Morton A. Barlaz
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ProfessorWater Resources/Environmental Engineering Office: 416 Mann Hall |
Research Interests
Dr. Barlaz's research includes three areas: refuse decomposition in landfills, integrated solid waste management and anaerobic bioremediation. In the area of refuse decomposition, Dr. Barlaz is studying the biodegradability of individual refuse constituents and hazardous organics in landfills, evaluating techniques for improving methane yields from landfills, and developing strategies for monitoring during and after the post-closure care period. Dr. Barlaz is also interested in methane emissions and oxidation in landfill covers. Dr. Barlaz is also involved in research to identify optimal strategies for solid waste management in consideration of both cost and environmental burdens using life-cycle analysis. This work is in collaboration with Drs. Brill and Ranjithan. Finally, Dr. Barlaz works with Dr. R. C. Borden on anaerobic decomposition in contaminated aquifers.
Education
- PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1988
- MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1985
- BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 1978
Representative Publications
Chen, Y., Knappe, D.R.U., and M.A. Barlaz, 2004, "The Effect of Cellulose/Hemicellulose and Lignin on the Bioavailability of Toluene Sorbed to Waste Paper," Environ. Sci. & Technol., 38, p. 3731–6.
Barlaz, M.A., Green, R., Chanton, J.P., Goldsmith, C.D., and G.R. Hater, 2004, "Evaluation of a Biologically Active Cover for Mitigation of Landfill Gas Emissions," Environ. Sci. & Technol., 38, 18, p. 4891–9.
Kaplan, P.O, Barlaz, M.A., and S.R. Ranjithan, 2004, "Life-Cycle-Based Solid Waste Management Under Uncertainty," J. of Industrial Ecology, 8, 4, p. 155–72.
Loughlin, D.H and M.A. Barlaz, 2006, "Policies for Strengthening Markets for Recyclables: A Worldwide Perspective," Crit. Rev. in Env. Sci. & Technol., 36, p. 287–326.
Bartelt-Hunt, S.L., Barlaz, M.A., Knappe, D.R.U. and P. Kjeldsen, 2006, "Fate of Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Industrial Chemicals in Landfills," Environ. Sci. & Technol., 40, 13, p. 4219–25.
Staley, B.F., Xu, F., Cowie, S.J., Barlaz, M.A., and G.R. Hater, 2006, "Release of Trace Organic Compounds During the Decomposition of Municipal Solid Waste Compounds," Environ. Sci. & Technol., 40, 19, p. 5984–91.
Barlaz, M.A., 2006, "Forest Products Decomposition in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills," Waste Management, 26, 4, p. 321–33.
Benson, C.H., Barlaz, M.A., Lane, D.T. and J.M. Rawe, 2007, "Bioreactor Landfills in North America: Review of the State-of-the Practice," Waste Management, Vol. 27, 1, p. 13–29.
Lowry, M., Bartelt-Hunt, S.L., Beaulieu, S.M., and M.A. Barlaz, 2008, "Development of a Coupled Reactor Model for Prediction of Organic Contaminant Fate in Landfills," Environ. Sci. & Technol., 42, 19, p. 7444–51.
Professional Memberships
American Society of Civil Engineers (member of Solid Waste Committee)
American Society for Microbiology
Sigma Xi
Association of Environmental Engineering Professors
International Solid Waste Association
Professional Registrations
Professional Engineer, North Carolina
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