Andrew P Kruzic

Dr. Andrew P Kruzic is an Associate Professor of Research in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. His career spans over 25 years in academia, industry (Disney), and consulting, with expertise in water/wastewater systems and environmental engineering. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from UC Davis, an MS in Sanitary Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a BS in Civil Engineering from Loyola University of Los Angeles.

Research Focus: Dr. Kruzic's work centers on corrosion/biofilm control in water pipelines, disinfection byproducts (NDMA/chlorate), chloramine decay mechanisms, and coagulant optimization. He collaborates with municipal utilities like Tarrant Regional Water District and Arlington Water Utilities to solve practical challenges in water treatment and distribution.

Publication Trends: His recent articles (2012-2019) predominantly address water treatment chemistry (monochloramine dynamics, disinfection byproducts) and engineering education (critical thinking pedagogy, student retention). This dual focus reflects his applied research in environmental systems and commitment to curriculum development.

Awards & Honors:

• Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship

Funding & Advising: As PI/Co-PI, he secured $2M+ in grants from NSF, TxDOT, and industry partners. Notable projects include NSF S-STEM initiatives for engineering student retention (FORCEs+) and pipeline corrosion studies. He has advised 11+ graduate students on theses covering water treatment optimization and contaminant fate.