Advances in (Bio)Remediation for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Impacted Sites

Wed, March 12,2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Two-hour short course on recent technical advances in (bio)remediation for petroleum hydrocarbon impacted sites.  Environmental engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, regulators, site managers, scientists and others within the groundwater remediation community will learn about the current thinking and strategies for the characterization and treatment of petroleum hydrocarbons

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SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS

Technical Presentations

1:00 - 1:05  Welcome
1:05 - 1:50       Keynote: Sequential Physiochemical and Biological Treatment Approaches for Enhanced PCE-DNAPL Source Zone Remediation, Natalie Capiro, Ph.D., Auburn University
1:50 - 2:20 Systematic Approach to Evaluating Persistent Challenges in Meeting Cleanup Goals for Groundwater, John Sohl, President, Columbia Technologies
2:20 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:00  

Enhanced Bioremediation of DNAPL Source Zones-Our Evolving Understanding and Increasing Capabilities, Phil Dennis, M.A.Sc., SiREM

3:00 - 3:30 

In Situ Treatment of a Chlorinated Solvent Source Zone: Pilot Test Performance Monitoring Utilizing Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA), David Alden, P.E., Tersus Environmental

 

Event Information

Event Date 03-12-2025
Cut Off Date 03-11-2025
Individual Price Free
Location Online Webinar

Sponsors

Speakers

Natalie L. Cápiro, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Auburn University

Dr. Natalie Cápiro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an Adjunct Professor in Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University. Previously, Dr. Cápiro was a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. She completed her postdoctoral studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University, and B.S. in Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. Dr. Cápiro’s research interests include environmental microbiology, bioremediation, fate and transport of legacy and emerging contaminants in natural systems, and nanoparticle-microbial interactions in the environment. Her work is primarily supported by funding from the National Science Foundation and the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), including a study that won the 2012 SERDP Environmental Restoration Project of the Year.

John H. Sohl, III

President and CEO, COLUMBIA Technologies

John H. Sohl, III is Co-founder of COLUMBIA Technologies and brings to his roles of President and CEO 35 years of experience directing the development of innovative business solutions fusing science and technology to advance the state of environmental services. At COLUMBIA, John is responsible for the overall direction of corporate activities, the quality of the company’s field services and business development. John is also co-founder of the award-winning SmartData Solutions® real-time data services platform and has played an integral role in providing clients with real-time decision making information. A former officer in the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine force, John holds a B.S. in engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Chaminade University of Honolulu. John is a member of the Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, the Sustainable Remediation Forum, the Society of American Military Engineers, and the National Ground Water Association.

David F. Alden, P.E. (NC)

Manger, Technical Services at Tersus Environmental

David serves as the Manager of Technical Services at Tersus Environmental, where he is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in environmental engineering and technical services. In this pivotal role, David is instrumental in fostering innovation and excellence within the realm of environmental solutions. He provides crucial technical support for Tersus' biotechnology-based solutions, specializing in the management of complex environmental liabilities and cost reduction for site closure.

David's academic journey includes earning a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad de las Americas-Puebla, Mexico, and a master's degree from Joseph Fourier University in Grenoble, France. With this diverse educational background, he brings a unique perspective to his position.

A key aspect of David's work revolves around the development of innovative technologies for restoring groundwater and soil in challenging sites. He has authored three patents on reductive bioremediation and in situ chemical reduction, with US Patent 11,123,779 B2 titled "Method and a Chemical Composition for Accelerated In Situ Biochemical Remediation" being a notable contribution. Additionally, he has eight pending patent applications for groundwater contaminant remediation.

Managing the companies Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) projects, David showcases his commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements by applying cutting-edge techniques to assess environmental contaminants. David leverages his expertise in CSIA to provide a quantitative means for differentiating reaction pathways—shedding light on the intricate processes of abiotic and biotic degradation. This not only enhances our understanding of environmental challenges but also paves the way for more targeted and effective solutions.

David also employs molecular biologic tools to assess remediation performance. By integrating cutting-edge techniques, he ensures that our environmental solutions are not only efficient but also sustainable in the long run.

Phil Dennis, M.A.Sc.

Principal Scientist, SiREM

Phil Dennis is Principal Scientist with SiREM (www.siremlab.com).  Phil holds a Masters of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Honours Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of Guelph. Phil has over 25 years of experience in research and development and management of molecular biology, microbiology, and environmental remediation laboratories. Phil directs molecular genetic testing services at SiREM and is innovation lead for SiREM’s research and development program, contributing to multiple ongoing research and development projects focused primarily on monitoring and optimizing bioremediation.