. August 2015.

2. Ms. Victoria Whyte, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.Eng. Environmental Engineering, May 2015.

3. Mr. Dane Kelsey, “Incorporation of organic fungicides in bindered anthracite bricks for improved storage and performance in iron foundries”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. Environmental Engineering, December 2013.

4. Ms. Jessica Grembi, “Remediation of high‐strength mine impacted water with crab‐shell substrate mixtures: laboratory column and field pilot tests”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. Environmental Engineering, May 2011.

5. Ms. Natthida Binsomprasong, “Biocatalysis of lignin and COD in pulp and paper mill effluent using immobilized symbiotic fungal mycelia”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. Environmental Engineering, May 2011.

6. Ms. Erin Henry, “The development of an advanced treatment process to remove endocrine disrupting compounds from wastewater using Phanerochaete chrysosporium”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. Environmental Engineering, May 2011.

7. Ms. Abby Caporuscio, “The road to Brook Trout recovery: crab shell restores alkalinity to watersheds impacted by acid deposition”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. Environmental Engineering, December 2010.

8. Ms. Alessia Eramo, “Bioremediation of diesel contaminated soil using spent mushroom compost”, M.S. Environmental Engineering, August 2009.

9. Ms. Caroline Newcombe, “Effective and low‐cost treatment of acid mine drainage using chitin as a fractional amendment to compost”, M.S. Environmental Engineering, May 2009.

10. Ms. Mary Ann Robinson‐Lora, “Biological denitrification of drinking water supplies using chitin”, M.S. Environmental Engineering, August 2007.

11. Ms. Hua Cai, “Treatability study of in situ bioremediation of perchlorate in vadose zone soil using gaseous electron donors”, M.S. Environmental Engineering, May 2007.

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Masters Degrees in Progress: 12. Ms. Marissa Hartleb, “Microbial community development and activity in ecological wastewater

treatment systems”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. expected December 2015.

13. Mr. Carlos Rolando Fernandez Pulido, “Sustainable aquaculture integrated with ecological wastewater treatment for developing communities”, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Penn State, M.S. expected May 2016.

Undergraduate Honors Theses Supervised Honors Theses Completed: 1. Ms. Sara Goots, “Cleaning up Little Laurel Run: design and performance of different crab‐shell

mixtures for supporting remediation of acid mine drainage in pilot‐scale reactors at the Klondike‐1 discharge”, NSF REU Summer 2010, B.S. Environmental Systems Engineering with Honors in Environmental Engineering, August 2012.

2. Mr. Sean McKee, “Start‐up of a pilot‐scale ecological wastewater treatment system: water quality fluctuations as an indicator of ecosystem development”, B.S. Civil Engineering with Honors, August 2012.

3. Mr. William Sheehan, “Optimizing the solar disinfection method to produce potable water from ecologically‐treated wastewater using recycled polyethylene terephthalate bottles”, B.S. Civil Engineering with Honors, May 2012.

4. Mr. Michael Shreve, “Alginate encapsulation of Phanerochaete chrysosporium for the fungal biocatalysis of endocrine disrupting compounds in wastewater”, B.S. Environmental Systems Engineering with Honors in Environmental Engineering, December 2010.

5. Mr. Bradley Sick, “Analysis and design of fractional crab‐shell amendments to spent mushroom compost for the treatment of high‐strength mine impacted water”, B.S. Civil Engineering with Honors in Environmental Engineering, May 2010.

6. Ms. Linda Daubert, “A laboratory investigation of passive remediation of acid mine drainage using chitin from crab shells”, B.S. Chemical Engineering with Honors in Environmental Engineering, May 2006.

Honors Theses in Progress: 7. Ms. Emily Steigerwald, “Biofuel production from Lemna minor”, B.S. Chemical Engineering with

Honors in Environmental Engineering, expected May 2016. 8. Mr. Mohamad Kanbari, “Solar UV disinfection unit for the Penn State Eco‐MachineTM”, B.S. Energy

Engineering with Honors in Environmental Engineering, expected May 2016. Other Undergraduate Research Supervised

Completed: 1. Ms. Sarah Wood, “Development of an integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS) system for the

removal of emerging contaminants from wastewater”, May 2015 – Aug. 2015, B.S. Chemical Engineering, expected May 2016.

2. Mr. Jonathan Caballero, “Beneficial reuse of duckweed as a sustainable soil amendment to increase crop yields and reduce agricultural runoff: field and greenhouse tests”, May 2014 – Aug. 2015, B.S. Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, expected May 2016.

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3. Mr. Sam Carroll, “Soil quality improvement through incorporation of Lemna relative to traditional fertilizers: wet aggregate soil stability tests”, July – Dec. 2014, B.S. Civil Engineering, expected May 2016.

4. Mr. Andrew Kreider, “Duckweed harvesting for sustainable nutrient removal from wastewater”, Jan. 2013 – May 2013, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, May 2013.

5. Ms. Nichole Heil, “Enhanced nutrient removal from domestic wastewater using duckweed”, B.S. Biological Engineering, May 2014.

6. Mr. Dane Kelsey, “Beneficial uses of duckweed salvaged from ecological wastewater treatment systems”, Aug. 2011 – Dec. 2011, B.S. Civil Engineering, December 2011.

7. Mr. Andrew Kreider, “Start‐up strategies and life cycle assessment for ecological wastewater treatment systems”, May 2011 – Dec. 2011, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, May 2013.

8. Mr. Bradley Kaley, “Fungal cultivation methods for advanced wastewater treatment operations”, Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2010, B.S. Civil Engineering, December 2011.

9. Mr. Andrew Strubilla, "Examination of surface charge phenomena of fungi‐impregnated alginate spheres for the treatment of emerging contaminants in wastewater", Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2010, B.S. Civil Engineering, December 2010.

10. Mr. Min Pack, “Small‐scale rapid column testing of substrate mixtures for treating high‐strength mine impacted water”, SROP Summer 2010, B.S. Engineering Science, May 2012.

11. Ms. Amanda Brown, “Restoration of a local, highly‐contaminated mine drainage site using crab‐shell chitin as a fractional amendment to spent mushroom compost: microcosm treatability study”, NSF REU Summer 2009, B.S. Civil Engineering, December 2009.

12. Mr. Kristopher Korte, “Evaluation of three different purities of crab‐shell for the remediation of mine impacted water”, NSF REU Summer 2007, B.S. Civil Engineering, May 2009.

13. Ms. Katherine Umlah, “Characterization of metals precipitation and sorption onto SC‐20 grade crab‐shell chitin”, Sept. 2006 – May 2007, B.S. Chemical Engineering, December 2007.

14. Mr. Gregory Schoenebeck, “Enhanced solubility of TCE DNAPL in the presence of chitin fermentation products” and “Neutron activation analysis of three grades of chitin”, Sept. 2005 – Dec. 2005, B.S. Nuclear Engineering, May 2006.

15. Ms. Erin Brennan, “Characterization of halorespiring bacteria at the Distler Brickyard Superfund site”, June 2004 – Dec. 2004, B.S. Civil Engineering, May 2006.

Honors and Awards of Supervised Students Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2015—*Michael Shreve (June 2015)

1st Place Oral Presentation, 18th Annual Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium, Penn State – *Michael Shreve (April 2015).

2nd Place Poster Award, PA American Water Works Association —*Michael Shreve (April 2015)

1st Place Poster Award in Course‐Based Projects, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Penn State—‡Kaitlyn Benson (April 2015)

3rd Place Poster Award, College of Engineering Research Symposium, Penn State – *Carlos Fernandez Pulido (April 2015).

1st Place Oral Presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, Penn State – *Michael Shreve (April 2015).

2nd Place Oral Presentation, College of Engineering Research Symposium, Penn State – *Andrew Kreider (April 2015).

Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2014—*Andrew Kreider (June 2014)

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship—*Andrew Kreider (April 2014)

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1st Place Poster Award, PA American Water Works Association —*Michael Shreve (April 2013) Environmental Engineers of the Future (E2F) Scholarship — *Andrew Kreider (April 2013) Top Presentation Award, College of Engr. Research Symposium, Penn State —*Dane Kelsey (April

2013) Poster Award, College of Engr. Research Symposium, Penn State —*Victoria Whyte (April 2013) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2012—*Michael Shreve (June 2012) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2012—*Dane Kelsey (June 2012) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2012—*Yishan Lin (June 2012) 3rd Place Poster Award, 6th West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium – *Yishan Lin (April

2012). 2nd Place Poster Award in Engineering category, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Penn State –

‡Will Sheehan (April 2012). 1st Place Poster Award, College of Engineering Research Symposium, Penn State – *Dane Kelsey

(April 2012). 1st Place Poster Award in Environmental Engineering & Ecology category and Best Overall Poster

Presentation, 15th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, Penn State – *Michael Shreve (March 2012).

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship—*Michael Shreve (March 2012) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2011—*Michael Shreve (June 2011) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2011—*Erin Henry (June 2011) 1st Place Poster Award in Engineering category, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Penn State—

‡Sara Goots (April 2011) 1st Place Poster Award in Undergraduate category, College of Engineering Research Symposium,

Penn State—‡Sara Goots (April 2011) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship—*Jessica Grembi (April 2011) David A. Long Scholarship, Pennsylvania Section of the American Water Works Association—*Jessica

Grembi (March 2011) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2010—*Abby Caporuscio (June 2010) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2010—*Jessica Grembi (June 2010) Student Research Award Recipient, Penn Tec 2010—*Erin Henry (June 2010) 2nd Place Student Poster Award, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and

Reclamation—*Abby Caporuscio (June 2010) 3rd Place Student Poster Award, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and

Reclamation—*Jessica Grembi (June 2010) American Society of Mining and Reclamation Memorial Scholarship (Masters‐Level)—*Jessica

Grembi (June 2010) Top Undergraduate Student in Environmental Engineering for Academics and Research, Department

of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Penn State—‡Bradley Sick (May 2010) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Honorable Mention, *Jessica Grembi

(April 2010) 1st Place Poster Award in Undergraduate category, College of Engineering Research Symposium,

Penn State—‡Amanda Brown (April 2010) 1st Place Poster Award in Engineering category, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Penn State—

‡Bradley Sick (April 2010) 2nd Place Oral Presentation in Engineering and Material Science category, 13th Annual

Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, Penn State—*Abby Caporuscio (March 2010)

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American Society of Mining and Reclamation Memorial Scholarship, Honorable Mention (PhD‐Level)—*Mary Ann Robinson‐Lora (June 2009)

3rd Place Student Presentation Award, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation—*Mary Ann Robinson‐Lora ( (June 2009)

1st Place Oral Presentation in Ecology, Meteorology, and Engineering category, 12th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, Penn State—*Alessia Eramo (March 2009)

1st Place Poster in Environmental Engineering & Ecology category, 12th Annual Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, Penn State—*Caroline Newcombe (March 2009)

3rd Place Student Research Award, Penn Tec 2008—*Alessia Eramo (June 2008) 1st Place Student Poster Award, National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and

Reclamation—*Caroline Newcombe (June 2008) 1st Place Student Research Award, Penn Tec 2008—*Caroline Newcombe (June 2008) Larson Aquatic Research Scholarship (Masters‐Level), American Water Works Association—*Caroline

Newcombe (June 2008) 2nd Place Poster in Environmental Engineering & Ecology category, 11th Annual Environmental

Chemistry Student Symposium, Penn State—*Alessia Eramo (March 2008) 2nd Place Oral Presentation in Environmental Engineering & Ecology session, 11th Annual

Environmental Chemistry Student Symposium, Penn State—*Jennifer McElhoe (March 2008) 2nd Place Student Poster Award in Engineering, The Graduate Exhibition, Penn State—*Mary Ann

Robinson‐Lora (March 2007) 1st Place Student Poster Award in Engineering, Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Penn State—

‡Linda Daubert (April 2006)

Participation in NSF-Sponsored Workshops for Engineering Education Center for Sustainable Engineering (CSE) Workshop, University of Texas at Austin (July 2007) Science and Engineering Education Scholars Program (SEESP), Penn State (July 2004) Engineering Education Scholars Workshop, Carnegie Mellon (August 2000)

Courses Taught at Penn State

CE 370, Introduction to Environmental Engineering Semesters: SP 2004, SP 2005, SP 2006, FA 2006, SP 2007, F2013

Average SRTE*: 6.3/7.0 CE 472W, Environmental Engineering Capstone Design

Semesters: FA 2010 Average SRTE*: 6.7/7.0

CE 476, Solid and Hazardous Wastes Semesters: FA 2007, SP 2009, SP 2010, SP 2011, SP 2012, SP 2014, SP 2015 Average SRTE*: 6.6/7.0

CE 497A, Applied Field Methods for Remediation Design Semesters: FA 2008, FA 2009

Average SRTE*: 6.6/7.0 CE 497B, Ecological Engineering

Semesters: FA 2014 Average SRTE*: 6.8/7.0 CE 578, Groundwater Remediation

Semesters: FA 2004, FA 2006, SP 2008, FA 2011, FA2013 Average SRTE*: 6.3/7.0

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CE 591, Environmental Engineering Seminar Semesters: SP 2015 Average SRTE*: 6.8/7.0

*Student Ratings of Teaching Effectiveness (SRTE) for Quality of Instruction

Courses Developed CE497A, Applied Field Methods for Remediation Design This field‐based course provides undergraduate and graduate students the hands‐on skills necessary to evaluate the health of surface and groundwater systems, including stream velocity measurements, sediment sampling, water quality sampling, basic water chemistry testing, invertebrate sampling, fish identification, and habitat assessment. Periodically throughout the semester, students enrolled in the course conduct outreach projects with local high school students, teaching them about acid mine drainage (AMD) chemistry and treatment options, and assisting them with several field sampling trips. The course culminates in a final team project to design a treatment system to restore a local AMD‐contaminated stream. CE497B, Ecological Engineering In this applied course, undergraduate and graduate students work in multidisciplinary teams to design and deploy sustainable ecological wastewater treatment systems for developing communities in coastal equatorial regions in collaboration with faculty‐led research teams, Engineers Without Borders, and community participants. This course is an integral part of a new initiative in Sustainable Engineering, developed with the support of the College of Engineering Global Engineering Leadership Program and the Harry West Teaching Award.

Professional Membership & Service Membership:

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (2014 – present) Member, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (2008 – present) Member, American Society for Mining & Reclamation (2008 – present) Member, American Society for Microbiology (2005 – present) Member, Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (2005 – present) Member, American Society of Engineering Education (2002 – present) Member, American Geophysical Union (2000 – 2002) Member, American Chemical Society (1999 – present) President, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, NM alpha chapter (1996 – 1997) Member, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (1995 – present)

Committee Work: Chair, Research Committee, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (2015 – present) Member, Research Committee, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (2008 – 2015) Member, Mining Waste Team, Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (2008 – 2011) Member, Student Services Committee, Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors

(2007 – 2008)

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Conference Organization: Symposium co‐organizer, Women in Environmental Science and Engineering, Division of Environmental

Chemistry, 248th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, CA (2014).

Session co‐chair, Biostimulation: Advances with Electron Donors and Nutrients, Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds 7th International Conference, Monterey, CA (2012).

Symposium co‐chair, Mining Waste: Geochemistry, Treatment, and Beneficial Reuse, 240th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, Boston, MA (2010).

Session co‐chair, Enhanced Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents, Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds 7th International Conference, Monterey, CA (2010).

Reviewer (Proposals): NSF Environmental Sustainability (ad hoc)

Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment (PSIEE) Seed Grants Department of Defense Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (DoD SERDP) NSF Engineering Research Centers Program

NSF Environmental Sustainability Unsolicited Panel United States‐Israel Binational Science Foundation USDA, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Small Business Innovation Research Program in Soil and Water Resources

Moldovan Travel Fellowship Program of the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation Azerbaijan University Research and Education Program of the U.S. Civilian Research and Development

Foundation and the Azerbaijan National Science Foundation Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Maryland

Reviewer (Journals): Water Research Minerals Engineering Applied Geochemistry

FEMS Microbial Ecology Bioresource Technology Geomicrobiology Journal Mine Water Environment Chemical Engineering Journal

Water Environment Research Journal of Hazardous Materials

Science of the Total Environment Environmental Engineering Science Environmental Science & Technology Journal of Environmental Engineering International Journal of Hydrogen Energy New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics International Society for Microbial Ecology Journal ASCE Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management

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Reviewer (Books): Introduction to Environmental Engineering textbook for Thomson Engineering

Fate and Transport of Contaminants textbook for College Publishing Service to Penn State University Department Service:

Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2014 – 2015) ABET Coordinator, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2014 – 2015) Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2013 – present) Member, Faculty Search Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2013 – 2014) Co‐chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2010 – 2012) Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2009 – 2010) Chair, Website Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2006 – 2008) Member, Climate Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2004 – 2006)

College Service:

Member, Sabbatical Review Committee, College of Engineering (2013 – present) Director, Advanced Ecological Engineering Systems Laboratory (2008 – present) Program Advisor, Environmental Engineering Minor (2007 – present) Instructor, Environmental Engineering Review for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (2006 – present) Member, Faculty Advisory Board (2010 – 2012, 2014 – 2015)

University Service: Member, Research Integrity Investigation Committee (2015 – present) Advisory Core Team, Sustainability Experience Center (2015 – present) Faculty Advisor, Engineers Without Borders (2014 – present) Member, Wastewater Management Committee (2011 – present) Technical Advisor, Engineers Without Borders (2011 – 2012) Planning Committee, Earth Day Celebration (2011 – 2012) Advisory member, Environmental Inquiry Minor (2010 – 2011) Judge, Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium (2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014) Judge, Graduate Research Exhibition (2006, 2010, 2014) Judge, Undergraduate Research Exhibition (2005, 2010, 2011) Reviewer, Mindbend symposium (2005) Co‐advisor, Environmental Engineering Society (2004 – 2006)

Service to Government, Business, & Industry Governmental Agencies:

Member, State College Borough Water Authority Advisory Board (August 2010 – present) Consultant, Technical Support Center of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (March 2007 –

September 2008) Business and Industry:

Consultant, HN Automotive, Inc. (March 2007 – September 2007)

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