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Dr. Christopher Schmit is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota State University and serves as the Director of the Water and Environmental Engineering Research Center. He joined the faculty in 1998 after earning his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Iowa State University. His research focuses on wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal, and anaerobic waste treatment.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Iowa State University (1997)
- M.S. in Civil Engineering, Iowa State University (1992)
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, UW-Platteville (1991)
Research interests center on industrial/municipal waste treatment, biological principles of environmental engineering, and wastewater/stormwater system design. He teaches courses including Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering, Water Distribution Systems, and Engineering Administration.
Awards and honors include:
- Edward Patrick Hogan Excellence in Teaching Award
- Researcher of the Year (multiple)
- Bedell Award from Water Environment Federation
Grants include ongoing projects with Brookings Municipal Utilities ($256,127 annually since 2000) and Department of Defense-funded research on metals in water/soil reactions ($256,127). Professional memberships include ASCE and WEF.
