Resources and Environment

Resources and Environment focuses on introducing the current situation of resources and environment to make the broad masses of the people know the meaning and value of sustainable development as a kind of public academic journal. The current policies and related management measures designed for sustainable development will be mentioned in this journal.

Kari Brisolara

Editorial Board Member of Resources and Environment

Associate Professor, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health, USA

Research Areas

Agricultureal and Municipal Waste Treatement,Pathogen Inactivation Waste Reuse

Education

2004Doctor of ScienceTulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
2001MSPHTulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1997BSLouisiana College

Experience

2011-presentAssociate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Public Health, New Orleans, Louisiana
2007-presentAdjunct Assistant Professor, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
2006-2011Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
2001-2006Research Assistant, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana

Academic Achievement

Faculty Service Award, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Service, University. (August 11, 2010)
Performance Award, United States Department of Agriculture, Scholarship/Research. (January 1, 2006)
Performance Award, United States Department of Agriculture, Scholarship/Research. (January 1, 2005)

Membership

Georgia Environmental Health Association (GEHA, Professional), State. (October 2008-Present)
Georgia Association of Water Professionals (Professional), State. (June 10, 2008-Present)
Georgia Public Health Association (GaPHA, Professional), State, Environmental Health. (April 30, 2007-Present)
North American Agromedicine Consortium (NAAC, Professional), National. (March 6, 2007-Present)
Water Environment Federation (WEF, Professional), International, Residuals and Biosolids. (April 1, 2002-Present)

Publications: Journals

[1]  Brisolara, K. F., Qi, Y. (2010). Biosolids and Sludge Management. Water Environment Research, 82(10), 1311-1326.
[2]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Sarmiento, F., O'Callaghan, P. (2009). Biosolids and Sludge Management. Water Environment Research, 81(10), 1376-1393.
[3]  Zhou, J., Fitzmorris, K. B., Qi, Y. (2008). Biosolids and Sludge Management. Water Environment Research, 80(10), 1241-1261.
[4]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Little, M. D. (2007). Decrease of time for pathogen inactivation in alkaline disinfection systems using pressure. Water Environment Research, 79(4), 388-395.
[5]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Erdal, Z. (2007). The Importance of Sustainability in Biosolids Management. Water Practice, 1(4), 1-2.
[6]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Little, M. D. (2007). Pathogen Inactivation by a Closed Alkaline System. Biosolids Technical Bulletin, 12(2), 9-11.
[7]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Lima, I. M., Marshall, W. E., Reimers, R. S. (2006). Anion and Cation Leaching or Desorption from Activated Carbons from Municipal Sludge and Poultry Manure as Effected by pH. Water Environment Research, 78(12), 2324-2329.
[8]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Lima, I. M., Marshall, W. E., Reimers, R. S. (2006). Anion and Cation Removal from Solution Using Activated Carbons from Municipal Sludge and Poultry Manure. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology, 3(3), 161-167.
[9]  Reimers, R. S., Sharma, V., Pillai, S., Reinhart, D. R., Boyd, G. R., Fitzmorris, K. B. (2005). The Future is Ferrates. Biosolids Technical Bulletin, 10(6), 1-4.
[10]  Reimers, R. S., Fitzmorris, K. B., Smith, J. E., Boyd, G. R., Bowman, D. D. (2004). State of the Art in Treatment and Survival of Pathogens in Biosolids. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology, 1(2).

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Brisolara, K.F. (Presenter & Author), Reimers, R.S. (Author Only) Disinfection 2011, "Pathogen Inactivation in an Advanced Alkaline System," Water Environment Federation, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Accepted).
[2]  Brisolara, K.F. (Presenter & Author), Mussari, F., (Author Only), Smith, J.E. (Author Only), Residuals and Biosolids 2011, "The Path to PFRP Approval-Two Case Studies: Alkaline and Acid," Water Environment Federation, Sacramento, California. (Accepted).
[3]  Brisolara, K. F. (Presenter & Author), Scott, A. J. (Author Only), Residuals and Biosolids 2010: Leveraging Biosolids in the Energy-Climate Era, "Barriers to Implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Conservation Programs and their Implications in Manure Management," Water Environment Federation, Savannah, Georgia. (May 22, 2010).
[4]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter), American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting & Exposition, "Emerging Pathogens: The Public Health Impact," American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (November 11, 2009).
[5]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Pillai, S. D. (Author Only), Bowman, D. D. (Author Only), 73rd Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition, "Stressors Influencing the Survival of Pathogens in Biosolids," National Environmental Health Association, Atlanta, Georgia. (June 22, 2009).
[6]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Pillai, S. D. (Author Only), Bowman, D. D. (Author Only), WEF Residuals and Biosolids Conference, "Physical, Chemical and Biological Agents Impacting Disinfection in Residuals," Water Environment Federation, Portland, Oregon. (May 4, 2009).
[7]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), WEF Disinfection Conference, "Assessment of Indicator Organisms and Long-Term Stability in Advanced Alkaline Systems," Water Environment Federation, Atlanta, Georgia. (March 1, 2009).
[8]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Workshop Coordinator), Water Environment Federation Technical Conference, "Selecting a Class A Physical/Chemical Treatment for Biosolids," Water Environment Federation, Chicago, Illinois. (October 18, 2008).
[9]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Workshop Coordinator), WEF Residual and Biosolids Conference, "Value-Added Products from Municipal, Agricultural and Industrial Waste Residuals," Water Environment Federation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (March 30, 2008).
[10]  Jackson, T. M. (Presenter & Author), Fitzmorris, K. B. (Author Only), Lima, I. M. (Author Only), Southeast Regional Collegiate Environmental Science and Health Symposium, "Ammonia Adsorption of Activated Carbon from Animal Residuals," EPA, ATSDR, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia. (November 14, 2007).
[11]  Keene, D. (Presenter & Author), Fitzmorris, K. B. (Author Only), Lima, I. M. (Author Only), Southeast Regional Collegiate Environmental Science and Health Symposium, "Copper Adsorption of Activated Carbon from Poultry Litter: Water quality improvements from an unconventional source," EPA, ATSDR, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia. (November 14, 2007).
[12]  Baker, L. (Presenter & Author), Fitzmorris, K. B. (Author Only), Lima, I. M. (Author Only), Southeast Regional Collegiate Environmental Science and Health Symposium, "Evaluation of the chemical composition of poultry manure and its suitability as a source for Activated Carbon," EPA, ATSDR, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia. (November 14, 2007).
[13]  Parrillo, A. V., Ledlow, J. R., Vogel, R. L., Fitzmorris, K. B., Hardy, C. J., 135th Annual Meeting & Exposition, "Evidence-based decision-making : Assessment of student learning outcomes in public health education programs," American Public Health Association, Washington, DC. (November 5, 2007).
[14]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), GaPHA 78th Annual Meeting, "2007 Farm Bill and Agricultural Waste," Georgia Public Health Association, Savannah, Georgia. (September 5, 2007).
[15]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Pillai, S., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Smith, J., Moving Forward Wastewater Biosolids Sustainability: Technical, Managerial, and Public Synergy, "Production of safe biosolids from agricultural and municipal residuals: emerging physical-chemical processes," International Water Association, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. (June 2007).
[16]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), Moore, M. (Author Only), Joint Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference, "The Impacts of the 2007 Farm Bill on Agriculture Waste Treatment," Water Environment Federation, Denver, Colorado. (April 17, 2007).
[17]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (2007). The Impacts of the 2007 Farm Bill on Agriculture Waste Treatment (pp. 768-776). Water Environment Federation.
[18]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Miles, D. M., Lima, I. M. (2007). Efficacy of Activated Carbon from Broiler Litter in the Removal of Litter Generated Ammonia. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. http://www.asabe.org/.
[19]  Reimers, R. S., Fitzmorris, K. B., Pillai, S. D., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Smith, J. E. (2007). Emerging Chemical Processes to produce Value-Added Products (VAPs) from Manure and Municipal Residuals (pp. 1-13). Water Environment Federation.
[20]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Oleszkiewicz, J. A. (Author Only), Little, M. D. (Author Only), WEFTEC, "Pathogen Inactivation by a Closed Alkaline System," Water Environment Federation, Dallas, Texas. (October 25, 2006).
[21]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Little, M. D. (2006). Pathogen Inactivation by a Closed Alkaline System (pp. 5362-5377). Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[22]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Lima, I. M., Marshall, W. E., Reimers, R. S. (2005). Anion and Cation Removal from Solution using Activated Carbons from Municipal Sludge and Poultry Manure as Effected by pH. Air and Waste Management Association.
[23]  Pratt, L. S., Reimers, R. S., Jeng, H. W., Bowman, D. D., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Meckes, M., Fitzmorris, K. B. (2005). Development of Surrogate Indicators to Monitor Pathogens in Biosolids. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[24]  Reimers, R. S., Pillai, S. D., Bowman, D. D., Fitzmorris, K. B., Pratt, L. S. (2005). Stressors Influencing Disinfection in Residuals. Water Environment Federation.
[25]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), Arcemont, M. (Author Only), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Boston, R. (Author Only), WEFTEC, "Alkaline Processing by Closed System for Morgan City and Shreveport, Louisiana," Water Environment Federation, New Orleans, Louisiana. (October 2, 2004).
[26]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Oleszkiewicz, J. A. (Author Only), Little, M. D. (Author Only), Residual and Biosolids Management Conference, "Advances in Disinfection in Closed Alkaline Systems," Water Environment Federation, Salt Lake City, Utah. (February 24, 2004).
[27]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Arcemont, M., Reimers, R., Boston, R. (2004). Alkaline Processing by Closed System for Morgan City and Shreveport, Louisiana. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[28]  Reimers, R. S., Fitzmorris, K. B., Salyer, H. R., Batherson, R. J., Murray, N. K. (2004). St. Tammany Parish Residuals Program. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[29]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Little, M. D. (2004). Advances in Disinfection and Assessment of Stabilization in Alkaline Systems. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[30]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Lima, I. M., Marshall, W. E. (2004). Quality and Cost Analysis of Value Added Products from Animal and Municipal Residuals. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[31]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Oleszkiewicz, J. A. (Author Only), Shepherd, S. (Author Only), Residual and Biosolids Management Conference, "Developments in Stabilization and Disinfection in Alkaline Systems," Water Environment Federation, Baltimore, Maryland. (February 21, 2003).
[32]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Englande, A. J., Lima, I. M., Marshall, W. E., Shea, T. G. (2003). The Advent of Value-Added Products from Agricultural and Municipal Residuals. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[33]  Lima, I. M., Marshall, W. E., Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S. (2003). Poultry Biosolids as Granular Activated Carbons for Metal Ion Adsorption (pp. 1119-1133 (15)). Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[34]  Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Little, M. D. (Author Only), Bowman, D. D. (Author Only), Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference, "Advances in Alkaline Stabilization/Disinfection of Municipal Biosolids," Water Environment Federation, Austin, Texas. (March 5, 2002).
[35]  Reimers, R. S. (Author Only), Smith, J. E. (Author Only), Bowman, D. D. (Author Only), Fitzmorris, K. B. (Presenter & Author), Specialty Conference on Disinfection- Health and Safety Achieving through Disinfectants, "Background of Biosolids Disinfection," Water Environment Federation, St. Petersburg, Florida. (February 19, 2002).
[36]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Little, M. D., Bowman, D. D. (2002). Advances in Alkaline Stabilization/Disinfection of Municipal Biosolids. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[37]  Fitzmorris, K. B., Reimers, R. S., Oleszkiewicz, J. A., Shepherd, S. (2002). Developments in Stabilization and Disinfection in Alkaline Systems. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.
[38]  Reimers, R. S., Smith, J. E., Bowman, D. D., Fitzmorris, K. B. (2002). Background of Biosolids Disinfection. Alexandria, Virginia: Water Environment Federation.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Brisolara, K. F., Xu, Y., Reimers, R. S., Smith, J. E. (2011) Assessment of Municipal and Agricultural Waste Residuals. In Robert Friis (Ed.), Praeger Handbook of Environmental Health. (Accepted- In Press).
[2]  Murthy, S., Schafer, P., Fitzmorris, K. B. (2009). Chapter 25: Stabilization. Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (MOP 8) (ed., vol. 3, pp. 25-1). Alexandria, VA: McGraw Hill.
[3]  Reimers, R. S., Fitzmorris, K. B. (2009). Chapter 25. The Advent Of Value-Added Products From Manure And Municipal Biosolids. Manure Pathogens: Management, Regulations, and Water Quality Protection. WEF Press and McGraw Hill.