O. Kofi Dalrymple
4199 Bellasol Cir #612, Fort Myers, FL 33916. Email: kofi.dalrymple@gmail.com. Tel: 813.766.6748
Personal Information
Objective
Build a successful career as a professional analyst in the fields of natural resources,
environmental sustainability, and climate change
Past advisors
Dr. Yogi Goswami, Co-Director, Clean Energy Research Ctr, University of South Florida
Dr. Maya Trotz, Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida
Dr. Roger Pulwarty, Physical Scientist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, NOAA and IPCC
Education
Sep 2005 – May 2011
Ph.D.
Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL USA
Sep 2002 – May 2004
M.Sc.
Natural Resources Management (major in Climate Change)
University of the West Indies
Bridgetown, Barbados
Sep 1996 – May 2001
B.Eng.
Civil Engineering
University of Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana
Research Experience
Jun 2011 – Oct 2011
Integrated algal systems for CO2 sequestration, water treatment, and biofuel production
Post-doctoral research
University of South Florida, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Professor Sarina Ergas Research Group
Tampa, FL USA
Jan 2009 – May 2010
Carbon capture in power plants with calcium-magnesium carbonate
Research team member
University of South Florida, Clean Energy Research Center
Professor Yogi Goswami Research Group
Tampa, FL USA
Aug 2007 – Dec 2010
Photocatalytic decontamination of water and air
PhD research
University of South Florida, Clean Energy Research Center
Professor Yogi Goswami Research Group
Tampa, FL USA
Sept 2003 – May 2004
Climate change and vulnerability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
MSc research
Ctr for Resource Management & Environmental Studies, University of the West Indies
Drs. Roger Pulwarty & Ulric Trotz
Bridgetown, Barbados
Research Keywords
Photocatalysis; Water Treatment; Climate Change; Environmental Sustainability
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Professional Experience
Nov 2011 – Present
Jun 2011 – Oct 2011
Research Scientist
Algenol Biofuels, Fort Myers, FL
 Independently conduct priority outdoor research studies including: design of
experiments, experiment execution, data analysis, and final reporting
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Study algal photosynthesis and carbon uptake in algal cultures for biofuel production
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Synthesize knowledge from various science and engineering workgroups
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Provide quantitative and scientifically-founded recommendations on photobioreactor
operation methods and process scale up
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Contribute to patent/intellectual property development
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Assume primary authorship of standard operating procedures and scientific reports
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Present scientific results and lead discussions in company conferences and science
symposia
Post-Doc Researcher, Algal Reactor Systems
Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
 Develop models to help in understanding algal productivity, nutrient recycling,
carbon uptake, and biofuel potential
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Aug 2007 – May 2011
Aug 2005 – May 2007
Increase project efficiency by using scientific knowledge and research experience to
operate algae photobioreactors, organize research data, perform wet chemistry
analyses, and present research findings
Graduate Research Assistant
Clean Energy Research Center, USF, Tampa, FL
 Developed the first mechanistic model for photocatalytic water disinfection, which
allows scientists and engineers to design systems for the effective inactivation of
microbes in water
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Published and reviewed multiple scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals,
including contributions to a book chapter on water and sustainability
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Set up microbiological lab for disinfection research from scratch; prepared SOP, set
up equipment, trained new students in microbial methods and research techniques
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Completed numerous laboratory experiments to study decontamination of air in
ventilation ducts and photocatalytic fans, and disinfection of water
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
 Taught Engineering Design Graphics (AutoCAD) to undergraduate students
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Improved the efficiency of class administration for Construction Law by applying
common sense techniques and computer skills
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Selected to lead research group to study the use of a new molecular biological
method to identify and enumerate microorganisms in wastewater samples
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Successfully completed numerous assignments to estimate nutrient removal and
biogas production for wastewater treatment, including anaerobic digestion
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Professional Experience cont’d
Mar 2005 – Aug 2005
Program Officer, Mitigation and Research Unit
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Barbados
 Improved the Unit’s operation efficiency by designing a computer database to
manage projects; program kept track of project schedules, deliverables, and
payment requests
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Feb 2004 – Aug 2004
Technical Assistant
AXYS Environmental Consulting, Barbados
 Improved project operation efficiency by developing database to manage large
inventory of project tasks which could not be programmed into MS Project for the
redesign of Harrison’s Cave and associated sites on the island of Barbados
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Sep 2001 – Sep 2002
Oct 1998 – Jul 1999
Researched and presented articles with the aim of reducing Caribbean vulnerability
to natural disasters and potential climate change impacts
Increased project management efficiency by applying technical computing and
engineering skills
Civil Engineer
Amazon Group of Companies, Guyana
 Responsible for management of all construction projects across group

Responsible for all civil engineering designs; foundations for mechanical
installations, and residential and commercial buildings
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Prepared bid packages for public works projects
Civil Engineer Intern
Aroaima Mining Company, Guyana
 Improved environmental management on mining site by using knowledge in
environmental engineering
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Improved process efficiency and response for building maintenance at mining site
and residential settlement by using computer skills
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Worked with mining engineers to maintain quality control for bauxite production

Dalrymple O.K., T. Halfhide, I. Udom, B. Gilles, J. Wolan, Q. Zhang, and S. Ergas
(2013), Wastewater use in algae production for generation of renewable resources:
a review and preliminary results, Aquatic Biosystems 9(1):2.
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Dalrymple O.K., E. Stefanakos, MA Trotz, DY Goswami (2011), Lipid vesicles as
model membranes in photocatalytic disinfection students, Journal of Photochemistry
and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 221 (1) 64-70.
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Dalrymple O.K., E. Stefanakos, M.A. Trotz, D.Y. Goswami (2010), A review of the
mechanisms and modeling of photocatalytic disinfection, Applied Catalysis B:
Environmental 98 (2010) 27–38
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Dalrymple, O.K., D. Yeh, and M.A. Trotz (2007). Removing pharmaceuticals and
endocrine disrupting compounds from wastewater with photocatalysis – a review,
Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology 82:121-134
Publication History
Peer-reviewed articles
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Publication History Cont’d
Book sections
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M. Trotz, J. Mihelcic, O. Dalrymple, A. Briley, K. Thomas, and J. Howard, Water:
Foundation for a Sustainable Future, in: J. García-Martínez and E. Serrano (Eds.),
The Chemical Element. Chemistry’s Contribution to Our Global Future, Wiley-VCH,
2010.
Theses and
dissertations
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Dalrymple, O.K., Mechanistic modeling of photocatalytic water disinfection, Civil &
Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida, PhD, 2011.
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Dalrymple, O.K., Vulnerability assessment of Vreed-en-hoop and Good Hope on the
Coast of Guyana to Sea-level Rise, Center for Resource Management &
Environmental Studies, University of the West Indies, MSc, 2004.
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Dalrymple, O.K., Design and analysis of steel portal frames in Guyana, Civil
Engineering, University of Guyana, BEng, 2001.
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Dalrymple, O.K., T. Halfhide, I. Udom, B. Gilles, J. Wolan, Q. Zhang, and S. Ergas
(2011), Estimating the algal feedstock production potential of Tampa Bay utilizing
CO2 emissions from power plants and wastewater effluent, Florida Energy Systems
Consortium 3rd Annual Summit (Sept 27-28), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
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Deonarinesighn, A. and O.K. Dalrymple, (2011). Climate change impacts on
Caribbean coral reefs, Association of Environmental Engineering & Science
Professors (AEESP) Education & Research Conference, University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL.
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Dalrymple, O.K., (2010). A model for the photocatalytic oxidation of cell membranes
during water disinfection, AIChE Spring Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
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Dalrymple, O.K. and R. Pulwarty (2006). Sea-level rise implications for the coast of
Guyana: sea walls and muddy coasts, Fourth LACCEI International Latin American
and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology , Latin American and
Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institution Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
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Dalrymple, O.K., A. Alexander, and E. Riley (2005). Safeguarding the region’s
physical infrastructure through safer building, International Conference on Built
Environment Issues in Small Island States and Territories, University of Technology,
Jamaica
Conference
proceedings and
presentations
Research Funding Proposals
2011
Algal biofuel production from urine for long-term space missions
Submitted to: NASA
Role: Wrote and reviewed proposal with Principal Investigator
Institution: University of South Florida
Integration of algal biofuel production into land-based aquaculture
Submitted to: USDA and DOE
Role: Assisted with proposal writing and review
Institution: University of South Florida and MOTE Marine Laboratory
Biomass reactor to convert organic material in to liquid jet fuels
Submitted to: DOE
Role: Wrote section of proposal on photocatalytic removal of hydrocarbons from waste
stream
Institution: University of South Florida
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Research Funding Proposals Cont’d
2010
A novel strategy using solar energy for restoration of habitats and species
Submitted to: Florida Institute of Oceanography
Role: Wrote section on treating BP oil-contaminated sand with solar photocatalysis
Institution: University of South Florida
2010
Removal of off-flavor compounds in aquaculture food products: optimizing new
techniques for sustainable aquaculture systems
Submitted to: USDA ARC
Role: Wrote section on photocatalytic treatment of off-flavor compounds in aquaculture
Institution: University of South Florida and MOTE Marine Laboratory
2006
Dynamic response of environmental systems to extreme perturbations
Submitted to: NSF
Role: Wrote and reviewed proposal with Principal Investigator/Advisor
Institution: University of South Florida
Scholarships and Academic Recognition
2002-2003
Awarded a CIDA scholarship to pursue MSc in Natural Resource Management
2007-2010
Top winner of several travel awards to present research
Membership
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AIChE)
Civic Involvement, Leadership, and Volunteerism
2006-2007
Public Relations Officer, Engineers for a Sustainable World, University of South Florida
Chapter
2008-2009
President, Caribbean Cultural Exchange, Office of Multicultural Affairs, University of
South Florida
2008-2010
Vice President, Students for the Marketing & Advancement of Renewable Technologies
(SMART), Clean Energy Research Center, University of South Florida
2010-2011
2nd Vice President, Caribbean Community Association, Inc, Tampa, Florida
Skill set
Advanced IT skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Matlab, AutoCAD, SPSS, Minitab,
Macromedia suite (Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver), Adobe Illustrator, EndNote, Adobe
LiveCycle Designer, MS Project
Statistical Skills
ANOVA, t-tests, regression analysis, linear and non-linear least squares fitting,
multivariate analysis
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