Krishna Pagilla
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Krishna Pagilla is the Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Engineering Professor, Foundation Professor.[1], and former Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno[2]. Dr. Pagilla is also the Director of Nevada Water Innovation Institute, a university-utility collaboration to drive leading-edge research and innovation in the water sector[3]. Prof. Pagilla’s expertise is in water quality, water resource recovery, indirect potable water reuse, and environmental biotechnology[4]. His research group currently focuses on water reclamation for indirect potable reuse through ozone-biologically active carbon filtration-based treatment systems, nutrient control and recovery in water reclamation, emerging contaminants and pathogens in water, and wastewater-based epidemiology[5].
Education
Dr. Pagilla earned his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil and Environmental Engineering.[6]
Leadership Roles
Dr. Pagilla is a Fellow of the Water Environment Federation (WEF)[7], the International Water Association (IWA)[8], and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)[9]. He has held several key positions, including:
- Chair of the USA National Committee of IWA (2016–2019)[10].
- Member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board[11].
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Krishna Pagilla has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to water engineering and education, including:
- Engelbrecht International Achievement Award (Year)[12].
- Camp Applied Research Prize by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in 2013[13].
- Fair Outstanding Educator Medal by WEF in 2013[6].
- McKee Groundwater Sustainable Use Award by WEF in 2019[14].
- ASCE Student Organization Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring in 2011[15].
- International Honor Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2000[16]
References
- ↑ "Krishna Pagilla | Civil & Environmental Engineering". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Nevada Water Innovation Institute celebrates five years". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Nevada Water Innovation Institute". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Krishna Pagilla | Civil & Environmental Engineering". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in español). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in español). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in español). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ Water Environment Federation (2024). "2024 WEF FELLOW BIOGRAPHIES" (PDF). Water Environment Federation.
- ↑ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in español). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ International Water Association (2010). "North America Region Nomination Document" (PDF). International Water Association.
- ↑ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in español). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ Staff (2021-10-25). "Dr. Krishna R. Pagilla honored with the Engelbrecht International Achievement Award | OneWaterNevada.com". onewaternevada.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ Water Environment Federation. "Individual Service and Contribution Awards- Camp Applied Research Award" (PDF). Water Environment Federation.
- ↑ "Vijay Sundaram along with Laura Haak and Prof. Krishna Pagilla Receive Water Environment Federation Award". Vegasdesi.com. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Krishna Pagilla has been elected a fellow of the ASCE". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Krishna Pagilla has been elected a fellow of the ASCE". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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