Engineering Management
Resume:
Grant B. Weinkam
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EDUCATION
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering Sciences
• University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2015)
• Interdisciplinary UF Water Institute Graduate Fellow
• Hydrologic Sciences Academic Cluster
M.S., Environmental Science
• University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH (2007)
• Water Quality Specialization
B.S., Environmental Biology
• Ohio University, Athens, OH (2005)
• Geography Minor, Environmental Studies Certificate PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Scientist with Dr. Mark T. Brown,
2011-2015 University of Florida Environmental Engineering Department,
Gainesville, FL
Fate and transport of phosphorus in developing landscapes under long-term effluent irrigation
• Designed, budgeted, and executed projects that involved field and lab experimentation, data interpretation, and technical writing.
• Significant focus on interdisciplinary problem solving to address water resource issues in developed and natural systems.
Environmental Scientist at USEPA Research Facility,
2007-2011 Pegasus Technical Services,
Cincinnati, OH
• Managed team of three employees; responsible for lab experimentation, data collection, reporting, and work assignment completion.
• Conducted research on formation, fate, and transport of natural and synthetic contaminants in wastewater and drinking water systems.
• Assisted with watershed management and restoration projects targeted at reducing sediment and nutrient transport.
• Collected and analyzed air quality samples in field-scale biosolid application studies.
Graduate Research Scientist with Dr. Makram T. Suidan,
2005-2007 University of Cincinnati Environmental Engineering Laboratories,
Cincinnati, OH
Steam extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and lead from contaminated sediment using surfactant, salt and alkaline conditions
• Researched techniques for remediation of sediments containing high concentrations of crude oil, persistent organic pollutants, and heavy metals.
• Maintained contaminant degrading anaerobic bioreactors.
Modeling and Assessment Intern with the Division of Surface Water,
2004-2005 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Columbus, OH
• Organized and prepared equipment for surface water sampling throughout the state. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor, Environmental Issues in Water Resources, 2013-2014 University of Florida Honors College, Gainesville, FL
• Developed and co-taught undergraduate course on interdisciplinary water issues.
• Lectured on material covering water treatment, reuse, and landscape remediation. Teaching Assistant, 2013-2015
University of Florida Environmental Engineering Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL
• TA for Environmental Analysis; Green Engineering Design; Resource Management
• Supervised and assisted 15 students in analytical chemistry laboratory experiments.
• Graded lab reports, class assignments, and term papers. Laboratory Manager, 2013-2015
University of Florida Phelps Lab, Gainesville, FL
• Educated and maintained safe lab environment for 10 fellow researchers.
PUBLICATIONS and MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
Weinkam, G.B. and M.T. Brown. (Spring 2015). “Reusing Florida’s wastewater: past, present, and future.” University of Florida Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) Insights Departmental Newsletter.
Barth, E., Weinkam, G.B., and P. Clark. (2010). “Evaluation of in situ steam-injection processes for reduction of petroleum compounds within an abandoned canal.” Remediation Journal, 20(3), 121-132.
Weinkam, G.B. and M.T. Brown “Long-term effects of effluent irrigation on soil chemistry and phosphorus lability.” In preparation.
Weinkam, G.B. and M. Clark. “Assessment of phosphorus leaching risk metrics in long-term effluent irrigated soils.” In preparation.
CONFERENCES and PRESENTATIONS
Weinkam, G.B., Arnold, T.E., Henson, W., Reijo, C., and J. Laing. (Dec. 2015). “Research based advances in undergraduate hydrology education.” Poster presented at American Geophysical Union fall meeting. San Francisco, CA.
Weinkam, G.B. (Nov. 2015). “Sustainable phosphorus management in land applied reclaimed water scenarios.” Oral presentation at American Water Resources Association (AWRA) national conference. Denver, CO.
Weinkam, G.B. and M.T. Brown. (Feb. 2015). “Sustainable phosphorus management in land applied reclaimed water scenarios.” 2nd place poster at the Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference. Ft. Myers, FL.
Weinkam, G.B. and M.T. Brown. (Feb. 2014). “Sustainable phosphorus application in reclaimed water use.” 1st place poster in the University of Florida ESSIE research symposium. Gainesville, FL.
Wetland Restoration Institute. (2010). 59 hours of continuing education credit on wetland and stream restoration. Attendee. Olympia, KY.
Eastern Coal Regional Roundtable. (2010). Seminars on grant writing, storm water management, and Clean Water Act interpretation. Attendee. Athens, WV.
SKILLS and TECHNIQUES
Laboratory Instrumentation and Methods
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation: GC/MS, LC/MS, HPLC, TOC, FLAA, UV-vis
• Microbial techniques: IDEX quantitrays/simplates for coliform analysis, ELISA kits for algal toxin and pesticide quantification
Field Sampling Equipment
• Soil, water, and air sampling: YSI datasonde, ISCO auto-sampler, velocimeter, fluorometer, Hi-Vol/cassette air samplers
Computer Software
• Excel, ArcGIS, MINEQL, PHREEQ, Geochemists Workbench
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Student member (2014-2016)
American Water Works Association (AWWA), Student member (2014-2016)
American Geophysical Union (AGU), Student member (2015-2016)
WateReuse Association, Student member (2013-2015)
Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, (2014-2016)
University of Florida ESSIE Envoys – Departmental Mentoring Group, Co-chair (2014-2015)
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