Summary

Dr. Wadzuk is a good interview source for stories about water resources, environmental problems caused by stormwater runoff, and the research that is being done to better design and construct systems that will prevent, alleviate and resolve the conditions that engender water pollution, flooding, erosion and other challenges. As advisor to the Villanova Chapter of Engineers Without Borders, Dr. Wadzuk oversees students’ participation in this humanitarian organization which partners with developing communities in the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.

Education

• Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
• M.S., The University of Texas at Austin
• B.S., Villanova University

Selected Publications

• Burke, E.N. and Wadzuk, B.M., "The Effect of Field Conditions on Low Reynolds Number Flow Through a Wetland," Water Research, DOI information: 10.1016/j.watres.2008.10.027, 2008.
• Wadzuk, B.M. and Traver, R.G., "Nutrient Loading in a Mature Constructed Stormwater Wetland," Proceedings of the 2008 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 12-16, 2008.
• Wadzuk, B.M., Dinehart, D.W., Glynn, E.F., Gross, S.P. and Hampton, F.P., "A Survey of Engineering Mechanics in Civil Engineering Curricula," Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-25, 2008.
• Wadzuk, B.M., "An Approach to Rehabilitating a Constructed Stormwater Wetland," Proceedings of the 2007 Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Symposium, Villanova, Pennsylvania, October 17-18, 2007.

Selected Professional Experience

• Consultant – Passaic Valley Water Commission
• Consultant, Howard J. Woods, Jr. & Associates, L.L.C.
• Advisor, Villanova chapter of Engineers Without Borders humanitarian organization
• Reviewer – Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage

Selected Research

• "Quantification of Evapotranspiration Benefits from Green Infrastructure Stormwater Best Management Practices," Pennsylvania Growing Greener I.
• "Villanova University Constructed Stormwater Wetland Reconstruction (2008-2010)," Pennsylvania Growing Greener II/EPA 319 Program.
• "Raingarden Cluster," Pennsylvania Growing Greener II, 2006-2009.
• "Nutrient Loading in a Mature Constructed Stormwater Wetland," United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2007-2008.
• "Development of an Integrated Mechanics Sequence in Civil Engineering," Villanova Institute for Teaching and Learning, 2007-2008.
• "Temple-Villanova Sustainable Stormwater Initiative," William Penn Foundation.