Title:

Department Chair and Abel Wolman Professor of Environmental Engineering

Education:

B.C.E., Civil Engineering. Manhattan College. 1955
M.S.E., Environmental Engineering. University of Michigan. 1956
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering. University of Michigan. 1963

Experience:

Professor of Environmental Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University. 1980 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2003 - Present
Abel Wolman Professor of Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University. 1999 - Present
Chair, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering. July 01, 2004 - June 30, 2007
Chair, Geography and Environmental Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University. 1990 - 1995
Guest Professor (sabbatical leave), Eidgenossische Anstalt fur Wasserversorgun Abwasserreinigung und Gewasserschutz (EAWAG). 1988 - 1989
Deputy Chairman, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering University of North Carolina. 1977 - 1980
Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of North Carolina. 1970 - 1980
Visiting Professor of Environmental Engineering Science, California Institute of Technology. 1973 - 1974
Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of North Carolina. 1966 - 1970
Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Engineering and Applied Physics, Harvard University. 1964 - 1966
Assistant Professor of Sanitary Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. 1961 - 1964
Assistant Sanitary Engineer, Hazen and Sawyer, Engineers. 1956 - 1957

Journal Publications:

Weiss, W., E.J. Bouwer, R. Aboytes, M.W. Le Chevellier, C R. O'Melia, B.T. Le, and K.J. Schwab "Riverbank Fiultration for control of microorganisms: Results from field monitoring". Water Research. vol.39. (2005). pp. 1990 - 2001.
Shin, J.Y. and C.R. O'Melia "Pretreatment chemistry for dual media filtration: model simulations and experimental studies". Water Science and Technology. (2005).
Hahn, Melinda W. and Charles R. O’Melia "Depositiion and Reentrainment of Brownian Particles in Porous Media under Unfavorable Chemical Conditions: Some Concepts and Applications". Environmental Science and Technology. vol.38. (2004). pp. 210 - 220.
Hahn, Melinda W., Dean S. Abadzic, and Charles R. O’Melia "Aquasols: On the role of secondary minima". Environmental Science and Technology. (2004).
O'Melia, Charles R. "Eugene Schukin, honorary note". Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. vol.107. (2004). pp. 75 - 81.
Hahn, Melinda W., Dean S. Abadzic, and Charles R. O’Melia "Aquasols: On the role of secondary minima". Environmental Science and Technology. vol.38. (2004). pp. 5915 - 5924.
Franchi, A. and C.R. O'Melia "Effects of Natural Organic Matter and Solution Chemistry on the Deposition and Reentrainment of Colloids in Porous Media". Environmental Science and Technology. vol.37. (2003). pp. 1122 - 1129.
Weiss, W.J., E.J. Bouwer, W.P. Ball, C.R. O'Melia, M.W. LeChevallier, H. Arora, and T. Speth "Riverbank Filtration: Fate of Disinfection By-Product Precursors and Selected Microorganisms". Journal American Water Works Association. vol.95. 10 (2003). pp. 68 - 81.
Weiss, W.J., E.J. Bouwer, W.P. Ball, C.R. O'Melia, H. Arora, and T. Speth "Comparing Riverbank Filtration with Bench-Scale Conventional Treatment for Precursor Reduction". Journal American Water Works Association. vol.95. 12 (2003). pp. 67 - 80.
Weiss, W.J., E.J. Bouwer, W.P. Ball, C.R. O'Melia, R. Aboytes, and T. Speth "Riverbamk Filtration: Effect of Ground Passage on NOM Character". Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-AQUA. (2003).
Hahn, M.w., D. Abadzic, and C.R. O'Melia "Deposition and Reentrainment of Brownian Particles under Unfavorable Chemical Conditions; Experimental Assessment and Implications". Environmental Science and Technology. (2003).
Huck, P.M., B.M. Coffey, M.B. Emelko, D.D. Maurizio, R.M. Slawson, W.B. Anderson, J. van den Oever, I.P. Douglas, and C.R. O'Melia "Effects of Filter Operation on Cryptosporidium Removal". Journal American Water Works Association. vol.94. 6 (2002). pp. 97 - 111.
Huck, P.M., B.M. Coffey, W.B. Anderson, M.B. Emelko, D.D. Maurizio, R.M. Slawson, I.P. Douglas, S.Y. Jasim, and C.R. O'Melia "Using Turbidity and Particle Counts to Monitor Cryptosporidium Removals by Filters". Water Science and Technology: Water Supply. vol.2. 3 (2002). pp. 65 - 71.
O'Melia, C.R. and J.Y. Shen "Removal of particles using dual media filtration: modeling and experimental Studies". Water Science and Technology. (2001).
Becker, W.C. and C.R. O'Melia "Ozone: its effect on coagulation and filtration". Water Science and Technology: Water Supply. vol.1. (2001). pp. 73 - 79.
Jones, K.L. and C.R. O'Melia "Ultrafiltration of protein and humic acid substances: effects of solution chemistry on fouling and flux decline". Journal of Membrane Science. vol.193. (2001). pp. 163 - 173.
O'Melia, C.R. "a long the riverrun". Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-AQUA. vol.50. (2001). pp. 327 - 333.
Au, K-K., A.C. Penisson, S. Yang and C.R. O'Melia "Natural Organic Matter at Oxide/water Interfaces: Complexation an Conformation". Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. vol.63. (1999). pp. 2903 - 2917.
O'Melia, C.R., W.C. Becker and K-K. Au "Removal of Humic Substances by Coagulation". Water Science and Technology. vol.40. 9 (1999). pp. 47 - 54.
Au, Kwok-Keung, Shuolin Yang, and Charles R. O'Melia "Adsorption of weak polyelectrolytes on metal oxide surfaces: A hybrid SC/SF approach". Environmental Science and Technology. vol.32. (1998). pp. 2900 - 2908.
O'Melia, Charles R. "Coagulation and sedimentation in lakes, reservoirs, and water treatment plants". Water Science and Technology. vol.37. 2 (1998). pp. 129 - 135.

Books and Book Chapters:

Charles R. O'Melia. Fundamentals of Colloid Stability. . Interface Science. Edited by David Dixon and Gayle Newcombe. 2005.
O'Melia, C.R.. Chemistry and Collisions in Natural and Technological Aquatic Environments. Role of Interfaces in Environmental Protection. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Edited by Barany, S.. 2003.
Letterman, R.E., A. Amirtharajah and C.R. O'Melia. Coagulation and Flocculation. Water Quality and Treatment, 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York. Edited by Letterman, R.D.. 1999. pp. 6.1 - 6.66.

Presentations:

Charles R. O'Melia, Some Chemical Aspects of Aquasol Deposition and Detachment in Aquatic Environments. Invited Seminar, Rice University, Houston, Texas. November 10, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Some Chemical Aspects of Aquasol Deposition in Porous Media. 2005 Annual Meeting, Geological Society of America, Salt Lake City, Utah. October 19, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Coagulants in Potable Water Treatment. Coagulants and Flocculants 2005, Intertech, Chicago, Illinois. September 19, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Some Then, Some Now, Some to Come. AEESP Research and Education Conference, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY. July 24, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Water. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Symposium, Laurel, MD. June 27, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Watershed Management for NYC Water Supply. Special Symposium, 50th Anniversary of Institute for Water Pollution Control, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY. June 17, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Aquasols Revisited. IWA Conference, Particle Separation 2005, Seoul, Korea. June 01, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia and Jin Yeong Shin, The Role of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in Coagulation. iWA Preconference Seminar, Seoul, Korea. May 31, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Implications for the Future. Colloquium on Environmental Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. March 28, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Aquasols Revisited. 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, California. March 14, 2005.
Charles R. O'Melia, Aquasols: On the Role of Secondary Minima. 2nd Annual Ryckmann Lecture, Washington University in St. Louis. November 05, 2004.
Charles R. O'Melia, Water Supply and Treatment. Presentation to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ha Noi, Vietnam. August 09, 2004.
Charles R. O'Melia, Coagulant Requirements in Potable Water Treatment. 10th International Workshop on Drinking Water Quality Management and Treatment Technology, Taipei, Taiwan. June 01, 2004.
Charles R. O'Melia, Novel Processes. NSF Workshop: Advancing the Quality of Water, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. March 11, 2004.
O'Melia, Charles R., Coagulant Requirements in Potable Water Treatment. Second Environmental Engineering Pollution Control Symposium, Ankara, Turkey. December 22, 2003.
Keynote speaker
O'Melia, Charles R., Watershed Management for New York City. Seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia. November 06, 2003.
Melinda W. Hahn, Dean Abadzic, and Charles R. O'Melia (speaker), Colliod Transport in Porous Media under Unfavorable Chemical Conditions: Modeling, Experimental Assessment, and Implications. ACS Cymposium honoring Walter J. Weber, Jr., New York, New York. September 09, 2003.
Keynote Speaker
O'Melia, Charles R., Chemistry and Collisions in Potable Water Treatment. Interfaces Against Pollution, Second International Conference, Miskolc, Hungary. May 27, 2003.
Keynote speaker
O'Melia, Charles R., Chemistry and Collisions in Natural and Technological Aquatic Environments. Seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas. March 28, 2003.
O'Melia, Charles R., Watershed Management for New York City. Picker Engineering Program , Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts. December 06, 2002.
O'Melia, Charles R., Particle Stability in Natural and Technological Environments. Barnett F. Dodge Distinguished Lecture in Chemical Engineering, Dept of Chemical Engineering, Yale University. October 30, 2002.
O'Melia, Charles R., Particle Stability in Natural and Technological Environments. Barnett F. Dodge Distinguished Lecture in Chemical Engineering, Dept of Chemical Engineering, Yale University. October 30, 2002.
O'Melia, Charles R., Watershed Management for New York City. Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts. October 22, 2002.
O'Melia, Charles R., Chemistry and Collisions in Potable Water Treatment. Second International Conference on "Interfaces Against Pollution" , Miskoic Hungary. May 20, 2002.
O'Melia, Charles R. and Jin-Yeong Shin, Chemistry and Collisons in Potable Water Treatment. International Water Association World Water Congress, Melbourne Australia. April 09, 2002.
O'Melia, Charles R., Aquasols and Aquafaces. International Water Association World Water Congress, Dept of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona. March 19, 2002.
O'Melia, Charles R., Chemistry and Collisions in Natural and Technological Environments. Invited Seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas. .
Charles R. O'Melia, Some Chemical Aspects of Aquasol Deposition and Detachment in Aquatic environments. Invited Seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas. .

Awards & Recognition:

CH2 M-Hill Award, Association of Environmental Engineering Professors (doctoral dissertation advisor), 1996.
Founders Award, Association of Environmental Engineering Professors, 1995.
Gordon Maskew Fair Medal, Water Environment Federation, 1993.
Outstanding Publication Award, Association of Environmental Engineering Professors, 1991.
A.P. Black Research Award, American Water Works Association, 1990.
Member, National Academy of Engineering, 1989.
Research Division Award, American Water Works Association, 1988.
Pergammon Press Publications Medal, IAWPRC, 1988.
CH2M-Hill Award, Association of Environmental Engineering Professors (doctoral dissertation advisor), 1988.
Publications Award, American Water Works Association, 1985.
Distinguished Lecturer, Association of Environmental Professors, 1982.
Engineering Science Award, Association of Environmental Engineering Professors (doctoral dissertation advisor), 1975.
Distinguished Faculty Award, Association of Environmental Engineering Professors, 1972.
Best Lecturer Award, Environmental Engineering Students, University of North Carolina, 1971 - 1972.
Best Lecturer Award, Environmental Engineering Students, University of North Carolina, 1969 - 1970.
Award for Application of Research to Practice, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1969.
Publications Award, American Water Works Association, 1965.
Outstanding Publication Award (with Professor Menachem Elimelech), Association of Environmental Engineering Professors (2002) , 2002.
ASCE, EMMC Award for Achievement in Environmental Engineering Education, 2004.
2000 Clarke Prize for excellence in water science and technology, National Water Research Institute, gold medal and $50,000, 2000.
Engineering Alumni Society Merit Award, University of Michigan, 2000.
Simon W. Freese Lecturer, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1985.
IAWPRC - Pergammon Press Publications Meda, 1988.
Tau Beta Pi.
Chi Epsilon.
Sigma Xi.
ACS Symposium Honoring Professor Charles O'Melia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 23, 2004 - August 25, 2004.
Doctor of Science, honoris causa, Clarkson University, July 25, 2005 - July 25, 2005.
Fuller Award, Chesapeake Section, American Water Works Association, August 17, 2005 - August 17, 2005.

Professional Activities:

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers.
Member, American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
Member, American Chemical Society.
Member, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography.
Member, American Water Works Association.
Member, Water Environment Federation.
Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member, University of Notre Dame, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Visiting Committee (2002) .
Member, Princeton University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Visiting Committee (2002) .
Member, National Research Council, Panel to Review the Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative .
Consultant, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Science Advisory Board Drinking Water Committee .
Member, Princeton University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Committee.
member, University of Michigan, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board.
member, University of Delaware Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board.
Member, National Research Council Panel to Review Water Security.
National Academy of Sciences - Vietmamese Education Foundation committee to evaluate Vietnamese students for graduate study in the USA in science, engineering, and public health.
Consultant, Swedish EPA, Chair, Committee on Eutrophication of the Baltic Sea.
Member, National Academy of Engineering.
Chair, National Academy of Engineering Committee to Award the Grainger Prize for Sustainability [$1 million].
Chair, NRC Committee on Sediment Dredging at Superfund Sites.
Member, NRC Committee on the Collaborative Large-scale Engineering Analysis Network for Environmental Engineering Research (CLEANER).
Member, National Research Council, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology (BEST).
Member, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Science Advisory Board Drinking Water Committee.
Member, Carnegie Mellon University, Civil Engineering Advisory Board (1998-present) Civil Engineering Advisory Board, member, 1991-present, co-chairman 1993-5..
Member, Illinois Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board (1955-2002) .
Member, Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board (1999-present).
Chairman, University of Delaware, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board (1999 - present).
Member, University of Michigan, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board (2000-2005).
Member, New York University School of Medicine, Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, Superfund External Advisory Committee (2001-present).
Chairman, Rutgers University, Cook College, Department of Environmental Sciences External Advisory Committee (2001 - present).

Service:

Journal Reviewing
Environmental Science and Technology, AQUA, Water Resources Research

Journal Editorships
Member, AQUA editorial advisory board.

Journal Editorships
Member, AQUA Editorial Advisory Board

Journal Reviewing
Environmental Science and Technology, AQUA