DesmondLawler
Particles in water and wastewater treatment processes; Mathematical modeling of treatment processes; Physical-chemical treatment; Drinking and industrial process water treatment
Bio
Desmond F. Lawler is a professor emeritus and the Nassir I. Al-Rashid Chair Emeritus in Civil Engineering in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Lawler has dedicated 41 years of service to The University of Texas, where his research and teachings in water treatment have provided the foundation for protecting our public health.
His research focused on particle removal through modern membrane processes and conventional processes such as flocculation, settling and granular media filtration.
Educational Qualifications
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1980
M.S., Environmental Engineering, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1980
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1968
Select Awards & Honors
- Dr. John L. Leal Award – American Water Works Association (2018)
- Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award – The University of Texas at Austin (2010)
- William David Blunk Memorial Professorship – The University of Texas at Austin (2000)
- Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award – The University of Texas at Austin (1999)
- Academy of Distinguished Teachers member – The University of Texas at Austin (1997)
- Texas Exes Teaching Award – The University of Texas at Austin (1992 & 1983)
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Award – The University of Texas at Austin (1993-94)
- Presidential Young Investigator – National Science Foundation (1984-85)
Related Websites
Center for Water and the Environment
Select Publications