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Casey Brown, P.E.
Doctoral Candidate Pierce Hall, Rm 128
Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences 29 Oxford St
Harvard University Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-5173
EDUCATION
Harvard University, PhD in Environmental Engineering Science (expected 2004)
Investigating climate variability and sustainable water management
University of Massachusetts, MS in Environmental Engineering, 1994
Research project completed on biosolids treatment and reuse
University of Notre Dame, BS, Civil Engineering, 1993
Independent research conducted on constructed wetlands as water treatment
DISSERTATION
“A Seasonal Climate Forecast Application for Sustainable Water Resources”
Advisor: Peter Rogers
GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS
Cambridge Science Foundation Travel Grant, 2003
National Science Foundation Fellowship, 2001
National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship (selectee), 2001
NASA Earth Systems Science Fellowship (selectee), 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harvard University, Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences Cambridge, MA
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH FELLOW: Designing innovative pricing mechanisms utilizing monsoon forecasting for sustainable and equitable solutions to water resources challenges in Tamil Nadu, India, supporting a World Bank water management reformation project. (2000 – present)
International Research Institute for Climate Prediction Palisades, New York
VISITING RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Developed statistical approaches to characterizing the predominant variability in the Asian monsoon, focusing on innovative water resources applications in India. (Summer, 2002)
Monsoon Himalayan Precipitation Experiment (MOHPREX) Besisihar, Nepal
FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Conducted field research in support of calibrating the Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission (TRMM), a NASA project to remotely sense precipitation. Prepared and launched radiosondes. Collected data from precipitation ground stations on remote mountain ridge. (Summer, 2001)
United States Air Force McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas
DEPUTY CHIEF, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE UNIT: Supervised 13 engineers insuring compliance with all Federal, State and Air Force environmental regulations, including hazardous waste, water quality and the National Environmental Policy Act, for 10,000 personnel and operations of the 22d Air Refueling Wing. (1995 – 1997)
United States Air Force Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras
DESIGN ENGINEER: As member of Joint Task Force Bravo, managed $730,000 in design and construction activities supporting nation-building operations in Central America. (1996)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: Directed 4 environmental engineering courses, preparing course materials, developing lectures and leading four other instructors. Supervised advising of over 250 cadets in the department in three separate majors. Conducted environmental training for Baltic militaries in joint US EPA and Swedish Defense Ministry project. (1999 – 2000)
Instructor United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: Taught and directed environmental engineering courses in ABET-accredited bachelor of science major. Evaluated security implications of shared water resources between Singapore and Malaysia. (1997 – 1999)
Teaching Fellow Harvard University, MA
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES: Led review sections, designed homework and exams for Design of Water Resources Systems (graduate), Applied Statistics and Environmental Science and Technology (undergraduate) courses. (2002-2003)
TEACHING HONORS
Department of Civil Engineering Outstanding Academy Educator, USAF Academy, 1999
Department of Civil Engineering Outstanding First Year Instructor, USAF Academy, 1997
HONORS
Department of Civil Engineering Company Grade Officer of the Year, USAF Academy, 1998
Civil Engineering Military Manager of the Year, 22d Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, 1996
Distinguished Graduate, Civil Engineering Officer Basic School, Wright-Patterson AFB, 1995
Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society), University of Notre Dame, 1993
Notre Dame Scholar, University of Notre Dame, 1989
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Licensed Professional Engineer, Colorado
COURSES TAUGHT
Wastewater Treatment Design
Hazardous Waste Management
Air Base Design
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Introduction to Air Pollution
Design of Water Resources Systems (Teaching Assistant)
Environmental Science and Technology (Teaching Assistant)
Applied Statistics (Teaching Assistant)
ACTIVITIES
Founding Member, Working Interdisciplinary Students for the Environment (WISE)
Harvard University
Orchestrated first cross-university graduate student environment day fostering academic exchange with all Harvard graduate schools. Continuing facilitation of interdisciplinary dialogue forging networks of action and awareness. (2001 – present)
Dudley House Outings Fellow
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University
Organized, publicized and executed adventure opportunities for the graduate student community. Trips included skiing, hiking, kayaking and sports events. (2001-2003)
Water Scarcity Conference Organizer
United Nations Association of Greater Boston
Facilitated multi-institutional conference addressing the Millennium Development Goals in water and sanitation featuring speakers from State Department, USAID, UNDP, academia, industry and nongovernmental organizations. (May, 2003)
POSTERS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS
“Demand Management of Groundwater with Monsoon Forecasting,” Brown, C., Rogers, P. and Lall, U., submitted, Agricultural Systems.
“In Pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals in Water and Sanitation,” Brown, C. and A. Holcomb, accepted, Water Policy, (Information Paper).
“Water Policy and River Basin Development: The Asian Experience,” Jalal, K and C. Brown, presentation at the United Nations Association of Greater Boston conference, Averting Global Water Crisis, May 22, 2003.
“Physically-Based Modeling of Ecological Restoration,” Brown, C. and A.P. Barros, poster presentation at American Geophysical Union Spring Meeting, 2001.
REFERENCES
Prof. Peter Rogers Prof. Joseph Harrington Prof. Upmanu Lall
Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Earth and Environmental
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