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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Bruce Dvorak

Bruce I. Dvorak

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

Small Community Water Supply Backflow Model Construction Information

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

  • 2009 Samuel Arnold Greeley Award - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for the Dvorak, Morley and Denning paper (2008).
  • 2009 and 2003 UNL (College of Engineering) Hollings Teaching/Advising/Mentoring Award
  • 2008 and 2002 Faculty Service Award, UNL College of Engineering
  • 2007, 2003, and 1999 Olsson Associates Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, UNL Chi Epsilon Chapter
  • 2007 Certificate of Environmental Achievement to UNL Partners in Pollution Prevention Program, City of Lincoln and Lancaster County, NE Lincoln and Lancaster County Environmental Awards.
  • 2005 Holling Family Master Teacher Award/UNL University-Wide Teaching Award, University of Nebraska
  • 2004 ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering Reviewer Award
  • 2002 IANR Team Award
  • 1999 Multi-Disciplinary Research Award, UNL College of Engineering