June 08. 2011 2:00AM - Last modified: March 14. 2012 1:20PM

UWM names founding dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences

  

Australian scientist David E. J. Garman, a specialist in water resources and pollution control, has been named as the founding dean of the graduate School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).

His appointment will become effective Sept. 1.

Garman comes to UWM from the Environmental Biotechnology Cooperative Research Centre (EBCRC) in Eveleigh, New South Wales, Australia, where he has been executive director since 1996. The EBCRC brings together the multidisciplinary skills of researchers, engineers and industry participants to discover novel technologies for environmental and other applications.

The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences is the only graduate school in the nation dedicated solely to the study of freshwater issues.

"Dr. Garman brings tremendous experience to our university and represents exactly what we want our new school to become: an international leader in the field of freshwater sciences," said UWM Chancellor Michael Lovell. "His agreeing to become the founding dean of the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences is an indication that there is global recognition of our region's potential to be a world leader in water research, policy and technology development."

"David Garman brings a truly global perspective on freshwater science that bridges the public and private sectors. His experience in developing and applying water technology solutions throughout the world is uniquely suited to advancing the School of Freshwater Sciences' goal of being in the forefront of water research globally," said UWM Provost Johannes Britz.


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