American Water announced Dr. Mark LeChevallier, director of innovation and environmental stewardship, has been appointed to the Water Environment Research Foundation’s (WERF) Research Council for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2014.
WERF Research Council members serve as technical advisers that provide oversight and coordination across the entire research portfolio, identifying and developing new research initiatives, and making recommendations to the board for funding allocations among research areas. The first meeting will take place in February.
LeChevallier received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in microbiology from Oregon State University and received his doctorate in microbiology from Montana State University. He has received more than 20 awards, has authored or co-authored more than 100 research papers and has been the principal investigator or co-investigator on nearly 60 research grants totaling more than $31 million.
LeChevallier has participated in the development of drinking water regulations by serving on many committees, councils, workgroups and review panels at the local and national level. He has also been dedicated to advancing the science of water through participation in national research foundations, including conducting nearly $1.5 million of research on the topic of water reuse and planning.
Source: American Water