1. MATT D. SPELLACY
Current address: 372 E. 14th Ave., Apt. B, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Phone: 614-638-6351 | Email: spellacy.10@osu.edu
EDUCATION
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2015
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering GPA: 3.74/4.0
Concentrations: Soil and water environmental quality, hydrology, and organic pollutant fate and distribution.
Masters papers: An Investigation of Evapotranspiration Models Compared by Stannard (1993) and A
Radiometric Technique for Examining the Accuracy of the Richards and Green-Ampt Infiltration Models
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering; English Minor Major GPA: 3.67; Minor GPA: 3.87
Concentration: Water quality, wastewater treatment, environmental chemistry, and pollution remediation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Funutation Tekademy Inc., Cleveland, OH | Course Instructor (May 2014-Present)
• Lead and teach computer and technology courses designed for groups of children ages 6 to 15.
Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Columbus, OH | Energy Resources Intern (June-Nov 2013)
• Learned about the legal processes, measurement tests, and technologies associated with petroleum drilling.
• Digitized oil and gas geophysical logs from completed oil and gas wells around the Midwest.
Ohio State Undergraduate Research Program | Student Researcher (Mar 2012-May 2013)
• Broadly characterized the geochemical parameters of fracturing and flowback fluids from hydraulic
fracturing operations of the Marcellus Shale.
• Worked with the USGS to investigate the relationship between deep well injection of fracturing fluids and
freshwater aquifer contamination; and presented findings at the Denman Research Forum.
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH | Research Assistant (June-Aug 2012)
• Operated and maintained all lab technologies and analytical devices for Paula Mouser, Ph.D., P.E.’s
environmental biotechnology research lab while aiding graduate students with their research.
Michael J. Zettler and Associates, Columbus, OH | Computer Technician (June 2006-Aug 2010)
• Built and repaired PCs; installed and replaced hardware and software; troubleshot hardware and software
problems.
PROJECTS
Ozonation-BAC Facility Team Capstone Design (Jan-May 2013)
• Designed an intermediate-ozonation/biologically active carbon filtration facility.
• Produced an extensive preliminary design report outlining pilot scale test results analysis, comparison of
technologies, facility and equipment design, hydraulic and stormwater management, treatment outcomes,
sustainability alternatives, and economic and political considerations.
Arsenic Treatment Plant Design, Team Leader (Jan-Mar 2012)
• Lead a team that engineered an ion-exchange arsenic treatment plant for drinking water sanitation;
designed waste residual disposal process and addressed relevant political and ethical concerns.
ACADEMIC HONORS AND INVOLVEMENT
• Scarlet & Gray Trustees Scholarship recipient; College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Scholarship
recipient; APWA Graduate Scholarship recipient; graduation with research distinction.
• Ohio State Undergraduate Research Program, 2012-2013
• American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Social Chair, 2011-2012
• Ohio State Engineer Magazine, Staff Writer, 2010-2011