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Instructions · What links here · Krishna Pagilla (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 8 days ago by Crescendo2022 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 8 days ago by Crescendo2022

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Declined by IAmChaos 6 months ago. Last edited by Crescendo2022 8 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: This reads very much like WP:NOTCV, very promotional in nature. Happy Editing--IAm Chaos 18:26, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

Krishna Pagilla is the Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Engineering Professor, Foundation Professor^[1], and former Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno^[2]. Dr. Pagilla is also the Director of Nevada Water Innovation Institute, a university-utility collaboration to drive leading edge research and innovation in the water sector^[3]. Prof. Pagilla’s expertise is in water quality, water resource recovery, indirect potable water reuse, and environmental biotechnology^[4]. His research group currently focuses on water reclamation for indirect potable reuse through ozone-biologically active carbon filtration-based treatment systems, nutrient control and recovery in water reclamation, emerging contaminants and pathogens in water, and wastewater-based epidemiology^[5].

Education

Dr. Pagilla earned his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil and Environmental Engineering.^[6]

Leadership Roles

Dr. Pagilla is a Fellow of the Water Environment Federation (WEF)^[7], the International Water Association (IWA)^[8], and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)^[9]. He has held several key positions, including:

Chair of the USA National Committee of IWA (2016–2019)^[10].
Member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board^[11].

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Krishna Pagilla has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to water engineering and education, including:

Engelbrecht International Achievement Award (Year)^[12].
Camp Applied Research Prize by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in 2013^[13].
Fair Outstanding Educator Medal by WEF in 2013^[6].
McKee Groundwater Sustainable Use Award by WEF in 2019^[14].
ASCE Student Organization Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring in 2011^[15].
International Honor Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2000^[16].

References

^ "Krishna Pagilla | Civil & Environmental Engineering". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ "Nevada Water Innovation Institute celebrates five years". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ "Nevada Water Innovation Institute". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ "Krishna Pagilla | Civil & Environmental Engineering". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ ^a ^b "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ Water Environment Federation (2024). "2024 WEF FELLOW BIOGRAPHIES" (PDF). Water Environment Federation.
^ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ International Water Association (2010). "North America Region Nomination Document" (PDF). International Water Association.
^ "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ Staff (2021-10-25). "Dr. Krishna R. Pagilla honored with the Engelbrecht International Achievement Award | OneWaterNevada.com". onewaternevada.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ Water Environment Federation. "Individual Service and Contribution Awards- Camp Applied Research Award" (PDF). Water Environment Federation.
^ "Vijay Sundaram along with Laura Haak and Prof. Krishna Pagilla Receive Water Environment Federation Award". Vegasdesi.com. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ "Krishna Pagilla has been elected a fellow of the ASCE". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
^ "Krishna Pagilla has been elected a fellow of the ASCE". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[1] "Krishna Pagilla | Civil & Environmental Engineering". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[2] "Nevada Water Innovation Institute celebrates five years". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[3] "Nevada Water Innovation Institute". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[4] "Krishna Pagilla | Civil & Environmental Engineering". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[5] "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[:0-6] "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[7] "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[8] Water Environment Federation (2024). "2024 WEF FELLOW BIOGRAPHIES" (PDF). Water Environment Federation.

[9] "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[10] International Water Association (2010). "North America Region Nomination Document" (PDF). International Water Association.

[11] "Plenary speakers". 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[12] Staff (2021-10-25). "Dr. Krishna R. Pagilla honored with the Engelbrecht International Achievement Award | OneWaterNevada.com". onewaternevada.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[13] Water Environment Federation. "Individual Service and Contribution Awards- Camp Applied Research Award" (PDF). Water Environment Federation.

[14] "Vijay Sundaram along with Laura Haak and Prof. Krishna Pagilla Receive Water Environment Federation Award". Vegasdesi.com. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[15] "Krishna Pagilla has been elected a fellow of the ASCE". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

[16] "Krishna Pagilla has been elected a fellow of the ASCE". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2024-12-03.

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