Nine of B&V Water's most respected experts serve as Global Practice & Technology
Leaders. These internationally accomplished specialists are available to Black &
Veatch colleagues and to strategic and long-term clients for consultation at will
- outside conventional contractual arrangements and structured project tasks. As
committed facilitators for B&V Water's world-class knowledge base, the Global
Practice & Technology Leaders ensure that Black & Veatch innovation and
technology intelligence spreads far beyond the confines of traditional networks.
Dr. James L. Barnard is recognized internationally as "the Father
of Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR)." A celebrated 40-year career includes groundbreaking
work that forms the basis for all BNR process configurations in use today. His current
research on membrane and biofilm technology is leading to innovations that may reduce
BNR plant size by more than two-thirds.
Malcolm Brandt has directed numerous water supply engineering projects
in the UK, Middle East and Asia. He is a widely published author in the water industry,
including publications, articles and papers on advanced process technology, and
is a co-author of the noted reference, the 5th Edition text
Water Supply.
Jonathan Clement is a specialist in the treatment of drinking water
by using the most advanced treatment processes in the world. He has received awards
for best publications, and in 2000, he won the highest prize for drinking water
research excellence from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
David Egger is a specialist with tunneling and geo-engineering
experience in water and wastewater for underground infrastructure, tunneling, hydropower
and dams and structural foundation projects. His noted specialization in risk management
and refined Spiral Risk Analysis offers clients state-of-the-art management for
complex underground ventures.
Dr. Terry Johnson has spent nearly 35 years directing municipal
and industrial wastewater treatment, including conceptual planning and design. Dr.
Johnson has authored numerous technical articles and contributed to the 4th Edition
of
Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, the "bible" for municipal
wastewater treatment design.
Dr. Les Lampe is a widely known and accomplished researcher, author
and teacher. Dr. Lampe has been instrumental in building the company's global reputation
for technical leadership and innovation in water supply and water resources. He
is an active member of several technical and professional water supply organizations.
Bruce Long is a recognized expert in membrane filtration and emerging
water treatment technologies. He has extensive experience in progressive design
parameters for water treatment plants, with particular emphasis on pilot plants
and testing programs, data-driven up-scaling for full-scale treatment facilities
and process optimization and compliance.
Don Ratnayaka's extensive experience covers today's technology
spectrum. He has overseen water treatment process components for facilities across
the globe, including some of the largest in the world – up to 2,100 Mld (546
mgd). An accomplished author, Ratnayaka is a co-author of the 5th Edition (June
2000) of the standard text
Water Supply, as well as many other noted water
industry publications.
Frank Rogalla is internationally recognized as a water and wastewater
treatment expert who has worked with a broad range of client organizations spanning
four continents. He was instrumental in developing and introducing many high-rate
technologies for the first time in various markets. This Fulbright Scholar holds
five patents, speaks four languages and has contributed to two manuals and three
textbooks.