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Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Bruce Dvorak

Bruce I. Dvorak
Associate Professor of Biological Systems Engineering
Environmental Engineer

Office: 229 L. W. Chase Hall
(402) 472- 3431

email: bdvorak@unl.edu

Extension interests
  • Environmental infrastructure engineering
  • Community drinking water systems
  • Transfer of pollution prevention methods to business and industry
  • Liaison with federal, state, and local agencies

Extension Education

Research interests
  • Environmental engineering
  • Drinking water treatment processes (especially physical/chemical processes)
  • Hazardous waste treatment
  • Pollution prevention

Selected publications

Visit: Environmental Engineering Masters of Science

Partners in Pollution Prevention

Civil Engineering

Bruce Dvorak's page in Civil Engineering

Ph.D. Civil Engineering
University of Texas - Austin

M.S. Environmental Health Engineering
University of Texas - Austin

B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Registered Professional Engineer, Nebraska

Appointment:
Extension 25%

Teaching, research, and service in Civil Engineering 75%

 

Professional Recognition
  • 1998 Teaching Award, Assistant Professor Level, UNL College of Engineering,
  • 1999 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, UNL Chi Epsilon Chapter.
  • 1999 Multi-Disciplinary Research Award, UNL College of Engineering
  • 1999 Service Award, Assistant Professor Level, UNL College of Engineering
  • 1999, 2003 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, UNL Chi Epsilon Chapter
  • 2001 2nd Place, Best Poster Award, American Water Works Association Annual Conference for “Assessment Of Viral Contamination In Nebraska’s Small Community Wells”, Co-author: Julie Fisher.
  • 2002 IANR Team Award
  • 2002 Faculty Service Award, UNL College of Engineering
  • 2003 College of Engineering, UNL, Hollings Teaching/Advising/Mentoring Award
  • 2003, 2005 UNL Parents Association, Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students
  • 2004 ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering Reviewer Award
  • 2005 Teaching Council & Parents Association teaching recognition