Civil Engineering Assistant

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Savannah R. Bachman

University of Wyoming, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering

**** *. ********** ***., *******, WY 82071-2000

Mobile: 623-***-****; E-mail: **********@*****.*** Objective

Obtain a position in a dynamic and challenging environment focused on process design and construction with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment.

Education

M.S. Environmental Engineering: University of Wyoming, Laramie, Expected: May 2020 B.S. Civil Engineering: University of Wyoming, Laramie, 2018 B.S. Environmental Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 2013 Awards

2019 Larson Aquatic Research Scholarship, AWWA, USA 2018 Tony Chapman Scholarship, RMSAWWA, WY

2017-2018 American Council of Engineering Companies of Wyoming Scholarship, WY 2011-2012 NASA Space Grant, Flagstaff, AZ

Professional Experience

2018-pres. Research Assistant, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

• Manufactured RO and UF membranes for enhancing performance

• Synthesized and altered inorganic nanotubes for RO optimization

• Developed pilot designs and analyzed outcomes

• Designed a new laboratory geared towards analytical applications

• Repaired and maintained analytical instruments

• Supervised and trained students on equipment

• Acquired materials for designs: invoicing, inventory, & billing 2017-pres. Analytical Chemistry Technician, Center of Excellence for Produced Water Management, University of Wyoming, WY

• Characterized byproduct waters using standard EPA methods

• Investigated and applied methods for treating byproduct waters

• Worked with industry professionals to collect field samples

• Trained co-workers on instruments and standard methods 2015-2018 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

• Evaluated the economic volumes of REEs found in byproduct waters

• Compared nanofiltration rejection of REEs for recovery

• Mentored education-focused undergrad for NASA space grant program 2011-2013 Undergraduate Research, Northern Arizona University, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ

• Applied thermal emission spectroscopy to identify minerals in Martian soils

• Mapped dune fields across Martian surface

• Used remote sensing software (JMARS) to track dune migrations 2

Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

1. Bachman, S. and Brant, J.A., Nanofiltration Separation Mechanisms for Rare Earth Elements from Mixed Brine Solutions, Journal of Membrane Science – In Preparation 2. Brant, J.A., Marsh, A., and Bachman, S., Copper Recovery from Industrial Wastewater using DMSA Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles, Journal of Water Technology and Treatment Methods, Vol. 2 (1), 2019, 123-130. Conference Proceeding

1. Bachman, S. and Brant, J.A., Enhancing Specific Flux Across Thin Films by Embedding Aligned and Functionalized Aluminosilicate Imogolite Nanotube Applied to Desalination Applications, 2019 American Water Works Association/ Rocky Mountain Section Conference & Symposium, September 10, 2019, Keystone, CO.

2. Bachman, S. and Brant, J.A., Strategic Separation of Polyvalent Cations using Nanofiltration Membranes, 2018 Membrane Technology Conference & Symposium, March 12-16, 2018, West Palm Beach, Fl. 3. Bachman, S. and Brant, J.A., Strategic Separation of Polyvalent Cations using Nanofiltration Membranes, 2017 American Water Works Association/ Rocky Mountain Section Conference & Symposium, September 11, 2017, Loveland, CO.

4. Bachman, S., Titus, T.N., Edwards, C.S., Mineral Analysis of Martian Dunes Constraining Possible Sediment Source, 2012 Third International Interplanetary Dunes Workshop, Remote Sensing and Image Analysis of Planetary Dunes, June 12, 2012, Flagstaff, AZ.

Analytical and Technical Experience

Analytical Instrument Experience:

• IC: Ion Chromatography System Model: Dionex ICS-2100

• ICP-MS: Ion Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer Model: NexION 350D

• TOC: Total Organic Carbon Analyzer Model: Seivers InnovOx

• FT-IR: Fourier Transmission Infrared Spectrometer Model: Nicolet iS50

• TGA: Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer Model: TA-5500 Software Experience: AutoCAD 2018, Civil 3D, Microsoft Suite, Wolfram Mathematica 12.0, SPSS (IBM Statistics software)

Professional Affiliations

2015-pres. Student President, Rocky Mountain Section, AWWA, University of Wyoming 2017-pres. Student member, American Membrane Technology Association 2015-pres. Student member, American Water Works Association

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