Christopher Miller, PhD, PE

President and CEO at Fontus Blue

Christopher Miller, PhD, PE has a diverse work experience that spans over three decades. Christopher started their career as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Iowa, where they conducted research on drinking water quality and treatment. In 1995, they joined the University of Akron as an Associate Professor, where they taught and contributed to the academic community until they left in 2015.

In 1986, Christopher also began their service in the United States Army Reserve as a Construction Engineer. Christopher worked on various construction projects in different locations, including Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Honduras, Guatemala, and Panama. Their responsibilities also included environmental and facilities assessment, design projects, and construction/environmental management assistance.

In 2015, Christopher co-founded Fontus Blue, a company based in Akron, Ohio, with a focus on providing technical resources and solutions for improving drinking water quality. At Fontus Blue, they served as both the Chief Technical Officer and the President and CEO. Their role involved developing the Decision Blue® software platform for advanced water quality data monitoring, analysis, and treatment optimization. Christopher also provided consulting services for water utilities facing specific water quality and operational challenges.

Overall, Christopher Miller's work experience showcases their expertise in the fields of drinking water quality, treatment, engineering, and technical consulting.

Christopher Miller, PhD, PE completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa from 1985 to 1990. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in the same field at the same university from 1990 to 1992. Christopher then continued their education at the University of Iowa and obtained a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from 1992 to 1995.

In terms of additional certifications, Christopher earned a certification in "Applying the QM Rubric" from QM Quality Matters in November 2014. Christopher is also a registered Professional Engineer with the State of Ohio, although the specific date of obtaining this certification was not provided.

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  • President and CEO

    January, 2017 - present

  • Chief Technical Officer

    May, 2015