Patrick J. McNamara, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Marquette University
Micropollutants, Wastewater Treatment, Antibiotic Resistance, Residuals and Biosolids, Pyrolysis
McNamara Research
Group Director
Experience
August 2019
to Present
Associate Professor,
Dept. of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Marquette University
Sept.2012 to
Aug. 2013
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Joint position with Departments of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Marquette University
Education
Ph.D. 2012
Civil Engineering, The University of Minnesota
M.S. 2008
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, The University of Texas
B.S. 2006
Civil Engineering (Minor - Spanish for the Business Professions), Marquette University
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Marquette University
Aug 2013
to Aug 2019
Honors and Awards
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Marquette University's Campus 2020 KEEN Rising Star
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Faculty Scholar Award from Provost Office 2019
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Central States Water Environment Association Bill Boyle Outstanding Educator Award - 2018
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Way Klingler Young Scholar Award (Marquette University) - 2018
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Excellence in Review Award – Environmental Science & Technology - 2017
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Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy Presentation Award (3 Time Winner)
Marquette University
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Central States WEA - 2016 WIsconsin Young Professional Award​​
Marquette University
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Faculty Development Award (2 Time Winner)
Marquette University (March and August 2014)
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Sommerfeld Travel Grant Award
University of Minnesota (2012)
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WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship
Water Environemnt Federation (2010)
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External Doctoral Fellowship Bridging Fund Award
University of Minnesota (2009)
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The Theoretical and Practical Course for Molecular Approaches on In-situ Bioremediation
EU-US Taskforce on Biotechnology, 12 US and 12 EU scientists selected to attend course (2009)
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Student Research Forum First Runner-Up
Texas Water Conference (2008)
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Austin Energy National Research Competition Winner
Team from University of Texas (2007)
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Walter L. and Reta Mae Moore Graduate Fellowship in Water Resources (2 Time Recipient)
University of Texas (2006 and 2007)
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Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Service
Division of Student Affairs, Marquette University (2006)
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Bea Haggerty Oustanding Student Service Award
College of Engineering, Marquette University (2006)