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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

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