Eric A. Marchand 

Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Contact Information:

University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mail Stop 258
Reno, NV  89557-0152

Office:    SEM 220 (MAP)
Phone:    (775) 784-6817
Fax:        (775) 784-1390
E-mail:    marchand@unr.edu

My major research interests are in the area of biological processes in the natural and engineered environments.  Some of my current research focuses on the following topics:

• Characterization and bioremediation of acid mine drainage (AMD);

• Enhanced biodegradation of perchlorate (ClO₄^-) under high salinity conditions;

• Water quality enhancement and mercury methylation during wetland treatment;

• Development of a hydrogen gas bioreactor for treating complex and recalcitrant wastewaters;

• Understanding factors that influence microbial fouling of membranes; and

• Optimizing filter performance at wastewater treatment plants for solids removal.

For more information on my research interests, click here to read an article in Nevada News.

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Whisman, N., D. York, L. Manning, J. Brant, R. Dyer, A. Childress, E.A. Marchand, and J.D. Adams (2003) Probing Microplatform for the Study of Biological Adhesion Forces.  Review of Scientific Instruments, 74(10):4491-4494.

Marchand, E.A. and J. Silverstein (2003) The Role of Enhanced Heterotrophic Bacterial Growth on Iron Oxidation by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans.  Geomicrobiology Journal.  20(3):231-244.

Marchand, E.A. and J. Silverstein (2002) Influence of Heterotrophic Microbial Growth on Biological Oxidation of Pyrite, Environmental Science and Technology, 36:5483-5490.

Hernandez M., Marchand E.A., Roberts D.J., and Peccia J. (2002) In-Situ Assessment of Active Thiobacillus Species in Corroding Concrete Sewers using Fluorescent RNA Probes. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 49:271-276. 

Peccia, J.L., E.A. Marchand, J. Silverstein, and M.T. Hernandez (2000) Development and Application of Small-Subunit rRNA Probes for Assessment of Selected Thiobacillus Species and Members of the Genus Acidiphilium, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 66:3065-3072.

CEE 364:  Engineering Hydrology (3-Credit Undergraduate Course)

CEE 453/653:  Environmental Microbiology (3-Credit Undergraduate/Graduate Course)

CEE 495/771:  Bioremediation (3-Credit Undergraduate/Graduate Course)

CEE 750:  Environmental Engineering Seminar (1-Credit Graduate Seminar)

CEE 751:  Biological Unit Operations (4-Credit Graduate Course)

CEE 755:  Industrial Waste Treatment (2-Credit Graduate Course)

CEE 756:  Environmental Chemistry (3-Credit Graduate Course)

Ph.D. – Civil Engineering (2000)
University of Colorado at Boulder
Dissertation Title:  The Role of Induced Heterotrophic Microbial Growth in Mitigating the Effects of Acid Mine Drainage
Advisor:  JoAnn Silverstein

M.S. – Civil Engineering (1996)
University of Nevada, Reno
Thesis Title:  Evaluation of Ion Exchange for Removal of the Bromide Ion from Drinking Water
Advisor:  E. Joe Middlebrooks

B.S. – Civil Engineering (1994)
University of Nevada, Reno