Mark O. Barnett
Professor of Environmental Engineering
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Professional Summary
Mark O. Barnett, P H.D., P.E., BCEE is an Environmental Engineering expert specializing in water and wastewater treatment, site assessment and remediation, and soil and groundwater contamination. With a career spanning academia, government, and industry, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating contaminant bioavailability, assessing human-health risk, and evaluating whether environmental standards have been met.
Mr. Barnett has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving environmental forensics, radioactive and hazardous waste management, and nuclear environmental engineering. His Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, along with his status as a Licensed Professional Engineer and Board Certified Member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving environmental chemistry and metals and radionuclides.
Work Experience
Mark O. Barnett has been a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Auburn University, since 1999, holding various positions including Associate Chair and Malcolm Pirnie Professor. He also served as an Administrative Judge at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2007 to 2019 and has experience as a Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Best Descriptor
Dr. Mark Barnett specializes in environmental engineering with a focus on water treatment and nuclear waste management.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on water treatment systems
- 2advising on nuclear waste management
- 3expert testimony in environmental litigation
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Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1998
M.S. in Environmental Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1991
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1985
Licenses
- Professional EngineerState of Alabama (AL)