Dr. Howard Liljestrand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Howard Liljestrand is a professor and Associate Chair at the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on various aspects of environmental engineering, particularly in aquatic chemistry, contaminant transport, and pollutant containment remediation. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of acid deposition and air pollution modeling, and his work has been recognized in the field. Liljestrand holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology, obtained in 1980, and a B.S. in Environmental Science Engineering from Rice University, obtained in 1974. He is a recipient of the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize in 1999, highlighting his notable achievements in water resource management and environmental sustainability.

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Stockholm Water Prize

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Master Program
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