Thomas+J.+Lynn

=Overview: = Dr. Thomas J. Lynn is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of South Florida and a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida with a specialization in civil engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida.

=Research Experience: = Dr. Lynn has participated in a number of research projects. The first project focused on evaluating the water quality and quantity performance of biosand filters with and without the use of coagulants. His dissertation research focused on evaluating and modeling the performance of denitrifying biofilters for stormwater treatment. He also performed side experiments during his dissertation research to support the development of a denitrifying septic system project. In addition, he acted in a supporting role for a project that is evaluating the performance of field-scale denitrifying biofilters. During his post-doctoral studies, Dr. Lynn provides support for the field-scale biofilter project and provides support for a regional-scale nitrogen loading decision making model for low impact development technologies.

=Research Examples: =
 * [|Biosand filter installation video]
 * [[file:LabtoField1.pdf|Biofiltration from the laboratory to the field]]
 * First Author Publications
 * Potable water
 * [|Lynn, T.J., Wanjugi, P., Harwood, V.J., Ergas, S.J. (2013) Dynamic performance of biosand filters. //J.// //American Water Works Association//. 105(10): 587-595.]
 * Stormwater
 * [|Lynn, T.J., Yeh, D.H., Ergas, S.J. (2015) Performance and longevity of denitrifying wood-chip biofilters for stormwater treatment – A microcosm study. //Environmental Engineering Science//. 32(4), 321-330.]
 * [|Lynn, T.J., Ergas, S.J. (2014) Design guidelines for detention with biofiltration, //Florida Water Resources Journal//, July, 14-19.]

=Research Interests: =
 * Fate and transport of constituents through biological, chemical and dispersive processes
 * Flow through porous media
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Water quality, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Potable water, wastewater and stormwater systems

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Teaching Experience: = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Dr. Lynn obtained most of his teaching experience as an instructor for the Foundations of Engineering (introduction to engineering) Lab course. He instructed this course for four consecutive semesters (eight classes). He also participated as a teaching assistant for courses in Materials Engineering and Surveying. In addition, he has either lectured and/or mentored students in the Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Senior Capstone Design course since 2012. Dr. Lynn has two general teaching objectives: (1) ensure his students can understand and apply the basic course concepts; and (2) contribute to the students’ professional development. At the undergraduate level, he is interested in teaching basic, water resources and environmental engineering, as well as, interdisciplinary courses. At the graduate level, he is interested in teaching water resources or environmental engineering courses.

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Professional Experience: = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Dr. Lynn obtained professional experience in the area of land development and his specialty is in stormwater. During this experience, he designed and integrated a number of features on a site which included the following: building footprint, landscaping and wastewater treatment/transmission, potable water treatment/distribution, traffic and stormwater management systems. He obtained managerial experience which included: initial client consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration with other professionals, contract development, overseeing the work of computer-aided-design staff, coordinating the acquisition of permits, monitoring construction and performing final construction inspection. He obtained regulatory experience in reviewing and permitting stormwater management system designs that provided sufficient evidence in meeting the legal, water quality and water quantity requirements. He has also demonstrated the ability to independently start and complete a land development project from initial conception to final inspection.

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