HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rafael Muñoz-Carpena of the University of Florida, Gainesville, has been
named the recipient of the American Society of Agricultural and
Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2015 Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS)
(“ADS”) Soil and Water Engineering Award. The ADS-sponsored award
recognizes his outstanding research, methodology and educational
contributions in the development and advancement of integrated
hydrologic and water quality modeling.
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Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, recipient of the ASABE 2015 ADS Soil and Water Engineering Award. (Photo: Business Wire)
Muñoz-Carpena has established an internationally recognized research
program that focuses on different aspects of hydrology processes
including chemical fate and transport, water management for
environmentally sustainable agricultural systems, plus the development
and application of hydrologic and water quality computer simulation
technologies. He has also been an active member of ASABE for 22 years,
and elected a Fellow this year.
" Mr. Muñoz-Carpena's work in storm water runoff control is widely-used
as an industry best practice around the world," stated Bob Klein,
executive vice president, sales at ADS. "His work has been and continues
to be extremely important for natural resource management, which mirrors
one of our company priorities.”
His numerical model for evaluation and design of vegetative filter
strips (VFS) is a best management practice used for surface runoff
pollution control. The model, used by environmental managers in the U.S.
and abroad, provides objective engineering-based design criteria for VFS
implementation. He also developed modeling tools for the systematic
analysis of complex environmental problems.
Muñoz-Carpena has authored or co-authored more than 350 peer-reviewed
journal articles, research technical publications, a book, and is
frequently sought worldwide as a speaker. He has built a successful
graduate and post-graduate program as a major advisor to Ph.D. and M.S..
He is a member of four honorary societies.
Sponsored by ADS/Hancor since 1966, the ADS Soil and Water Engineering
Award is given annually in recognition of noteworthy contributions to
the advancement of soil and water engineering in teaching, research,
planning, design construction, management or materials development.
"Our long-term partnership as the sponsor of this award gives us an
opportunity to honor exceptional contributions to water quality and
water management solutions,” Klein commented. “We are pleased to
recognize Mr. Muñoz-Carpena and his many accomplishments in this
important field.”
About Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.:
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is the leading manufacturer of high
performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive
suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for
use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace. Its innovative
products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications,
including non-residential, residential, agriculture and infrastructure
applications. The Company has established a leading position in many of
these end markets by leveraging its national sales and distribution
platform, its overall product breadth and scale and its manufacturing
excellence. Founded in 1966, the Company operates a global network of 61
manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. To learn more about
the ADS, please visit the Company’s website at www.ads-pipe.com.
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