Ricardo B. Jacquez, Ph.D., PE

Professor

New Mexico State University
Civil Engineering Department
Box 30001, MSC-3CE
Las Cruces, NM 88003

Office: 232, Hernandez Hall
Phone: (505) 646-3463
Fax: (505) 646-6049
E-mail: rjaquez

Education

• B.S. Civil Engineering - New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM (1971)
• M.S. Civil Engineering - New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM (1973)
• Ph. D Civil Engineering - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Uiversity, Blacksburg, VA (1976)

Experience

• Professor, Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1989-Present
• Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1981-1989
• Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO, 1976-1981
• Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in environmental engineering and science. Have supervised twenty-two M.S. students and two Ph.D. students. Develop research proposals and conduct funded research. Provide service to the academic community through membership in various department, college, and university committees. Have served as faculty advisor to the student chapters of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (August 1981-May 1987), the American Society of Civil Engineers (August 1990-May 1992), and the American Indian Society for Engineering and Science (March 2002-present).
• Director, New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Program, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1993-Present
• Director, Education Program, Waste-management Education and Research Consortium, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1995-2000
• Director, New Mexico Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1997-1999
• Director, Environmental Fellows Program, Waste-management Education and Research Consortium, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1992-1994

Publications

• A.T. Hanson, Z. Samani, B. Dwyer, Jacquez, Ricardo B., "Heap Leaching as a Solvent Extraction Technique for Remediation of Metal Contaminated Soils."Chapter 8, Colloidal, Interface, and Surfactant Phenomena in Subsurface Contaminant Transport and Remediation, American Chemical Society Symposium Series, American Chemical Society (1992).
• B. Martinez, Jacquez, Ricardo B., W.H. Zachritz, "Development of a Protocol to Evaluate Volatility and Biodegradability Characteristics of Turpene-Based Solvent Substitutes."Proceedings of the ASCE National Conference on Environmental Engineering, Baltimore, MD (1992).
• Zachritz II, W.H. and Jacquez, Ricardo B., “Treating Intensive Aquaculture Recycle Water Using Artificial Wetlands Filters,” in Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality Improvement, G.A. Moshiri (Ed.), Lewis Publishers, Chelsea, MI (1993)
• Jacquez, Ricardo B. and Hartell, D.J., “Biological Mediation and the Effect of Organic Waste on Iron and Manganese Reduction in Soil.”Proceedings of the ASCE National Conference on Environmental Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 1993
• Buntain, M. and Jacquez, R.B., “SMET 101, A Freshman Seminar for Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology Students,” Freshman Year Experience Conference, Houston, TX, February 2001.

Sponsored Research (1995-present)

• “Minority Engineering Transfer and Articulation (META).” (PI) September 2001 to August 2004. Sponsor: National Science Foundation ($300,000)
• “New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation.” (PI/PD) November 1993-October 2003. Sponsor: National Science Foundation ($9,00,000)
• “Waste-management Education Research Consortium (WERC).” (Co-PI) February 1990-December 2000. Sponsor: Department of Energy ($51,000,000).
• “New Mexico Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation.” (PI/PD) September 1997-April 1999. Sponsor: National Science Foundation ($2,000,000).
• “Environmental Fellows Program.”(PI)November 1992-December 1994. Sponsor: Department of Energy ($340,000)
• “Development of a Study Plan for Evaluation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal:Determination of Ground Water Contamination and Demonstration of Alternative Technologies.” (Co-PI) September 1995- March 1998. Sponsor: City of Albuquerque, NM and Bernalillo County ($416,000)

Honors & Awards

• Recipient of the 1983 Charles A. Lindbergh Fund Grant presented in recognition of performing innovative research directed toward protecting the environment, San Diego, CA, May 1983.
• Recipient of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Jaime Oaxaca Award presented in recognition for contributions to the advancement of engineering, science and the Hispanic community, Los Angeles, CA, July 1983.
• NASA/ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) Summer Faculty Fellowship, Stanford University-Ames Research Center, California, June-August 1986 and June-August 1987.
• Recipient of the Hispanic Engineer Achievement Award, category College Level Education, presented in recognition for contributions which exemplify innovation, hard work, and achievement in engineering and science education at the college level, Houston, TX, October 1994.