Most Recent Lectures and Published Papers

• “Water: Pathogens, Detection, and Disinfection," American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Proceedings, Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 27th, 2022
• “Mechanics of Filtration and Application: In Address of Iron, Manganese, Arsenic, and Emerging Contaminants” Minnesota Rural Water Association, November 30th, 2021
• “Removal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS’s) with Point-of-Use (POU) Water Treatment Devices” Water Quality Association, International Conference (Virtual), April 16th, 2020
• “Biosecurity of Drinking Water Supplies Within the Livestock Production Industry," American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Proceedings, Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 9th, 2020
• “Overview of Experimental Design of Study for Evaluation of Point-of-Use Water Treatment Devices for Perfluorochemical Removal," Water Quality Association, International Conference, Orlando, Florida, March 28th, 2017

Complete list of lectures

• “Water: Pathogens, Detection, and Disinfection," American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Proceedings, Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 27th, 2022
• “Mechanics of Filtration and Application: In Address of Iron, Manganese, Arsenic, and Emerging Contaminants” Minnesota Rural Water Association, November 30th, 2021
• “Removal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS’s) with Point-of-Use (POU) Water Treatment Devices” Water Quality Association, International Conference (Virtual), April 16th, 2020
• “Migration of Viruses and Emerging Contaminants into Groundwater Aquifers and Their Influence on Human and Livestock Populations” Water Quality Association, International Conference (Virtual), April 16th, 2020
• “Biosecurity of Drinking Water Supplies Within the Livestock Production Industry," American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 9th, 2020
• “Overview of Experimental Design of Study for Evaluation of Point-of-Use Water Treatment Devices for Perfluorochemical Removal," Water Quality Association, International Conference, Orlando, Florida, March 28th, 2017
• "Fundamentals of Water Treatment Plant Design and Operation," Minnesota Department of Health, Duluth, Minnesota, March 14th, 2013.
• "Overview of Disinfection and Filtration Technologies and Common Misconceptions," Minnesota Water Quality Association, Egan, Minnesota, September 12th, 2012.
• "Removal of Problematic Iron and Manganese," Minnesota Water Quality Association, Egan, Minnesota, September 12th, 2012.
• "Arsenic Removal Technologies for POE Applications," Minnesota Water Quality Association, Egan, Minnesota, September 12th, 2012.
• "Evaluation of Point-of-Use Water Treatment Devices for Removal of Perfluorochemicals (PFC's)" Minnesota Water Quality Association, Egan, Minnesota, September 12th, 2012.
• “Application of Disinfection and Filtration Technologies for USEPA Surface Water Treatment Rule Compliance” Minnesota Department of Health, Continuing Education Program, Ely, Minnesota, April 12th, 2011.
• “Removal of Iron, Manganese, and Arsenic," Midwest Poultry Federation Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, March 16th, 2011.
• "Symposium: Viable Arsenic Removal Technologies for Small Public Drinking Water Systems," Rural Water Association, St. Cloud, Minnesota, March 2nd, 2011.
• “Evaluation of Point-of-Use Water Treatment Devices for Perfluorochemical Removal," Water Quality Association International Conference, Orlando, Florida, March 12th, 2010
• “Conventional and Alternative Technologies for Public Water Treatment Systems (Filtration, Ion Exchange, and Disinfection)” Day-Long Workshop for MN Public Health Sanitarians, St. Cloud, MN, October 28th, 2008
• “Integrating Disinfection and Membrane Technologies in the Food and Dairy Industries”
• Practical Membrane Technology Short Course, Bloomington, Minnesota, May 7th, 2008, “Overview of PFC Removal Technologies and MN Department of Health Study Update,” MDH
• Well Management Division, Snelling Office Complex, St. Paul, MN, February 19th, 2008
• "Symposium: Under Serviced Demand within the Non-Community and Residential Water Treatment Market," Connexus, December 19th, 2007.
• “Water Treatment vs. Conditioning: Criteria and Opportunity for Hybrid Delivery Channels Servicing Public, Non-Community, and Private Water Systems," Water Quality Association/Aquatech Conference, Chicago, IL, March 29th, 2006.
• “Filtration Technology for Public Non-Community and Transient Water Systems," Minnesota Environmental Health Association, Brainerd, MN, May 6th, 2004
• “Effectiveness of Current and Future Disinfection Technologies for Inactivation of Emerging Waterborne Pathogens," Minnesota Environmental Health Association, Brainerd, MN, May 6th, 2004
• “Operation and Maintenance of Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems," Minnesota Environmental Health Association, Brainerd, MN, May 6th, 2004
• “Arsenic Removal Technologies for Point-of-Entry Residential Applications," Rural Water Association Educational Seminar, Olivia, MN, September 3, 2003
• “Fundamentals of Reverse Osmosis Technology and O&M Considerations for Point-of-Use Applications," Rural Water Association Educational Seminar, Olivia, MN, September 3, 2003
• “Water Treatment System Design Aspects for Compliance with USEPA’s Enhanced, Stage II Surface Water Treatment Rule," Minnesota Department of Health Educational Conference, International Falls, MN, April 14, 2003
• "Water Treatment: The Basics," University of Minnesota, Guest Speaker Series, Minneapolis, MN, April 11, 2003
• "Principles of Ion Exchange and Application," University of Minnesota, Guest Speaker Series, Minneapolis, MN, April 11, 2003
• “Principles of Disinfection Technologies and Application," University of Minnesota, Guest Speaker Series, Minneapolis, MN, April 11, 2003
• "Principles of Filtration and Separation Technologies and Application," University of Minnesota, Guest Speaker Series, Minneapolis, MN, April 11, 2003
• “Water Disinfection Technologies: A Tutorial," International Water Quality Association Conference, Las Vegas, March 21, 2003
• “Utility and Operational Aspects of Membrane vs. Granulated Media Filters," International Water Quality Association Conference, Las Vegas, March 19, 2003
• “Design and Operation of Filtration Technologies Used for Compliance with the USEPA Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule," Minnesota Department of Health Educational Seminar, Grand Marais, MN, April 17, 2002
• “Prevalence of Waterborne Disease and Disinfection Alternatives," International Water Quality Association Conference, New Orleans, March 8, 2002
• “Overview of Current Market Opportunities for Ozone Technology for Water Treatment and Food Processing Applications," International Water Quality Association Conference, New Orleans, March 7, 2002
• “Filtration Physics for Removal of Iron and Manganese with Backwashing Media Filters," International Water Quality Association Conference, New Orleans, March 7, 2002
• “Filtration Mechanics and Design Specifications for Backwashing Granulated and Adsorptive Media Filters," International Water Quality Association Conference, New Orleans, March 6, 2002
• "Residential Water Treatment: A Tutorial," Anoka County Board of Real Estate, Minneapolis, MN, January 9, 2002.
• “Filtration Technologies for Compliance with the USEPA Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule," Minnesota Department of Health Educational Seminar, International Falls, MN, April 27, 2001
• “Disinfection Technologies for Commercial and Industrial Process Applications," International Water Quality Association Conference, Orlando, FL, March 29, 2001
• “Theoretical Aspects of Water Filtration Technologies," International Water Quality Association Conference, Orlando, FL, March 28, 2001
• "Small Public Drinking Water Systems and Public Health: Building the Bridge," University of Minnesota, Saint Anthony Falls Hydraulics Laboratory, Guest Speaker Series, Minneapolis, MN, February 14, 2001.
• "Advanced Filtration Technologies for Surface Water Filtration," Minnesota Department of Health Educational Conference, St. Paul, MN, April 26, 2000
• “Methodology for Performance Verification of Ozone Generators," International Water Quality Association Conference, Long Beach, CA, March 22, 2000
• “Treatment Methods for Ground Water Contaminants," Environmental Health Association Educational Conference, Brainerd, MN, May 7, 1999
• “Ozone Technology: Principles of Application for the Treatment of Water," International Water Quality Association Conference, Fort Worth, TX, March 20, 1999
• “Microbiological Inactivation Protocol: Issues, Research Needs, and Discussion on Cyst and Oocyst Methods," American Water Works Association’s Water Quality Technology Conference, San Diego, CA, Nov. 1998
• “Water Treatment for Non-Community Public Water Systems," Minnesota Department of Health Educational Seminar, Brooklyn Park, MN, October 1998
• “Ozone Technology: Design Variables for Point-of-Use Applications," Minnesota Water Quality Association Educational Seminar, Alexandria, MN, October 1998
• “Ozone Technology: Advanced Application Techniques," International Water Quality Association Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 12, 1998
• “The USEPA Environmental Verification Testing Program: Objectives and Process," 15th Annual International Membrane Conference, Boston, MA, October 29, 1997
• “The USEPA Environmental Verification Testing Program: Objectives and Process," 15th Annual International Membrane Conference, Boston, MA, October 29, 1997
• “Ozone Technology: Principles of Application for the Treatment of Water," International Water Quality Association Conference, Albuquerque, NM, March 18, 1997.