Lucia Gramza
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced hydrogeologist with a Ph.D. in Geosciences and strong expertise in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling. Proven track record in applied research, regulatory compliance, and data analysis. Adept in hydrogeological modeling using MODFLOW and HYDRUS, data science using Python and SQL, and GIS applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with over eight peer-reviewed publications and multiple technical presentations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemist
Fox River Water Pollution Control Center
Brookfield, WI
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Ensured compliance with NPDES discharge limits through analytical testing.
- Compiled regulatory reports and QA/QC procedures for environmental monitoring.
Research Assistant - PFAS Transport (Volunteer)
Global Water Center
Milwaukee, WI
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Investigated PFAS fate and removal in subsurface media.
- Performed fabrication of porous media for PFAS removal from the environment.
- Design experiment for PFAS removal.
Adjunct Assistant Professor - Chemistry
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Taught environmental chemistry labs, guiding students through scientific investigations and analysis.
Mukwonago River Watershed Project Volunteer
The Nature Conservancy
East Troy, WI
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Collected samples and monitored water quality in streams and lakes.
- Assessed impacts of agricultural practices in Mukwonago River State Natural Area water bodies.
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
06.2010 - 05.2014
- Conducted investigations and laboratory analyses on contaminant mobility through porous media and fractured rock.
- Executed contaminant transport model simulations with goodness-of-fit (R2) exceeding 0.95.
- Presented research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Authored eight peer-reviewed publications and reviewed six manuscripts submitted for journal publication.
- Mentored students in research methodology to enhance academic development.
- Facilitated collaborative research projects with interdisciplinary teams.
Education
Ph.D. - Hydrogeology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI04-2014
Master of Science - Geology
Comenius University in Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia04-2007
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Comenius University in Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia06-2001
Skills
- Groundwater Modeling: MODFLOW, HYDRUS
- GIS and Mapping: ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine
- Programming and Data Analysis: Python, SQL, Excel, Cognos Analytics
- Reporting: Technical report writing, data visualization, Canva, WordPress
- Regulatory compliance
- Project Planning
- Time Management
Certification
· IBM Data Analyst, Coursera (2025)
· Watershed Academy Training Certificate (2024)
· EPA Online Drinking Water Training (2023)
· Project Manager Training (Comenius University, 2006)
Accomplishments
Student Research Grant, UW System, Solid Waste Research Program, 2013
Awarded $600 for identifying alternative methods of solid waste disposal, including the reuse and recycling of materials.
Graduate Research Award of Excellence, UWM, Department of Geosciences, 2013
Research Fellowship, UWM Research Foundation, 2011
Received $1000 for the significance in the research of antibiotic resistance on bacterial mobility.
Timeline
Chemist
Fox River Water Pollution Control Center
12.2020 - 04.2022
Research Assistant - PFAS Transport (Volunteer)
Global Water Center
06.2019 - 09.2019
Adjunct Assistant Professor - Chemistry
Milwaukee School of Engineering
08.2016 - 12.2016
Mukwonago River Watershed Project Volunteer
The Nature Conservancy
05.2015 - 10.2015
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
06.2010 - 05.2014
Ph.D. - Hydrogeology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master of Science - Geology
Comenius University in Bratislava
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Comenius University in Bratislava
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