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Dipen Patel, Ph.D. – Research Engineer

Ph.D., Water Quality Management, Queen Mary, University of London, England, 2002
M.S., Engineering Hydrology, Imperial College, University of London, England, 1989
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, England, 1985


Research Engineer, CSUS Office of Water Programs, 2002 – present

  • Reconnaissance studies and technical oversight for small-scale pilot testing of stormwater treatment systems for the Lake Tahoe Basin
  • Oversight for pilot study system design for extended detention basins and a sand filter in Orange County
  • Monitoring oversight for “filter fabric” sand traps in the Lake Tahoe Basin
  • Part-time faculty, Computer Applications for Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineer, Mott MacDonald Group, Cambridge, England, 1989-1998

  • Water quality control, urban drainage and flood alleviation studies
  • Extensive water quality modeling experience, including development and application of 3-D models for point and non-point source pollution to surface waters

Professional Interests: Identifying, designing and testing innovative treatment technologies; improving effectiveness of conventional treatment systems; water quality modeling in the context of TMDL development.