Environmental Engineer

CELINA INES CAMARENA

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INTERESTS

Water and air quality compliance; Sediment and contaminant transport; Pollution prevention systems and technology; Remediation technologies

EDUCATION

DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Expected: August 2011

Texas A&M University Kingsville, Kingsville, TX

Concentration: Contaminant and Sediment Transport in River Systems

Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0

MASTER OF SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING May 2005

Texas A&M University Kingsville, Kingsville, TX

Overall GPA: 3.85/4.0

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING May 2003

Texas A&M University Kingsville, Kingsville, TX

Major GPA: 3.0/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, September 2003-Current

Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX

• Developed theory and carried out experiments to define and predict organic contaminant (DDE/PCB) fluxes and their ecological effects in stream and river systems for risk characterizations

• Developed extraction methods for quantification of organic contaminants (DDE/PCBs) from various matrices

• Analysis of water and sediment samples for organic contaminants

• Installed and programmed weather station equipment with data logging systems

• Developed theory and analyzed data for water budget study in semiarid region

• Supervised undergraduate laboratory assistants and participated in outreach activities

WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST, November 2009-October 2010

City of Corpus Christi-Water Department, Corpus Christi, TX

• Developed and implemented lifecycle pipeline rehabilitation for water distribution system

• Developed nitrification action and prevention plan for water distribution system

• Developed and implemented early response system for nitrification in water distribution system

RELEVANT COURSES

Graduate Courses:

Environmental Law and Regulations

Environmental Management and Policy

Fundamentals of Air Quality and Pollution Control Air Pollution Control

Environmental Exposure Assessment Ecosystems Modeling

Fundamentals of Solid Hazardous Waste Engineering Fundamentals of Water Quality Engineering

SKILLS

Languages: Fluent in Spanish

Computer: Microsoft Office, QUAL2K, OTIS, MODFLOW, ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, Landsat

Analytical Instruments: Gas Chromatographer-Electron Capture Detector (GC-ECD), Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer, UV-spectrophotometer, Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV), Hydrolab

Personal: Excellent organization, written, verbal communication and math skills

Able to prioritize multiple tasks and operate proactively to meet scheduled deadlines

Able to work both independently and as part of a team effectively

Strong work ethics and willingness to learn

Self starter who always seeks excellence and continuous improvement

Experience with water and air quality emission calculations and design of pollution control technologies

Knowledgeable of federal and state water and air quality regulations

ACTIVITIES/HONORS

Nominated for Academic Excellence Award-Department of Environmental Engineering 2010

HONORS American Geophysics Union (AGU) 2004-2011

Who’s Who Among College Students 2008-2011

Texas A&M University Kingsville CREST-RESSACA Student Advisory Committee 2007-2008

Texas A&M University Graduate Council Committee 2005-2006

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 2000-2003

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