Brendan M.

Luther
100 Phlox Creek Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 571-3720 Email: brendan.luther@yahoo.com

Education
Clemson University, Clemson, SC Expected December 2014
Bachelors Degree in Biosystems Engineering
Environmental Engineering Minor

Relevant Course Work and Technical Proficiencies

Structural Mechanics
Heat and Mass Transfer
Fluid Mechanics
Hydrology
Aquaculture
Biological Kinetics
Aquaponics C.I.
Ecology
Limnology
Microbiology
Ecological Engineering
Env. Sustainability

Organic Chemistry
Statics
Dynamics
Instrumentation
Radiation Protection

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, WEPP, SSI OW Certified Diver

Internship Experience
Clemson University, Clemson, SC June 2014- Current
Undergraduate Researcher: Petroleum Engineering
Conducting a study of nano-surfactant fluid properties for enhanced oil recovery
Performing a literature review on the subject
Creating nano-surfactant fluids and analyzing data on their physical properties
Writing a poster presentation based on the results of the experiment

Alpha Natural Resources, Bristol, VA May-August 2012

Environmental Department Intern
Compiled MSHA mine data for companys Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
Analyzed GHG emissions data for EPA Title V permitting
Shadowed Environmental Compliance Managers for on-site inspections with the EPA
Attended environmental compliance meetings and consulting firm presentations

The Smithsonian Institution: Division of Fishes, Washington D.C. May 2010, May-July 2011
Guest Zoological Researcher
Studied fish specimens under a microscope and with X-ray machines
Co- authored a paper on Lizardfish published in NOAAs Fishery Bulletin
Co-described a new species of Lizardfish: Synodus macrostigmus

Design Experience August 2014- Current

Capstone Design Project: Storm-water Management
Designing a bioretention cell for Clemsons campus in AutoCAD (to SC DHEC standards)
Calculating runoff volumes and sizing the cell
Determining cost and environmental impact of materials needed

Aquaponics Creative Inquiry 2013
Designed and maintained a tilapia aquaponics system in a campus greenhouse
Fed fish and performed water quality tests

Community Involvement/ Leadership Experiences

Biosystems Engineering Club President August 2014-Current

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Standards Chairman 2013

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Rush Chairman 2011