Benjamin Fennell

Lecturer

Biography

Benjamin Fennell, who will teach in the new BS environmental engineering program, has over 13 years of combined research and engineering experience, serving as a professional licensed engineer and project manager on water and wastewater projects. Prior to joining UT, Fennell worked as a consulting engineer for nearly seven years at Strand Associates, Inc., obtained his PhD at Texas A&M University, and served as an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University. Fennell earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Tennessee Technological University. Fennell has designed numerous water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects throughout the southern United States ranging in size and complexity. His research interests broadly include water treatment (PFAS, DBPs, & advanced reduction/oxidation), water quality, and water system modeling. Fennell is passionate about engineering education and teaches several national review courses to prepare civil engineers for the Professional Engineering Exam. Fennell spends most of his spare time outside with his wife and children, enjoying the natural beauty of Tennessee.

Education

• PhD Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2023
• MS Civil Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 2012
• BS Civil Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 2011