Srinivas Prabakar

Dr. Srinivas Prabakar is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He has held academic roles including Assistant Professor of Instruction (2018–2020) and Senior Lecturer (2013–2018). His research focuses on water quality, wastewater treatment, and disinfection by-products, with notable projects funded by organizations like the City of Arlington and the Water Research Foundation.

• Education: PhD in Civil Engineering (UTA, 2012), ME in Chemical Engineering (Annamalai University, 2004), B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (University of Madras, 2000).
• Key Awards: 2024 Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Tau Beta Pi-Eminent Engineer (2019), and Chi Epsilon Honor Society membership (2015).
• Teaching: Courses include Principles of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Analysis Lab, and Biological Processes. He advises doctoral and master’s students, with a focus on water-related research.

Research interests span chloramine stability in water distribution systems, biological treatment processes, and innovative solutions for water infrastructure challenges. His work often addresses practical applications for urban water systems, including corrosion mitigation and biofilm dynamics.

Dr. Prabakar’s service includes roles on the UTA Faculty Senate, undergraduate curriculum committees, and community organizations like the American Tamil Academy. He actively reviews for journals such as the ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering and conferences like the National Science Foundation.