Mike Sweeney Ph.d., P.e.

Mike Sweeney, Ph.D., P.E. has extensive work experience in the water and wastewater industry. Mike currently serves as the Director of Innovation and Strategic Advancement at the Toho Water Authority, where they oversee operations, engineering, and planning. Prior to this, Mike worked at Woolpert, Inc. as an Associate and Senior Project Manager, assisting clients with asset management, technology implementation, and strategic planning. Before that, they were a Principal Consultant at EMA, Inc., where they worked on various projects involving asset management and strategic planning for municipal utilities. Earlier in their career, Mike held positions at Louisville MSD and the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, where they managed treatment plants, pump stations, and collection systems, and successfully increased output and revenue through process improvements. Mike also served as an Executive Officer at the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, overseeing advanced wastewater treatment plants and implementing cost-saving control system projects. With their diverse experience, Mike brings valuable expertise to the water and wastewater industry.

Mike Sweeney Ph.D., P.E. obtained their education in a chronological order. Mike started their academic journey in 1973 by attending Purdue University, where they studied biology. From 1976 to 1979, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health/Environmental Health Science at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Mike then returned to Purdue University and completed their Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from 1979 to 1981. Continuing their academic pursuits, they studied at Purdue University from 1986 to 1990 and earned their Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering.

In addition to their degrees, Mike Sweeney also holds certifications as a Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. However, the specific dates of obtaining these certifications were not provided.