Associate Professor of Natural and Applied Sciences (Engineering)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: 920-465-2278, E-mail: katersj@uwgb.edu
Water and wastewater treatment, waste management, recycling, and renewable energy
Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1996
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy, 1993
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
B.S. in Environmental Science and Business Administration/Management, 1991
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
2004 – Present Associate Professor of Natural and Applied Science
1999 – 2004 Assistant Professor of Natural and Applied Science, Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
2000 – Present Senior Project Engineer, STS Consultants, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
1999 – Present President, JFK Environmental Engineering, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
1995-99 Industrial Recycling Specialist, University of Wisconsin Extension - Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
1996 and 1999 Instructor, Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
1994-95 Project Engineer, Triad Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
AWARDS:
2004 Named as a 2004-05 UW System Wisconsin Idea Fellow in recognition of extraordinary public service on behalf of the University of Wisconsin to local communities involving assistance, research and outreach to businesses and nonprofits, and impressive contributions to improving the quality of life and economy in Wisconsin.
COURSES TAUGHT:
Perspectives in Environmental Science/ (ENV S&P 701)
Graduate Seminar (ENV S&P 762)
Waste Management / Resource Recovery (ENV S&P 766)
Engineering Materials (ENGR 201)
Engineering Mechanics (ENGR 314)
Energy and Society (ENV SCI 260)
Industrial Pollution Control (ENV SCI 318/518)
Pollution Prevention (ENV SCI 323 / 523)
Solar and Alternate Energy Systems (ENV SCI 415/615)
Resource Management Strategies (ENV SCI 460/660)
THESIS COMMITTEES:
Aho, Jason (Committee Member - Major Professor is Dr. Denise Scheberle)
Topic: On-site wastewater treatment systems
Hemstreet, Bethany (Committee Member - Major Professor is Dr. John Stoll)
Topic: Consolidation of waste management services in Wisconsin
Martin, Andrea (Major Professor is Dr. John Stoll)
Topic: Proposed mercury regulations for air emissions in Wisconsin
Oldenberg, William (Major Professor)
Topic: Pollution prevention monitoring at Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District
Robertson, Paul (Major Professor)
Topic: Manure management and composting at a custom calf-raising facility
Weber, Pat (Major Professor)
Topic: Managing herbaceous energy crops as habitat for the ring-necked pheasant
Hach, Sarah (Major Professor)
Thesis Title: An Evaluation and Effectiveness Study on Solar Path Tracking Systems at the Solar Research Station Located on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Campus.
Kubsch, Kristin (Major Professor)
Thesis Title: Cooperative Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure: Potential for Success in Northeastern Wisconsin.
Merka, Eric (Major Professor)
Thesis Title: Analysis of the Absorptive Capacity and Chemical Characteristics of Organic/Inorganic Absorbents Saturated with Oil
Potokar, John (Committee Member – Major Professor was Dr. Stoll)
Thesis Title: Performance Evaluation of Renewable Energy Components of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall.
Raboin, Joe (Major Professor)
Thesis Title: Pathogens and Volatile Solids Destruction During Start-up of a Temperature-Phased Anaerobic Digestion (TPAD) System for Dairy Manure.
Schauer, Anne (Major Professor)
Thesis Title: The Performance Evaluation of a Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion System at a Dairy Farm in Wrightstown, Wisconsin.
Scherer, Darcy (Major Professor)
Topic: Analysis of the SolarWise for Schools solar panel output as a virtual power station
Scherer, Tim (Major Professor)
Thesis Title: Synthetic Polymer Oil Absorbents: Assessing Behavior Under Landfill Conditions and Toxicity Determination.
Schultz, Joe (Major Professor)
Topic: Solids Separation of dairy manure
Walczac, Dawn (Major Professor)
Topic: An economic analysis of out-of-state waste transport to Wisconsin
2004 – Present UW System Applied Research Program
Co-Principal Investigator with Dr. Mike Zorn
Biogas Generation from a Wisconsin Dairy Farm Using Anaerobic Catalysis and/or Photocatalysis - $45,000
2004 – Present Small Business Administration
Project Coordinator/Assistant Director
Paper Technology Transfer Center - $497,050
2003 – 2004 Focus on Energy Renewable Energy Program
Co-Principal Investigator with Dr. Mike Zorn
Biogas Generation from a Wisconsin Dairy Farm Using Anaerobic Catalysis and/or Photocatalysis - $60,080
2002 – 2003 Wisconsin Department of Administration
Principal Investigator
Evaluation of a Temperature-phased Anaerobic Digestion System for the Dairy Industry - $44,000
2001 – 2002 UW System Applied Research Program
Principal Investigator
Evaluation of a Temperature-phased Anaerobic Digestion System for the Dairy Industry - $44,424
2000 - 2002 Eisenhower Professional Development Program
Project Director
Resources for Learning Science and Mathematics: The Community as a Classroom - $162,700
2001 Ag Environmental Solutions/Tinedale Farms
Principal Investigator
Temperature-phased Anaerobic Digestion Testing - $7,200
2000 – 2001 Wisconsin Public Service
Principal Investigator
Solar Research Station Data Analysis Project - $10,800
2000 – 2001 CRI Recycling Service
Principal Investigator
Oil Absorbent Research Project - $7,500
Schultz, J. and Katers, J. (2004). Factors Impacting the Economics of Dairy Waste Management. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Philadelphia, PA.
Katers, J. and Schultz, J. (2004). Advanced Mechanical Separation of Raw and Digested Dairy Manure. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Philadelphia, PA.
Katers, John and Schultz, Joseph. (2003). Solids Separation of Dairy Manure. Biocycle. 12: 51-54.
Katers, J. and Schultz, J. (2003) Tinedale Farm – Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion System Final Report. Submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Madison, WI.
Katers, J. and Summerfield, J. (2002). Solvent Extraction of Oil from Sorbent Materials. Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management. 29(2):75-81.
Katers, J. Pollution – A Real World Issue. University of Wisconsin Platteville Online Journal of Teaching Excellence. Issue 4. 2002.
Katers, J. Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure. Biocycle. 3, 39-42. 2002.
Katers, J. Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure. The Biocycle Guide to Anaerobic Digestion. Chapter 18, 66-67. 2002.
Katers, J. and Summerfield, J. Solvent Extraction of Oil from Sorbent Materials. Proceedings from the Seventeenth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. 337-347. Philadelphia, PA. 2001.
Katers, J. and Summerfield, J. Oil Recovery from Absorbent Materials. Proceedings from the Air and Waste Management Association’s Environmental Permitting Symposium II. Chicago, IL. 2000.
Katers and Kohrell. Waste Tire Market Update. University of Wisconsin-Extension. 2000.
Olenbush, E. and Katers, J. Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as a Recycling Market Development Tool. Proceedings from the American Coal Ash Association’s 13th International Symposium on Management and Use of Coal Combustion Products. Tampa, Fl. 1999.
Katers, J., Niedzwiedz, W., Brachman, S., and Rimal, N. Analyzing Solid Waste Infrastructure and Management Using Geographical Information Systems. Proceedings from the International Conference on Modeling Geographical and Environmental Systems with GIS, Hong Kong. 1:96-101. 1998.
Katers, J. and Zanoni, A. Nitrogen Removal. Water Environment and Technology. 10(3):32-36. 1998.
Pagel R. and Katers J. Recycling Used Computers and Electronics. University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1998.
Katers, J. and Zanoni, A. Biological Nitrogen Removal from Septic Tank Effluents” Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 70th Annual Conference & Exposition. Chicago, IL. 6:17-26. 1997.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:
Katers, J. and Kromm, L. “Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure.” Midwest Renewable Energy Fair. Amherst, WI. 2004.
Katers, J. “Paper Technology Transfer Center Overview.” Wisconsin Innovations Network. Green Bay, WI. 2004.
Katers, J. “Anaerobic Digestion.” Northeast Wisconsin UW-Extension Agents Meeting. Green Bay, WI. 2003.
Katers, J. “Solids Separation of Dairy Manure.” Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling Conference. Mineapolis, MN. 2003.
Katers, J. “Chemistry for Environmental Engineers.” Perspectives in Chemistry Lecture Series. Lawrence University. Appleton, WI. 2003.
Katers, J. “Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure.” Anaerobic Treatment of High-Strength Industrial and Agricultural Wastes. Marquette University. Milwaukee, WI. 2003
Katers, J. and Kromm, L. “Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure.” Midwest Renewable Energy Fair. Amherst, WI. 2003.
Katers, J. “Beneficial Use of Industrial Byproducts.” Northern Regional Meeting of the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement. Green Bay, WI. 2003.
Katers, J. Biogas Science and Technology Overview. 2003 Wisconsin Manure Symposium. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Katers, J. “Tinedale Farm Digester System Report.” Wisconsin Biogas Development Group. Madison, WI, 2002.
Katers, J. and West, K. “Resources for Learning Mathematics and Science: The Community as a Classroom.” Wisconsin Mathematics Council 34th Annual Green Lake Conference. Green Lake, WI. 2002.
Katers, J. and West, K. “Resources for Learning Mathematics and Science: The
Community as a Classroom.” Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers Convention. Madison, WI. 2002.
Katers, J. and Drew, D. “Energy and Resource Recovery from Agricultural and
Food Wastes.” 32nd Annual Conference on Environmental Engineering in the Food Processing Industry. Vancouver, Canada. 2002.
Katers, J. “Renewable Energy for Agriculture.” Brown County Teen Leadership Program. Green Bay, WI. 2002.
Katers, J. Issues and Trends for Oil Filter and Oil Sorbent Recycling and Disposal. National Oil Recycling Association (NORA) Annual Recycling Conference and Trade Show. Tucson, Arizona. 2001.
Katers, J. Renewable Energy Initiatives at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) National Conference. St. Louis, MO. 2001.
Katers, J. and Peters-Michaud, N.. Computer and Electronics Management. Federation of Environmental Technologists, Inc. 16th Annual Conference & Exhibition. Milwaukee, WI. 2001.
Katers, J. and Summerfield, J. Oil Recovery from Absorbent Materials. Presented at the Air and Waste Management Association’s Environmental Permitting Symposium II. Chicago, IL. 2000.
Katers, J. and Theunis, C. Manure Storage Alternatives: Anaerobic Digestion. Presented at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Environmental Conference. La Crosse, WI. 2000.
Katers, J. Fly Ash and Foundry Sand Availability. Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association Controlled Low Strength Materials Seminar and Demonstration. Milwaukee, Appleton, and Taylor, WI. 1999.
Katers, J. The Changing Nature of Waste Management. 4th Annual Governor’s Roundtable on Energy and the Environment. Appleton, WI. 1999.
Katers, J. Development of Synthetic Septic Tank Effluent. Presented at the 1998 American Society of Civil Engineers National Conference on Environmental Engineering. Chicago, IL. 1998.
Katers, J. Analyzing Solid Waste Infrastructure and Management Using Geographical Information Systems. International Conference on Modeling Geographical and Environmental Systems with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Hong Kong. 1998.
Katers, J. Biological Nitrogen Removal from Septic Tank Effluents. Water Environment Federation 70th Annual Conference & Exposition. Chicago, IL. 1997.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2003-Present Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Served on the selection committee for the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. These awards are given to Wisconsin companies that demonstrate leadership in Pollution Prevention, Innovative Technology and Environmental Stewardship.
2003-Present Member of the Georgia-Pacific Community Advisory Council
This committee meets regularly with Georgia-Pacific management to discuss and provide advice on topics such as the paper industry, facility operations, environmental performance, safety, emergency preparedness, and Georgia-Pacific’s social commitments to the community.
2000-Present Member of the Cascade Asset Management Business Advisory Board
Cascade Asset Management is a computer recycling firm located in Madison. I have been a member of the Business Advisory Board, which provides assistance on all aspects of the business operations, since the inception of the business. Meetings of the Business Advisory Board are held quarterly in Madison.
2000-Present Member of the Wisconsin Public Service SolarWise for Schools Program Selection Committee
2000-Present Wisconsin Public Service Solar Olympics Coordinator
Serve as the UWGB coordinator for the Solar Olympics, which is a one-day event sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service and held at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The event is the culmination of the SolarWise for Schools program each year and features several events ranging from a solar art contest to a solar car race. Participants come from approximately fifteen high schools in the area, with the total number of participants exceeding one hundred each year.
2004 Brown County Port and Solid Waste
Served on the selection committee for the first annual Brown County Business Recycling Awards.
2004 Brown County Teen Leadership
I made a presentation to the 2004 Brown County Teen Leadership group on economics and the environment. A thank you letter is attached.
2000-2002 Member of the Omnova Community Advisory Panel
The Omnova Community Advisory Panel meets quarterly to discuss issues related to Omnova and their overall impact on the community. I also served on the Omnova Scholarship Committee in 2000 and 2001, which annually awards a scholarship to a local student interested in pursuing a degree in chemistry or a related field.
2000-2001 Member of the Fox River Valley Organics Recycling Project (FRVOR)
Participated in this project, which was initiated to evaluate the economic, technical, organizational and regulatory feasibility of centrally processing organic wastes to produce soil amendments.
1998-1999 Member of the Used Oil Filter Recycling Task Force
Served as member of this committee since its formation in 1998. This task force was legislatively mandated to develop recommendations by December 31, 1999 regarding used oil filter recycling efforts in Wisconsin.
1995-1999 Industrial Byproducts Technical Advisory Committee
This group was established to develop regulations on the beneficial reuse of industrial byproducts such as paper mill sludge, foundry sand and utility
1996-1997 Wisconsin Paper Council
Participated in several Pollution Prevention Programs offered to local communities by the Wisconsin Paper Council. The intent of these programs was to demonstrate the steps that the paper industry had taken to minimize environmental impacts from facility operations, which are also highlighted in an annual report.