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Patrick J McNamara Curriculum Vitae

Position Assistant Professor August, 2013 - Present Dept. of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Marquette University

Fields of Specialization Micropollutants Antibiotic Resistance Residuals & Biosolids Water Resource Recovery Processes

Education Postdoctoral Research 2013 Marquette University

Ph.D. Civil Engineering 2012 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

M.S. Environmental and Water Resources Engineering 2008 University of Texas at Austin

B.S. Civil Engineering, magna cum laude 2006 Marquette University Minor: Spanish for the Business Professions

I. Scholarly Work

A. Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

The following publications completed at Marquette (after August, 2013) 19. McNamara, P.J., Levy, S.B. 2016. “Triclosan: an Instructive Tale.” Antimicrobial Agents &

Chemotherapy, 60 (12), 7015-7016. IF: 4.476

18. Carey, D.E., McNamara, P.J. 2016. “Altered antibiotic tolerance in anaerobic digesters acclimated to triclosan or triclocarban” Chemosphere, 163, 22-26. IF: 3.137

17. Tong, Y.T., Mayer, B.K., McNamara, P.J. 2016. “Triclosan adsorption using wastewater biosolids-derived biochar.” Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2, 761-768.

16. Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. 2016. “Pyrolysis of wastewater biosolids significantly reduces estrogenicity,” Journal of Hazardous Materials, 317, 579-584. IF: 4.836

15. Carey, D.E., Zitomer, D.H., Kappell, A.D., Choi, M.J., Hristova, K.R., McNamara, P.J. 2016. “Chronic exposure to triclosan sustains microbial community shifts and alters antibiotic resistance gene levels in anaerobic digesters,” Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 18, 1060-1067. IF: 2.171

14. Carey, D.E., Yang, Y., McNamara, P.J., Mayer, B.K. 2016. “Recovery of Agricultural Nutrients from Biorefineries,” Bioresource Technology, 215, 186-198. IF: 4.917

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13. McNamara, P., Koch, J., Liu, Z., Zitomer, D. 2016. “Pyrolysis of dried wastewater biosolids can be energy positive,” Water Environment Research, 88 (9), 804-810. IF: 0.89

12. Ross, J., Zitomer, D., Miller, T., Weirich, C., McNamara, P. 2016. “Emerging Investigator Series: Pyrolysis removes common microconstituents triclocarban, triclosan, and nonylphenol from biosolids,” Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2, 282-289.

11. Carey, D.E., Zitomer, D.H., Hristova, K.R., Kappell, A.D., McNamara, P.J. 2016 “Triclocarban influences antibiotic resistance and alters anaerobic digester microbial community structure,” Environmental Science & Technology, 50(1), 126-134. IF: 5.330

10. McNamara, P.J., LaPara, T.M., Novak, P.J. 2015. “The effect of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), exposure time, and chemical mixtures on methanogenic community structure and function,” Microbiology Insights, 8 (Suppl 2), 1-7. IF: 1.85

9. Carey, D.E., McNamara, P.J., Zitomer, D.H. 2015. “Biochar from pyrolysis of biosolids for nutrient adsorption and turfgrass cultivation,” Water Environment Research, 87 (12), 2098-2106. IF: 0.89

8. Carey, D.E., McNamara, P.J. 2015. “The role of triclosan on the spread of antibiotic resistance in the environment,” Frontiers in Microbiology, 5 (780), 1-10. IF: 4.165

7. McNamara, P.J., LaPara, T.M. Novak, P.J. 2014. “The Impacts of Triclosan on Anaerobic Digester Community Structures, Function, and Antimicrobial Resistance” Environmental Science & Technology, 48 (13), 7393–7400. IF: 5.330

The following publications completed before start date at Marquette (Aug., 2013)

6. McNamara, P.J., Krzmarzick, M.J. 2013. “Triclosan Enriches for Dehalococcoides-like Chloroflexi in Anaerobic Soil at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations,” FEMS Microbiology Letters, 344, 48-52. IF: 1.858

5. Wood, B.M., Jade, L.R., Schendel, F.J., Hahn, N.J., Valentas, K.J., McNamara, P.J., Novak, P.J., Heilmann, S.M. 2013. “Industrial Symbiosis: Corn Ethanol Fermentation, Hydrothermal

Carbonization, and Anaerobic Digestion”, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 110 (10), 2624-2632. IF: 4.164

4. Godwin, C.*; McNamara, P.*; Markfort, C.* 2013. “Evening Methane Emission Pulses from a Boreal Wetland Correspond to Convective Mixing in Hollows,” Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences , 118 (3), 994-1005. Feature article online *These authors contributed equally to this work as noted in manuscript.

3. Krzmarzick, M., McNamara, P., Crary, B., Novak, P. 2013. “Abundance and Diversity of Organohalide-Respiring bacteria in Lake Sediments Across a Geographical Sulfur Gradient,” FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 84 (2), 248-258. IF: 3.875

2. McNamara, P.J., Wilson, C., Wogen, M.W., Murthy, S., Novak, J.T., Novak, P.J. 2012. “The Effect of Thermal Hydrolysis Pretreatment on the Anaerobic Degradation of Nonylphenol and Short-Chain Nonylphenol Ethoxylates in Digested Biosolids,” Water Research, 46 (9), 2937-2946. IF: 5.323

1. LaPara, T, Burch, T., McNamara, P., Tan, D., Mi, Y., Eichmiller, J. 2011. “Tertiary-Treated Municipal Wastewater is a Significant Point Source of Antibiotic Resistance Genes into Duluth-Superior Harbor,” Environmental Science & Technology, 45 (22), 9543-9549. IF: 5.330



Editorial Journal Articles 1. McNamara, P., Krzmarzick, M. 2015. “Introductory Editorial: Water Microbiology,”

Microbiology Insights, 8 (Suppl 2), 33-35.

B. Peer-Reviewed Conference Publications/Presentations

The following publications completed at Marquette (after August, 2013) 11. Liu, Z, McNamara, P., Zitomer, D. (2016). “Biochar Production and Bio-oil Upgrading by

Synergistic Catalytic Pyrolysis of Wastewater Biosolids and Industrial Wastes” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, Presented at WEFTEC, New Orleans, LA, September 24-28, Volume 9, p 3182-3187.

10. Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. (2016). “Consumer Product Antimicrobials Select for Antibiotic Resistance in Anaerobic Digesters” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. Presented at Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Milwaukee, WI, April 4-6.

9. Tong, Y., Mayer, B, McNamara, P. (2016). “Biosolids as a Resource: Using Biochar Derived from Pyrolyzed Biosolids to Remove Trace Organic Contaminants” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. Presented at Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Milwaukee, WI, April 4-6.

8. Liu, Z, McNamara, P., Zitomer, D. (2016). “Product Upgrading During Biosolids Pyrolysis by Using A Low-Cost Natural Catalyst” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. Presented at Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Milwaukee, WI, April 4-6.

7. Ross, J., McNamara, P, Zitomer, D. (2015). “Pyrolysis: An Emerging Biosolids Treatment Process to Remove Trace Organic Contaminants” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. Presented at WEFTEC, Chicago, IL, September 30, p 4746-4751.

6. McNamara, P., Koch, J., Zitomer, D. (2014) “Pyrolysis of Wastewater Biosolids: Lab-Scale Experiments and Modeling,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. Presented at Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Austin, TX, May 18-21, p 1-14.

5. McNamara, P., LaPara, T., Novak, P. (2014) “The Effects of an Antimicrobial on Anaerobic Digestion Microbial Communities,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. Presented at Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Austin, TX, May 18-21, p 1-5.

4. Carey, D.E., McNamara, P.J., Zitomer, D.H. (2013). “Biosolid Derived Biochar to Immobilize and Recycle Ammonium From Wastewater for Agronomy.” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation. Presented at Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, Chicago, IL, Oct. 7-10, 107-120.


3. McNamara, P.J., Novak, P.J. (2011) “The Potential for Uncoupling and Subsequent Augmentation or Disruption of Methanogenesis by Nonylphenol and Triclosan,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation (11), 5062-5066.

2. McNamara, P.J, Wogen, M.T., Wilson, C.A., Novak, J.T., Murthy, S.N., Novak, P.J. (2009) “Optimizing Removal of Estrogenic Compounds in Biosolids: A comparison of Anaerobic, Post-aerobic, and Cambi Digestion Processes,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation (12), 3944-3949.

1. McNamara, P., Lawler, D.F. (2009) “A Comprehensive Study to Reduce Polymer Usage at Austin’s Biosolids Management Plant,” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation (3), 782-800.

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C. Refereed Conference Presentations

The following publications completed at Marquette (after August, 2013)

14. Carey, D., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. (2015). “Isolating the Impact of Triclocarban on Antibiotic Resistance in Anaerobic Digesters,” Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Research and Education Conference, New Haven, CT, June 13-16.

13. Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. (2015). “Benefits of Collaborative Research: WEP and Biosolids Pyrolysis,” Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) 2015 Annual Meeting, Oak Brook Terrace, IL, May 18-21.

12. Ross, J., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. (2014). “Fate of Micropollutants During Pyrolysis of Biosolids,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 2.

11. Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. (2014). “Removal of Environmental Estrogenic Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 2.

10. Tong, Y, Mayer, B., and McNamara, P. (2014). “Removal of Micropollutants with Innovative Adsorbent,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 2.

9. Carey, D., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. (2014). “The Role of Biocides in Antibiotic Resistance in Wastewater Treatment,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 2.

8. Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. (2014) “Removal of Environmental Estrogenic Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition & Conference, New Orleans, LA, September 27 – October 1.

7. McNamara, P., LaPara, T., Novak, P. (2014) “Impacts of triclosan on methanogenic community structure, function, and antimicrobial resistance,” 247th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Dallas, TX, March 16-20.

6. Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. (2013) “How Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Can Arise in Wastewater Treatment,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 3.


5. Carey, D.E., McNamara, P.J., Zitomer, D.H. (2013). “Biosolids-Derived Biochar as an Adsorbant for Ammonium and Phosphate from Wastewater.” Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) 2013 Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, May 14-17.

4. McNamara, P. (2012) “An Antimicrobial in a Microbe's World: The Effect of Triclosan and Other Micropollutants on Mixed Anaerobic Communities and Pure Culture Methanogens.” Gordon Research Seminar, Environmental Sciences: Water, Holderness, NH, June 23-24.

3. McNamara, P., Novak, P. (2011) “Nonylphenol and Triclosan as Uncouplers in Anaerobic Microbial Communities,” Emerging Contaminants in the Environment (EmCon), Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23-26.

2. McNamara, P., Novak, P. (2011) “Emerging Contaminants as Uncouplers in Anaerobic Digestion,” Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Education and Research Conference, Tampa, FL, July 10-12.



1. McNamara, P. and Lawler, D.F. (2008) “A Comprehensive Approach to Reduce Polymer Usage at Austin’s Biosolids Management Plant,” Texas Water, Texas regional AWWA and WEF conference, San Antonio, TX, March 25-28.

D. Invited Presentations

The following presentations completed at Marquette (after August, 2013)

13. McNamara, P. (2016) “Antimicrobial chemicals from consumer products impact antibiotic resistance in environmental treatment systems” Natural & Applied Sciences Seminar Series, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, October 14.

*12. McNamara, P. (2016) “The Impacts of Triclosan on Environmental Antibiotic Resistance.” American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Microbe, Boston MA, June 16-20. *This invited presentation was paid for by ASM – presentations at this international meeting were be invite only.

11. McNamara, P. (2016) “Antimicrobials in Anaerobic Digesters: The Effects of Triclosan and Triclocarban on Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Microbial Communities.” Environmental Engineering Seminar Series, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, January 21.

10. McNamara, P. (2015) “The effects of antimicrobials from consumer products on antibiotic resistance in environmental treatment systems.” Environmental Engineering Seminar Series, Northwestern University, October 9.

9. McNamara, P. (2015) “The effects of antimicrobials from consumer products on the spread of antibiotic resistance in environmental treatment systems.” Environmental Engineering Seminar Series, University of Notre Dame, September 17.

8. McNamara, P. (2014) “Emerging Contaminants in Biosolids: Impacts and Emerging Treatment Processes.” Emerging Contaminants in Water and Wastewater Short-Course, Marquette University, Oct. 21-22.

7. McNamara, P. (2014) “Antimicrobial Effects on Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment.” UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences Seminar Series, April 10.

6. McNamara, P. (2013) “The impacts of triclosan on methanogenic community structure, function, and antimicrobial resistance.” Environmental Engineering Seminar Series, University of Wisconsin-Madison, November 26.

The following presentations completed before start date at Marquette (Aug., 2013)

5. McNamara, P. (2013) “The Impact of Household Antimicrobial Chemicals on Wastewater Treatment.” Pretreatment Seminar, Central States Water Environment Association, Oshkosh, WI, August 14.

4. McNamara, P. (2013) “Micropollutants vs. Microorganisms: The Impacts of Household Antimicrobial Agent Triclosan on Anaerobic Microbial Communities.” EXPO 2013 Winter Meeting, Midwest Water Analysts Association, Kenosha, WI, January 25.

3. McNamara, P., Novak, P. (2012) “On Wastewater Treatment and Micropollutants: The Impact of Advanced Anaerobic Digestion on the Biodegradation of Nonylphenol Ethoxylates” 75rd Annual Wastewater Operations Conference, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Brooklyn Park, MN, March 23.

2. McNamara, P., Wogen, M., Wilson, C., Novak, J., Murthy, S., Novak, P. (2010) “Emerging Issues in Solids Treatment: A Closer Look at Estrogenic Compounds in Biosolids,” 73rd Annual



Wastewater Operations Conference, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Brooklyn Park, MN, March 24-26.

1. McNamara, P., Wogen, M., Wilson, C., Novak, J., Murthy, S., Novak, P. (2009) “Effect of Anaerobic Digestion on Removal of Estrogenic Compounds.” Minnesota Conference on the Environment, Central States Water Environment Association, Brooklyn Center, MN, November 12.

E. Conference Poster Presentations

The following presentations completed at Marquette (after August, 2013)

26. Bosman, Meyer, and McNamara. (2016) “Curriculum Innovation: Incorporating the Entrepreneurial Mindset into Online Discussions,” World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF), Seoul, South Korea, November 8.

25. Liu, Z., McNamara, P., Zitomer, D. (2016). “What can wastewater‐derived biochar do? – Resource recovery by the biochar enhanced solids treatment ﴾BEST﴿ process,” US Biochar Initiative Conference, Corvallis, OR, August 22-25.

24. McNamara, P. (2016) “Implementing EML into Environmental Chemistry for Environmental Engineering,” 2016 KEEN Winter Meeting, Tempe, AZ, Jan 3-5, 2016.

23. Gorsalitz, E., McNamara, P. (2015) “Electrocoagulation for the Mitigation of Estrogenic Contaminants,” Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Research and Education Conference, New Haven, CT, June 13-16.

22. Tong, Y., Mayer, B., McNamara, P. (2015) “Using Biosolid-derived Biochar for the Removal of Micropollutants from Wastewater,” Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Research and Education Conference, New Haven, CT, June 13-16.

21. Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. (2014) “Role of Triclocarban and Triclosan on functional health and proliferation of antibiotic resistance genes in anaerobic digestion,” Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition & Conference, New Orleans, LA, September 27 – October 1.

20. Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. (2014) “Role of Triclocarban and Triclosan on functional health and proliferation of antibiotic resistance genes in anaerobic digestion,” 248th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, CA, August 10-14.

19. Liu, Z., Carey, D., Koch, J., McNamara, P., Zitomer, D. (2014). “Demonstration Scale Production of Nutrient-Enhanced Biochar via Biosolids Pyrolysis,” Midwest Biochar Conference, Urbana IL, August 8.

18. Tong, Y., Mayer, B., McNamara, P. (2014) “The Fate of Micropollutants During Nutrient Removal Using Novel Adsorbents for Dilute Wastewater Streams,” 248th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, CA, August 10-14.

17. Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. (2014). “Removal of Environmental Estrogenic Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids,” Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Feb 25-26.

16. Ross, J., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. (2014). “Fate of Micropollutants During Pyrolysis of Biosolids,” 2014 Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Feb 25-26.

15. Berg, K., McNamara, P, and Zitomer, D. (2014). “Pyrolysis of a Combined Waste Stream for Energy Recovery and Solids Reduction,” 2014 Borchardt Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Feb 25-26.



14. Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P. (2013). “Removal of Environmental Estrogenic Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 3.

13. Ross, J., Zitomer, D., and McNamara, P. (2013). “Fate of Micropollutants During Pyrolysis of Biosolids,” Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, December 3.

The following presentations completed before start date at Marquette (Aug., 2013)

12. Carey, D., McNamara, P., Zitomer, D. (2013) “Biochar from anaerobically digested biosolids as an adsorbent for ammonium,” International Water Association (IWA) 13th World Congress of Anaerobic Digestion, Santiago De Compostella, Spain, June 25-28.

11. Krzmarzick, M. and McNamara, P. (2013) “Dehalococcoides-like Chloroflexi are Enriched in Soil Microcosms Amended with Triclosan,” Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors 50th Anniversary Conference, Environmental Engineers and Scientists of 2050: Education, Research, and Practice, Golden, CO, July 14-16.

10. McNamara, P., LaPara T, Novak P. (2013) “The Implications of Triclosan on Methanogenic Community Structure, Function, and Multidrug Resistance,” International Water Association 5th International Conference Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI, July 7-10.

9. Godwin, C., McNamara, P., Markfort, C. (2012) “Diurnal De-Stratification of Hollows Explains Substantial Nighttime Emissions in a Boreal Fen”, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3-7.

8. Burch, T.R, LaPara, T.M., McNamara, P.J., Tan, D.T., Yan, M. (2012). “Antibiotic Resistance Gene Concentrations in Duluth-Superior Harbor and in Tertiary-Treated Municipal Wastewater Discharged into Duluth-Superior Harbor,” Water Resources Conference, University of Minnesota Water Resources Center, St. Paul, MN, October 16-17.

7. McNamara, P., Novak, P. (2012) “The Effect of Triclosan on the Structure and Function of Mixed Anaerobic Communities.” Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, New Orleans, LA, Sept 30 – Oct 3.

6. McNamara, P. (2012) “An Antimicrobial in a Microbe's World: The Effect of Triclosan and Other Micropollutants on Mixed Anaerobic Communities and Pure Culture Methanogens.” Gordon Research Conference, Environmental Sciences: Water, Holderness, NH, June 24-29.

5. Godwin, C., Markfort, C., McNamara, P. (2012) “Daytime Chamber Measurements of Methane Flux from a Boreal Wetland Miss Substantial Emission Events During Evening Transition that are Captured by a Flux Tower”, European Geophysical Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, April 22-27.

4. Godwin, C., Markfort, C., McNamara, P. (2011) “Daytime Chamber Measurements Miss Substantial Nighttime Methane Spikes Captured by Flux Tower,” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 5-9.

3. Krzmarzick, M., McNamara, P., Novak, P. (2011) “Abundance and Diversity of Chloroflexi in Lake Sediments across a Midwestern Sulfur Gradient,” American Society of Microbiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 21-25.

2. LaPara, T.M., Burch, T.R., Yan, M., McNamara, P.J., Tan, D.T. (2011) “Tertiary-treated Municipal Wastewater as a Point-Source of Antibiotic Resistance Genes into Duluth Harbor” American Society of Microbiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 21-25.



1. McNamara, P, Wogen, M., Novak, P. (2009) “Minimizing Estrogenic Compounds in Biosolids: An Evaluation of Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestion, Post Aerobic Digestion, and Cambi Digestion Processes,” Micropol and Ecohazard, International Water Association and Ground Water Association, San Francisco, CA, June 8-10.

F. Research in the Media 7. (Radio/Online) “Wellness Wednesday: Antibacterial Soap, New Crisis Hotline for Youth,

Asthma and Allergies.” Live guest on Radio Show All Sides with Ann Fisher. WOSU 89.7 NPR News, April 20, 2016.

6. (Online) Mole, B. “Mounting data suggest antibacterial soaps do more harm than good” Ars Technica, April 9, 2016. http://arstechnica.com/science/2016/04/mounting-data-suggest-antibacterial-soaps-do-more-harm-than-good/

5. (Radio/Online) Bence, S. “Marquette Researcher Links Chemical Found in Soap to Antibiotic Resistance.” Lake Effect, WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio, March 1, 2016.

4. (Online/Print) Meyer, M. “Chemical in hard antibacterial soap leading to increased antibiotic resistance,” Marquette Wire, February 18, 2016. http://marquettewire.org/3943622/tribune/tribune-news/soap-mo1-ks2-mk3/

3. (Television) TMJ4. Conducted interview that was shown on 6 o’clock news in Milwaukee. Feb 4, 2016

2. (Online/Print) Mole, B. “Year in Review: Microbes exploit their killer” Science News 2014 Top 25, December 15, 2014. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/year-review-microbes-exploit-their-killer

1. (Online/Print) Mole, B. “Triclosan may spoil wastewater treatment,” Science News, June 19, 2014. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/triclosan-may-spoil-wastewater-treatment

G. Grants

External Grants

12. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.K. (Co-PI). Ultra-low phosphorus regulations: Improving removal of non-reactive phosphorus and downstream dewaterability in bio-P biosolids. NSF WEP Center. 1/17-12/17; $50,000.

11. Liu, Z.. (PI) McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI). Enhancing Biosolids Energy Production by Chaff and Ash. NSF WEP Center. 1/17-12/17; $50,000.

10. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Singer, S. (Co-PI), Liu, Z. (Co-PI). Pilot-Scale Pyrolysis: [Auto-] Catalysis to Improve Yields and Quality. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. 7/16-8-17; $156,936.

9. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.K (PI). Improving Water Reuse: Capturing the Good and Removing the Bad. The Lafferty Family Foundation. 11/15-11/16; $50,000.

8. Mayer, B.K. (PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI). Ion Exchange Nutrient Recovery to Customize Nutrient Content of Milorganite. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. 6/15-7/16; $93,313

7. McNamara, P.J. (PI). Quantifying the Hidden Value of Heat Drying: Removal of Estrogens. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. 1/15-6/15; $24,626

6. Zitomer, D.H. (PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI), Mayer, B.K. (Co-PI). Advanced High-Rate Wet-Weather Treatment Process. NSF WEP Center. 1/15-12/15; $50,000.

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5. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.K. (Co-PI). Using Pyrolysis Product Biochar to Capture Micropollutants. NSF WEP Center. 1/15-12/15; $50,000.

4. McNamara, P.J. (PI). The Effect of Everyday Antimicrobial Chemicals on the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance. The Lafferty Family Foundation. 9/14-8/15; $50,000.

3. Mayer, B.K. (PI), Abbaszadegan, M (PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI), Zitomer, D (Co-PI). Coupled titanium dioxide photocatalysis and filtration for simultaneous reduction of organic matter, viruses, and estrogenic compounds. National Science Foundation. 1/15-12/16; $200,000.

2. Mayer, B.K. (PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI), Zitomer, D.H. (Co-PI). Electrocoagulation for the mitigation of emerging biological and chemical contaminants. National Science Foundation. 1/15-6/17; $199,945.

1. Zitomer, D.H. (PI), Koch, J. (Co-PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI). Pilot-Scale Pyrolysis of Biosolids. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. 2/14-1/15; $84,600.

Internal Grants

14. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Lee, C.H., (Co-PI), Mayer, B.M. (Co-PI), McDonald, W., Parolari, T. (Co-PI). Lab-Scale Drinking Water Pipe Loop, Marquette University – Opus College of Engineering Equipment Grant, 7/16-6/17; $25,000.

13. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.M. (Co-PI), Singer, S. (Co-PI). Removal of Pollutants from Contaminated Fluids using a Novel Adsorbent: Combining Experiments and Modeling to Decipher Fundamental Mechanisms, Marquette University – Opus College of Engineering Seed Grant, 1/17-12/17; $75,000.

12. Mayer, B.K. (PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI). Zetasizer, Marquette University – Opus College of Engineering Equipment Grant, 7/16-6/17; $60,000.

11. Singer, S. (PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI). Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) System, Marquette University – Opus College of Engineering Equipment Grant, 7/16-6/17; $39,900.

10. Mayer, B.K. (PI), McNamara, P.J. (Co-PI), Zitomer, D.H. (Co-PI). Advanced UV to Remove Pathogens and Estrogenic Micropollutants from Water, Marquette University – Opus College of Engineering Seed Grant, 7/16-6/17; $75,000.

9. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.M. (Co-PI). Implementing Experimental Design for CEEN 4535/5535 Marquette University – College of Engineering Student Centered Learning Program. 1/16-5/16; $5,000.

8. McNamara, P.J. (PI). On-line Development for CEEN 4515/5515 Environmental Chemistry Marquette University – College of Engineering Student Centered Learning Program. 1/16-8/16; $3,000.

7. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.K. (Co-PI), Chen, J.H. (Co-PI). Collaborative Research with Industry at the Global Water Center. Marquette University Innovation Fund. 7/15-6/17; $208,430

6. McNamara, P.J. (PI). Students Learning in a Microbial World: Hands-on Labs for CEEN 4535/5535 Marquette University – College of Engineering Student Centered Learning Program. 1/15-5/15; $4,000.

5. McNamara, P.J. (PI). Antimicrobials & Archaea: Impact of Triclosan & Triclocarban on Pure Culture Methanogens Marquette University – College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Program. 1/15-8/15; $5,000.



4. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.K. (Co-PI), Zitomer, D.H. (Co-PI). Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) detection system. MU-OCOE Equipment Grant. 1/15; $26,500.

3. McNamara, P.J. (PI). Method Development for extraction and quantification of the estrogenic compounds, nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates, in wastewater biosolids. Marquette University – College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Program. 1/14-8/14; $4,956.

2. McNamara, P.J. (PI), Mayer, B.K. (Co-PI), Zitomer, D.H. (Co-PI). Liquid Chromatograph with Diode-Array Detector and Refractive Index Detector. MU-OCOE Equipment Grant. 1/14; $67,000.

1. McNamara, P.J. (PI). Removal of Environmental Estrogenic Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids. Marquette University ORSP, Regular Research Grant. 1/14-12/14; $5,500.

Advising

Dissertations & Theses Directed Graduated Ph.D. Dissertation Students (1) Daniel Carey, The role of triclosan and triclocarban in the proliferation of antimicrobial

resistance genes in anaerobic digester communities, March, 2016.

M.S. Thesis Students (2)

Thomas Hoffman, Pyrolysis for removal of estrogenicity from wastewater biosolids, May, 2015.

John Ross, The impact of pyrolysis on fate of micropollutants, December, 2014

Current

Emily Gorsalitz, The fate of estrogens during electrocoagulation of drinking water, Ph.D. anticipated May, 2019.

Yiran Tong, Removal of micropollutants from dilute wastewater using biochar from pyrolysis of wastewater biosolids as a novel sorbent, Ph.D. anticipated Msy, 2018. Co-advised by Dr. Brooke Mayer. Defended PhD proposal on April 25, 2016.

Lee Kimbell, Continuous removal of triclosan from municipal wastewater via biochar using continuous flow columns, MS anticipated May, 2017.

Erik Anderson, Impact of P on sludge dewaterability, MS anticipated December 2017

Dissertation and Thesis Committee Member Anna Avila, M.S. Anticipated April 2017, Dr. Brooke Mayer committee chair Sarah Bartlett, PhD anticipated 2018 (UWM School of Freshwater Sciences) Yizhi Hou, M.S. November 2016, Dr. Brooke Mayer committee chair Faten Hussein, M.S. April 2016 (UWM Materials Science Program) Syverson, Michael, M.S. April 2016, Dr. Daniel Zitomer committee chair Heffron, Joseph, M.S. May, 2015, Dr. Brooke Mayer committee chair Berg, Kevin, M.S. June, 2015, Dr. Daniel Zitomer committee chair Mullen, Patrick, M.S. May, 2015, Dr. Brooke Mayer committee chair Kusowski, Jonathon, M.S. June 2013, Dr. Daniel Zitomer committee chair Williams, Allen, M.S. December, 2013, Dr. Brooke Mayer committee chair

Undergraduate Research Students (12)



Viviana Sanchez, Spring 2017 Kassidy O’Malley, Summer 2016-current David Boss, Summer 2016 Carolin Gilger, Summer 2016 Hui Liu, Spring 2016 Matthew Hughes, Spring 2016 Matt Marhefke, Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Astera Sundance, Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 Erik Anderson, Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 Tino Kalayil, Summer-Fall 2015 Oliver Haugland, Sp 2014 Melinda Choi, 2014-2016

Postdoctoral Research Scholars (3)

Dr. Zhongzhe Liu, Autocatalytic Pyrolysis (Current) Dr. Anthony Kappell, Antibiotic Resistance in Drinking Water (Current) Dr. Masanori Fujimoto, Antimicrobials and the Resistome (Faculty at University of Florida)

Courses Taught (MOCES Scores in Parenthesis)

Environmental Engineering Microbiology (CEEN 4535/5535) Spring 15 (5.6), 16* (5.5) Treatment Plant Design (CEEN 4525/5525) Fall 14 (5.3), 15 (5.3), 16 (5.8) Industrial Wastewater Management (CEEN 4520) Spring, 15 (5.4) Special Topics: Fate of Micropollutants (CEEN 6932) Spring 14 (5.3), 16 (5.4) Environmental Chemistry (CEEN 4515/5515) Fall 13 (5.8), 14 (5.3), 15 (5.5), 16 (5.8)

*co-taught with Dr. Brooke Mayer

Service

Department Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Studies Committee 2013-present Water Resources Faculty Search Committee AY 15-16

College College of Engineering Dean Search Committee AY 14-15 Tau Beta Pi – Faculty Advisor Sp 16 – Sp 19

University Discovery Task Force – Core Revision Process Fall, 2016 Committee on Teaching Fall, 2015

Professional Community WEF Research & Innovation Committee 2/16-Present Moderated technical session “Chemical and Biological Microconstituents in April, 2016

Biosolids” for 2016 WEF Residuals and Biosolids Conference Moderated technical session “Thermal Hydrolysis” for 2016 WEF Residuals April, 2016

and Biosolids Conference NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Reviewer – Bioengineering 12/15-2/16 WEF 2016 Residuals and Biosolids Conference Steering Committee 7/15-4/16



Program Chair – Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) 2015- Present Education Seminar

Chair of Emerging Contaminants in Water and Wastewater 2-day short-course 2014, 2015 Invited national steering committee; planned course,

Chair for technical session “Microbial Ecology at the Nexus of Water and Health” June, 2015 for 2015 national meeting for Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)

Lead Guest Editor for Microbiology Insights special issue: Water Microbiology Reviewer, AEESP SSC Academic Job Application Review 2014, 2015 Chair for technical session on micropollutants at national meeting July, 2013

for Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Judge for Water Environment Federation Student Paper Competition 2013 Central States Water Environment Association Education Seminar Planning 2013-present

Committee

Journal Peer-Reviewer Environmental Science & Technology Environmental Science & Technology Letters Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology Water Research Journal of Hazardous Materials Chemosphere Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Journal of Environmental Engineering Water Environment Research Environmental Science and Pollution Research Letters in Applied Microbiology Biodegradation Industrial Biotechnology PLOS One

Proposal Peer-Reviewer SUNY4E Network of Excellence Review Hudson River Foundation

Honors Marquette University

Winner (1 of 3) of Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy Presentation Award for Biosolids Reuse: Continuous Flow-Through Column Testing of Biosolids-Derived

Biochar to Sorb Micropollutants. McNamara, P., Mayer, B., Kimbell, L. Marquette University 2016

Central States WEA - 2016 Wisconsin Young Professional Award 2016 Winner (1 of 3) of Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy Presentation Award

for The Role of Biocides in Antibiotic Resistance in Wastewater Treatment. Carey, D., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P., Marquette University 2014

Winner (1 of 3) of Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy Presentation Award for Removal of Environmental Estrogenic Micropollutants from Wastewater Solids. Hoffman, T., Zitomer, D., McNamara, P., Marquette University 2014



Faculty Development Award Fall, 2014 Faculty Development Award Spring, 2014

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Sommerfeld Travel Grant Award 2012 Water Environment Federation Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship 2010 External Doctoral Fellowship Bridging Fund Award 2009 The Theoretical and Practical Course for Molecular Approaches on In-situ 2009

Bioremediation, EU-US Taskforce on Biotechnology, 12 US and 12 EU scientists selected to attend course

University of Texas at Austin Student Research Forum First Runner-Up, Texas Water Conference 2008 Austin Energy National Research Competition Winner 2007 Walter L. and Reta Mae Moore Graduate Fellowship in Water Resources 2006, 2007

Marquette University Division of Student Affairs Student Leadership Award for Outstanding 2006

Contributions to Community Service College of Engineering Bea Haggerty Outstanding Student Service

Award 2006

Memberships Water Environment Federation (WEF) Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) American Chemical Society (ACS) Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society) Sigma Chi (Civil Engineering Honor Society) Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society) Sigma Delta Pi (National Collegiate Spanish Honor Society)

Registration Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, Wisconsin 2005

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