2025 Agenda

Track Keynote Scalable Technologies and Treatment Trains for PFAS Impacted Waters and Waste Streams

Dr. Shaily Mahendra, University of California, Los Angeles

Track Keynote Characterizing Air Emissions During Destructive Treatment of PFAS-Impacted Materials: Workshop Findings and Lessons Learned from Field Demonstrations

Dr. Chris Higgins, Colorado School of Mines

Track Keynote Bridging PFAS Forensics and Meta-Analysis for Strategic Treatment Approaches at DoD Bases and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Dr. Mahsa Modiri, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology

Novel Electron Beam Accelerator Technology for PFAS Destruction in Water

Dr. Slavica Grdanovska, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Is Higher Resolution Better? Case Studies on PFAS Comparisons Between EPA 1633 and High Resolution Analysis

Dr. Bharat Chandramouli, SGS

Background Evaluation of PFAS in Colorado Waters

Dr. Stefanie Shea, Woodard & Curran

PFAS Remediation Using EradiFluor, a Non-Thermal Destruction Process

Dr. John Xiong, Haley & Aldrich, Inc.

When You Know You Know: Understanding Non-Targeted Analysis, Compound Identification, and Confidence Levels

Dr. Sarah Choyke, Eurofins Environment Testing

Forensics and Temporal Analysis of PFAS in Biosolids

Dr. Rajib Mozumder, Ramboll

Application of Photo-Activated Reductive Defluorination for PFAS Destruction in Multiple Aqueous Matrices

Ms. Sarah Meyer, Enspired Solution

Mitigating the Risks of Incomplete Decontamination Using a Novel Surface Testing Method to Comprehensively Assess PFAS Remaining Throughout Firefighting Suppression Systems

Dr. Ian Ross, CDM Smith

Unraveling PFAS Signatures: Multivariate Analysis of PFAS Signatures from Over 20 PFAS-Impacted Sites

Dr. Ryan Swanson, HydroGeoLogic, Inc.

Track Keynote Development and Field-Testing of Advanced Passive Samplers for PFAS

Dr. Rainer Lohmann, University of Rhode Island

Track Keynote Microplastic Distribution and Co-Contaminants in Soil and Stormwater Runoff: A Global Assessment to Inform Management Strategies

Dr. Sanjay Mohanty, University of California, Los Angeles

Track Keynote Two Case Studies Demonstrating 10-Year Longevity of Fracture-Emplaced Microscale ZVI

Mr. Chapman Ross, FRx, Inc.

Portable Sensors for PFAS Detection: Advances, Challenges, and Field Applications

Dr. Silvana Andreescu, Clarkson University

Monitoring Microplastics in Stormwater and Wastewater

Dr. Nicole Fahrenfeld, Rutgers University

Improving the Geologic Foundation of Conceptual Site Models: Collecting High Quality Geologic Data Using Graphical Logging Approaches

Mr. Colin Plank, Geosyntec Consultants

A Modular Biosensor Platform for Rapid, On-Site Detection of PFAS in Environmental Remediation

Dr. Scott Witte, Salvus LLC

Strategies for Source Reduction of Emerging Contaminants (Additives) from Post-Use Plastic

Dr. Christopher White, Ramboll

Optimizing In-Situ Bioremediation in Mixed Contaminant Plumes

Mr. Fritz Krembs, Trihydro Corporation

Flash PostersHarnessing Natural Attenuation Processes for Long-Term Management of Chloro-, Nitro- and Amino- Substituted Aromatics Using Molecular Tools

Mr. Lucas Ribeiro, Geosyntec Consultants

Characterization of a Lowstand Calciclastic Deepwater System: Organized Channel Stacking in the Decie Ranch Member, West Texas

Mr. Conor Sullivan, Geosyntec Consultants

Track Keynote Dynamics and Management of 6PPD-Quinone in the Aquatic Environment

Dr. Edward Kolodziej, University of Washington

Track Keynote Bench-Scale and Pilot Scale Evaluation of Advanced Oxidation Process Systems to Treat 1,4-Dioxane Contaminated Groundwater

Dr. Arjun Venkatesan, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Track Keynote Influence of Activated Carbon(s) and Electron Donors on Microbial Transformation of Chlorinated Solvents in Aquifer Material and with Bioaugmentation Cultures

Dr. Kevin Finneran, Clemson University

Analysis of 6PPD-Q by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Mr. Jonathon Walter, ALS Environmental

Microbial Functions and Adaptation During 1,4-Dioxane Biodegradation in the Sequential Nutrient Addition

Dr. Yu (Rain) Miao, Northeastern University

Transforming Challenges into Solutions: Managing Releases from a Former Waste Hazardous Landfill

Dr. Rebecca Daprato, Geosyntec Consultants

Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Updates on the Science of 6PPD and 6PPD-Quinone

Dr. Kelly Grant, California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Find the Right Workers and Give Them the Tools: Enhancing Metabolic Biodegradation of 1,4-Dioxane Using Native Pseudonocardia dioxanivorans BERK-1 and a Constructed Air Sparge Trench

Dr. Mitchell Olson, Colorado State University

Go Wild: In-Situ Smoldering Treatment of Hydrocarbons at a Remote Alaskan Site

Mr. Reid Clementino, Savron

Track Keynote What's Next: Are Antimicrobials the Next PFAS?

Ms. Rebecca Fuoco, Green Science Policy Institute

Track Keynote EPA’s Good Samaritan Hardrock Mine Cleanup Program for Abandoned Mine Sites

Mr. David Hockey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Track Keynote Drinking and Surface Water Quality Impacts following the 2025 Palisades and Eaton Fires

Dr. Christopher Olivares, University of California, Irvine

Effect of Groundwater Chemistry on the Transport and Fate of Sulfolane and Co-Pollutants

Dr. Erica Pensini, University of Guelph

Ferritin Nanocages for Selective Adsorption and Precipitation of Critical Metals From Mixed Systems

Dr. Meng Wang, University of Pittsburgh

Structural Fire Emissions (PAHs, PFAS) from Laboratory Burns and DBP Formation after Los Angeles Wildfires

Dr. Srinidhi Lokesh, Colorado State University

Hybrid engineered and nature-based treatment of emerging contaminants

Dr. Jonathan O. (Josh) Sharp, Colorado School of Mines

Phyto-Mycoremediation of Mixed Metals and Hexavalent Chromium in Brownfield Soils in LA County

Dr. Danielle Stevenson, Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation

Biodegradation of Dissolved Pyrogenic Organic Matter and Potential Implications for the Nitrogen Cycle

Dr. Courtney Gardner, The University of Texas at Austin

Can We Use EO to Destroy PFAS in Waters While Eliminating its Byproduct Perchlorate?

Dr. Valérie Léveillé, WSP

Investigating PFAS at a Large, Closed Site

Mr. John Boylan, RSI

Smoldering Treatment of PFAS in Mixed Media at an Air Force Base

Ms. Laura Kinsman, Savron

High Throughput PFAS Destruction Using UV-Photochemical Process

Mr. Zachary Rogers and Dr. Zekun (Zack) Liu, Claros Technologies

Dietary Exposure to PFAS from Farm-Raised and Grown Foods Near a PFAS-Contaminated Site and Background Locations in the Midwest

Dr. Ankita Bhattacharya, Geosyntec Consultants

Applying Thermal Conduction Heating for PFAS-Impacted Soil Remediation

Ms. Lauren Soos, TRS Group

A Case Study on Commissioning Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) for the Treatment of Biosolids to Eliminate PFAS and Reduce Reliance on Biosolids Land Application

Ms. Naomi Senehi, 374Water

Navigating PFAS Remediation Approaches for Effective Site Remediation Strategies

Dr. Jacques Smith, SiREM

Field-Scale Co-Treatment of Spent GAC and PFAS-Contaminated Soil Using a Mobile Thermal Remediation Unit

Mr. Rysen Shirzadi, ASRC Consulting and Environmental Services (ACES)

Mechanochemical Destruction of PFAS in AFFF and AFFF-Impacted Soils

Dr. Hunter Anderson, Environmental Decontamination Limited

Case Study of a Pilot Groundwater Pump-and-Treat System for Elevated Levels of PFAS Under Complex Hydrogeochemical Conditions

Mr. Upendra Soni, Environmental Resources Management

Joint EPA/DoD/Clean Harbors PFAS Destruction Test Program at the Aragonite Incineration Facility

Ms. Annielu Dewitt, Clean Harbors

First Industrial-Scale Mechanochemical Destruction of PFAS in AFFF-Impacted Soils Using Horizontal Ball Milling

Dr. Kela Weber, Royal Military College of Canada

Destruction of PFAS at What Cost? A Quantitative Assessment of GHG Emissions and Environmental Externalities from Breaking the PFAS Cycle

Mr. Andrew Safulko, Brown and Caldwell

PFAS Destruction at Hazardous Waste Incinerators in the USA and Europe

Ms. Randa Coffey, Veolia
Ms. Olivia Mikulencak, Veolia North America

Flash PostersHydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) for On-site Destruction of Concentrated Residuals from Treatment of PFAS-impacted Groundwater: A Scalable Solution for DoD Site Remediation

Dr. Brian Pinkard, Aquagga

Flash PostersCoordinated Residential Drinking Water Response: Field-Tested Strategies for Communication, Analysis, and Treatment

Ms. Erin Dietrich, Barr Engineering Co

Quantifying the Leaching Potential of PFAS from Concrete at Industrial Facility

Mr. Tyler Brown, Ramboll

Use of Hazardous Waste Injection for AFFF and Other Concentrated PFAS Liquids

Mr. Frank Marine, VLS Texas Molecular

Flash PostersPFAS Degradation During Hazardous Waste Incineration: A Pilot-Scale Study with Comprehensive Analytical Approach

Ms. Randa Coffey, Veolia
Ms. Olivia Mikulencak, Veolia North America

Panel Discussion Overview of Side-by-Side Technology Field Demonstration Program

Dr. Hannah McIntyre, Geosyntec Consultants

Track Keynote On-Site Demonstration of Thermal Desorption Coupled with Thermal Oxidation to Treat Solid PFAS-Impacted Soil Investigation-Derived Waste

Dr. Frank Barranco, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.

Track Keynote Recent Advances in Sorption-Based Processes for PFAS Removal and Longevity Enhancement

Dr. Hooman Vatankhah, Florida International University

Panel Discussion continuedFirst to Field: PFAS-Impacted Sediment Washing

Dr. Conrad Pritchard, Colorado School of Mines
Dr. Shilai Hao, Virginia Tech

First to Field: Thermal Desorption to Treat PFAS-Impacted Sediments

Mr. John LaChance, TerraTherm, Inc.

Achieving Complete Removal of PFAS from Wastewater by Combining High Pressure Membranes with Adsorbents

Dr. Timothy Strathmann, Colorado School of Mines

Field-Scale Evaluation of a Colloidal Activated Carbon Barrier for PFAS Immobilization

Mr. Bill McLaren, University of Waterloo

First to Field: Using UV/SGM to Destroy PFAS in Highly-Concentrated PFAS Waste Streams

Dr. Hannah McIntyre, Geosyntec Consultants

Closed Loop PFAS Groundwater Treatment: Separation by Foam Fractionation and Destruction with Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO)

Dr. Jason Hnatko, Allonnia

Cutting the Chain: Innovation to Destroy PFAS in Sludge Dewatering Filtrate at the City of Tacoma Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

Dr. Erika Houtz, ECT2

Surface Active Foam Fractionation Concentrates PFAS for Cost Effective Destruction

Dr. Kent Sorenson, Allonnia

Remediation of AFFF-Impacted Groundwater Using Novel Cyclodextrin Adsorbent (DEXSORB®️)

Ms. Ri Wang, Cyclopure

Treatment of PFAS in Groundwater with Regenerable Anion Exchange Resin as a Bridge to PFAS Destruction

Dr. Erika Houtz, ECT2

The Use of Supercritical Water Oxidation for Environmental Remediation and Restoration from PFAS

Mr. John Follin, General Atomics

Panel Discussion Capturing PFAS : Surface-Modified Clay Adsorbents for PFAS Remediation in Complex Environments

Dr. Rebecca Dickman, CETCO

A Field Demonstration Study: Activated Carbon-Based Amendment Used to Remediate PFAS Source Soil at a Northern Michigan Airfield

Mr. Ryan Moore, REGENESIS

Design Considerations and Field Techniques for In Situ Injection of Modified Clay for PFAS Remediation

Mr. Derek Pizarro, AST Environmental, Inc.

Comparative Assessment of Emerging Adsorbents for Remediation of PFAS in Difficult-to-Treat Matrices

Dr. Anderson Ellis, Aquagga

Panel Discussion Trifluoroacetic Acid and Other Ultrashorts: Understanding Measurement and Relevance for Remediation Monitoring

Mr. Jamie Fox, SGS North America

Field Deployment of FRED-PFAS, a Portable Unit for Measuring Total PFAS in the Field

Ms. Emily Hicks, FREDsense Technologies Corp.

Exploring Untargeted PFAS Analysis: Decoding Dark PFAS and Cutting the Data Fog

Dr. Solidea Maria Cristina Bonina, GEI Consultants Inc.

Rapid PFAS Testing with no Compromises: Direct Inject Analysis

Mr. JP Verheul, Enthalpy Analytical

Addressing the Analytical Gap: Method Development for Ultra-Short Chain PFAS in Aqueous Matrices

Mr. Jonathan Thorn, Eurofins Environment Testing (USA)