Developing Global Engineering Outcomes for BS Graduates

Dr. Mark Kennedy received his Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering at Purdue University. He has been teaching and conducting research in environmental and water resources engineering for over 30 years, the last 18 of those years at the University of Portland. His main areas of research have focused on the biological treatment of bio-solids, water quality modeling and most recently, the sustainable development of water and sanitation infrastructure in low-income countries. He is currently the Director of International Programs in the Shiley School of Engineering. In that role he has developed and directed study abroad programs as well as international research and service learning projects for the School of Engineering.