FOR CONTAMINATED SITES
Piotr Wojda
Scientific/Research Officer, European Commission – DG Joint Research Centre
Piotr joined the European Commission's science hub (the Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy) in
2009, working primarily on geographical data seamless exchanges in the framework of Integrated
Administration and Control Systems (IACS) and Land Parcel Identification Systems (LPIS). Then in
2015, he continued at DG AGRI in Brussels on the very similar subject, linked more to the policy side.
Since 2019, he has re-joined the Commission's Directorate General Joint Research Centre,
coordinating and carrying out focused assessments of both local and diffuse soil contamination in the
context of terrestrial ecosystem services, food safety and sustainable agriculture, and human health,
specifically in relation to CAP Impact Indicators, targets under SDG3, land degradation neutrality and
land restoration strategies. He likes bridging different domains and people.
Piotr Wojda received PhD in Engineering from the University of Liege in Belgium and MSc degrees in
Geology and in Economics from the Warsaw University and the Warsaw School of Economics in
Poland respectively.
2009, working primarily on geographical data seamless exchanges in the framework of Integrated
Administration and Control Systems (IACS) and Land Parcel Identification Systems (LPIS). Then in
2015, he continued at DG AGRI in Brussels on the very similar subject, linked more to the policy side.
Since 2019, he has re-joined the Commission's Directorate General Joint Research Centre,
coordinating and carrying out focused assessments of both local and diffuse soil contamination in the
context of terrestrial ecosystem services, food safety and sustainable agriculture, and human health,
specifically in relation to CAP Impact Indicators, targets under SDG3, land degradation neutrality and
land restoration strategies. He likes bridging different domains and people.
Piotr Wojda received PhD in Engineering from the University of Liege in Belgium and MSc degrees in
Geology and in Economics from the Warsaw University and the Warsaw School of Economics in
Poland respectively.
Katarzyna Barańska, PhD
Attorney at Law, Partner, Head of Infrastructure & Environment Kochański & Partners
Katarzyna is an attorney at law specialising in regulatory and infrastructure projects, with particular
focus on the investment process and environmental projects.
Katarzyna has considerable experience in renewable energy investments, including both due
diligence and transaction advisory, in addition to representing clients before public administration
authorities. She has advised on the construction and development of wind and photovoltaic farms
and hydroelectric power plants, handling also projects relating to the construction of infrastructure
for mineral extraction.
focus on the investment process and environmental projects.
Katarzyna has considerable experience in renewable energy investments, including both due
diligence and transaction advisory, in addition to representing clients before public administration
authorities. She has advised on the construction and development of wind and photovoltaic farms
and hydroelectric power plants, handling also projects relating to the construction of infrastructure
for mineral extraction.
Travis Barnum
State of Arizona’s Brownfields Coordinator. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Travis Barnum is the Brownfields Coordinator in Arizona, USA. He has worked
on over 30 brownfields projects across the state of Arizona. He has assisted several small
and rural communities address blighted properties with environmental assessments and
cleanups. Watch this presentation on how brownfields can eliminate blight and be used to
address a community's needs.
on over 30 brownfields projects across the state of Arizona. He has assisted several small
and rural communities address blighted properties with environmental assessments and
cleanups. Watch this presentation on how brownfields can eliminate blight and be used to
address a community's needs.
Dr n. biol. Anicenta Bubak
CENIA-EKSPERTYZY
Private entity providing expertises and opinions related to impact of hazardous substances and other factors on human health and environment. The main activities focus on: health impact assessment, human health risk assessment, ecological risk assessment and social conflicts concerning controversial investments.
Anicenta BUBAK. PhD. Her areas of interest include environmental toxicology, air, water and soil pollution, children exposure to heavy metals, health risk assessment (HRA) and environmental health impact assessment (EHIA). She has worked on developing helpful tool for health impact assessment (HIA) of planned investments in rural and urban areas. Her qualification focuses on integration HIA procedure in decision making process and stakeholders knowledge improvement (WHO project: The effectiveness of health impact assessment). She has been involved in following international EU projects related to soil and children exposure to heavy metals (2-FUN), health risk assessment posed by metals in soil (I+DARTS), concerning water or groundwater pollution (FOKS), as well as climate changes in relation to human health and wellbeing: BRIDGE and PREPARED.
Anicenta BUBAK. PhD. Her areas of interest include environmental toxicology, air, water and soil pollution, children exposure to heavy metals, health risk assessment (HRA) and environmental health impact assessment (EHIA). She has worked on developing helpful tool for health impact assessment (HIA) of planned investments in rural and urban areas. Her qualification focuses on integration HIA procedure in decision making process and stakeholders knowledge improvement (WHO project: The effectiveness of health impact assessment). She has been involved in following international EU projects related to soil and children exposure to heavy metals (2-FUN), health risk assessment posed by metals in soil (I+DARTS), concerning water or groundwater pollution (FOKS), as well as climate changes in relation to human health and wellbeing: BRIDGE and PREPARED.
André Chiaradia
Senior Consultant, Lion Environmental
Develop health and safety protocols, oversee implementation and addressed potential exposure issues to various chemicals and hazardous waste. Develop and maintained safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with requirements. Institute comprehensive Environmental Management Systems. Carry out safety programs and conduct baseline assessments and comprehensive risk evaluations. Provide training in environmental, health and safety and regulatory compliance. Services conducted for: manufacturing entities, energy produces, health care, pharmaceutical producers, and life science companies.
Laurie A. Chilcote
Office Manager - Director of Sales Marketing / Director & Vice President
Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc. / Vapor Pin Enterprises, Inc. & Vapor Pin Do Brasil
Laurie Chilcote serves as Director of Sales & Marketing for Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc, and is Vice President of Vapor Pin Enterprises, Inc. and Vapor Pin do Brasil. In her role as Managing Director and Vice President of Vapor Pin Enterprises and Vapor Pin do Brazil, she provides managerial and technical oversight on all US and international marketing and sales for the Vapor Pin®, manages the firms US and international Patents and Trademarks, and establishes and oversees the firm’s network of international distributors. Ms. Chilcote provides lectures and poster presentations at numerous regional and international conferences as well as training to environmental firms, regulatory agencies, and developers on the Vapor Pin® technology, implementation, and quality control. Ms. Chilcote is a founding member and serves on the board of the Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP)
Craig A. Cox, CPG
President/Principal Scientist, Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc.
Craig Cox serves as President and Principal Scientist for Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc, and is responsible for providing managerial and technical oversight on major environmental projects conducted by the firm. In addition to his consulting activities, Mr. Cox provides lectures and poster presentations at numerous regional and international conferences on the topics of groundwater contaminant migration and remediation, source area evaluations, and the assessment of vapor intrusion migration pathways. Mr. Cox is the inventor of the Vapor Pin®, a sub-slab soil gas sampling device used worldwide, and is the primary architect of a variety of environmental database applications, including Data InspectorTM. Mr. Cox is a founding member and serves on the board of the Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP).
Brad Elkins
Director of Technial Sales, EOS Remediation
Brad Elkins leads the technical sales and support department at EOS Remediation based in RTP NC. He specializes in the application of bioremediation strategies to treat hazardous compounds in soil and groundwater. He earned a Master’s degree in Geology from East Carolina University and is a registered professional geologist in NC.
Brad helps clients achieve remedial success with EOS Remediation technologies which have been used at 1000s of contaminated sites globally;
-Chlorinated solvents, perchlorate, explosives, heavy metals (hexCr), -bioaugmentation for PCE (&its daughters), 1,4-Dioxane and Petroleum, -Aquifer pH adjustment, -Hydrocarbons (BTEX)
Brad helps clients achieve remedial success with EOS Remediation technologies which have been used at 1000s of contaminated sites globally;
-Chlorinated solvents, perchlorate, explosives, heavy metals (hexCr), -bioaugmentation for PCE (&its daughters), 1,4-Dioxane and Petroleum, -Aquifer pH adjustment, -Hydrocarbons (BTEX)
Rafał Hałabura
President Association of the Contaminated Areas Remediation Institute
Attorney-at-law, graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. He specializes in investment process contracts, remediation, construction law and real estate. He has been an advisor on several hundred projects in the construction and renewable energy industry and on the largest remediation projects in Poland. Between 1998 and 2001 he was a personal assistant to the Prime Minister. From 2002 he cooperated with a law firm affiliated with Deloitte and later with Wardyński & Partners. Currently he runs his own law firm and is the President of the Management Board of the Remediation of Contaminated Sites Institute.
Joaquim Halen
Customer Success Manager Haemers Technologies
Joaquim Halen, Environmental Engineer working at Haemers Technologies as a project engineer
and Customer Success Manager. His main roles are to ensure the follow up of offers, present
the technology, support of ongoing projects on site and from the office.
and Customer Success Manager. His main roles are to ensure the follow up of offers, present
the technology, support of ongoing projects on site and from the office.
George (Bud) Ivey
President and senior remediation specialist, Ivey International Inc.
George (Bud) Ivey, is the president and Senior Remediation Specialist with Ivey International Inc. He is an environmental professional with thirty years of assessment and remediation experience, has travelled to over 50 countries, and worked on more than 2500 environmental projects globally. His educational background includes: Synthetic-Organic Chemistry, Geological Engineering, and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management. He has developed many innovative remediation technologies, and holds several International product and process patents. Recently developed an environmentally safe replacement for AFFF fire-fighting foams, that is PFOA and PFOS free and biodegradable. Over the last two decades he has won many international environmental awards such as: "Best Environmental & Remediation Solutions Company 2019" and "2018 Technology Merit Remediation Award".
Sylwia Janiszewska
Remediation Department Manager, Remea sp. z o.o.
PhD, DEng of technical sciences in the discipline of Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, a graduate of environmental protection at the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection at the University of Lodz and chemical technology at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Lodz University of Technology. Remediation Department Manager at Remea sp.z o.o. Specialist in remediation of the soil and water environment. Designs and introduces innovative solutions for technological systems for the treatment of wastewater, groundwater and soil. Supervision at construction sites at Remes Sp. z o.o. in terms of remediation works. In 2011-2015, assistant at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering at the Lodz University of Technology. Author and co-author of about 25 scientific publications, including articles from the Philadelphia list. Speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Founding member of the Association of the Institute of Polluted Areas.
Dawid Jasiński
Geotechnical Engineer | Design Advisor
The Pietrucha Group
Dawid cooperates with contractors and supports research and development division. He graduated from the Silesian University of Technology, the Faculty of Mining and Geology and specialized in Underground Construction and Surface Protection. He gained his know-how and experience in engineering geology and geotechnics both in Poland and abroad, including in England, Kazakhstan and Australia.
Paweł Kot
Business Development Manager, i2 Analytical
Paweł is an environmental engineer by trade, with combined 12 years of experience in the fields of environmental consultancy and laboratory services. During his career he has worked on a number of remediation and environmental audit projects across Europe (in Poland, Belgium, Spain & Lithuania). He’s been a lead Asbestos expert & auditor in an international environmental engineering company and played a leading role in forming a Development and Implementation department in a Polish branch of an international laboratory company.
Since almost two years, his main task is developing the business presence of a leading international laboratory company, i2 Analytical, in Poland. Part of his responsibility is acting in an advisory role to customers, using his experience and the capabilities of i2 Analytical to provide support even in the most complex and demanding environmental engineering projects.
Since almost two years, his main task is developing the business presence of a leading international laboratory company, i2 Analytical, in Poland. Part of his responsibility is acting in an advisory role to customers, using his experience and the capabilities of i2 Analytical to provide support even in the most complex and demanding environmental engineering projects.
Harry O’Neill
President Beacon Environmental
Harry O’Neill is the President of Beacon Environmental and has managed soil gas and vapor intrusion
investigations for 30 years, working on projects throughout the United States, as well as internationally
across more than 40 countries spanning all seven continents. Under his direction, Beacon has achieved
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for the analysis of soil gas and air samples to target trace concentrations of
organics. In addition, Harry oversaw the implementation of the quality program that enabled Beacon to
become the first NEFAP accredited field sampling and measurement organization (FSMO) in the United
States. Harry has been on the forefront of the acceptance of passive sampling technologies at the
national and international level and has managed the implementation of thousands of soil gas and air
sampling surveys. He is a founding member of the Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP),
is the lead author of ASTM Standard D7758: Standard Practice for Passive Soil Gas Sampling in the
Vadose Zone, and has published and presented findings throughout the United States and internationally
across five continents as an invited speaker.
investigations for 30 years, working on projects throughout the United States, as well as internationally
across more than 40 countries spanning all seven continents. Under his direction, Beacon has achieved
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for the analysis of soil gas and air samples to target trace concentrations of
organics. In addition, Harry oversaw the implementation of the quality program that enabled Beacon to
become the first NEFAP accredited field sampling and measurement organization (FSMO) in the United
States. Harry has been on the forefront of the acceptance of passive sampling technologies at the
national and international level and has managed the implementation of thousands of soil gas and air
sampling surveys. He is a founding member of the Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP),
is the lead author of ASTM Standard D7758: Standard Practice for Passive Soil Gas Sampling in the
Vadose Zone, and has published and presented findings throughout the United States and internationally
across five continents as an invited speaker.
Brant A. Smith, P.E., Ph.D.
Technology Manager, PeroxyChem ©
Dr. Brant Smith is the Technology Manager at PeroxyChem. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Smith has designed and implemented numerous field applications and bench scale tests involving ISCO, in situ bioremediation, in situ chemical reduction, and metals stabilization. He has been an author on over 90 presentations at national and international conferences and his research have been published in journals including Environmental Science and Technology, Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, and Journal of Environmental Engineering. Dr. Smith obtained a Bachelor’s of Science with the majors of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Economics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a Master of Science and Ph.D in Civil Engineering from Washington State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Washington State.
Sebastian Stachowski
Managing director of Lion Environmental
Sebastian Stachowski the founder of REMEDy is an Environmental Consultant currently working as a Managing Director of Lion Environmental. During his career he focused on contaminated land assessment, permitting and environmental auditing. Sebastian ran several Environmental Site Assessment, Environmental Due Diligence and Compliance Audits in Poland and Belgium. Sebastian also participated in design of an ex-situ remediation project and performance of in-situ DNAPL (Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid) remediation based in Italy. Sebastian has managed several environmental studies such as baseline studies and feasibility studies relating to selection of investment location, water sourcing and wastewater management as well as .Environmental Impact Assessment reports.
Piotr Surma
Contract Director Remea sp. z o.o.
A graduate of the Cracow University of Technology in the field of construction
(geotechnics specialization). He has over 15 years of experience in geotechnics
working in various positions, as a designer, works manager and construction
manager. Currently, he is the Contract Director, responsible for the implementation of
the project "Remediation of degraded and polluted areas in the area of the Kalina
pond in Świętochłowice".
(geotechnics specialization). He has over 15 years of experience in geotechnics
working in various positions, as a designer, works manager and construction
manager. Currently, he is the Contract Director, responsible for the implementation of
the project "Remediation of degraded and polluted areas in the area of the Kalina
pond in Świętochłowice".
Ewa Szczebak
Senior Environmental Specialist Arcadis Sp. z o.o.
Ewa Szczebak is a Senior Environmental Specialist and a Project Manager at Arcadis and
a certified hydrogeologist. She graduated from University of Wrocław with a M.Sc. in
Geology, Hydrogeology and Environmental Protection. Ewa joined Arcadis in 2007, focusing
on environmental site assessment and remediation projects (mainly in-situ remediation).
Ewa is involved is projects with complex hydrogeological and environmental conditions.
Starting from 2014 she is a member of risk-assessment team at Arcadis Poland.
a certified hydrogeologist. She graduated from University of Wrocław with a M.Sc. in
Geology, Hydrogeology and Environmental Protection. Ewa joined Arcadis in 2007, focusing
on environmental site assessment and remediation projects (mainly in-situ remediation).
Ewa is involved is projects with complex hydrogeological and environmental conditions.
Starting from 2014 she is a member of risk-assessment team at Arcadis Poland.
Radosław Piechal
Country Environmental Manager, Panattoni Development Europe sp. z o.o.
Radosław Piechal is a graduate of Spatial Planning at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences.
He has also completed post graduate studies in geographical information systems at Warsaw
University of Technology. He has a demonstrated history of working in environmental
consultancy, real estate, oil & gas and energy industries. Having environmental and planning
background he was involved in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports of windfarms
and biogas plants as well as in Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA)
reports and permitting of shale gas exploration concession blocks in Poland. He managed and
supervised Phase I, Intrusive geo-environmental Phase II and Phase III EDD audits across
Poland, Slovakia, Russia and Ukraine as well as dozen clean-up projects in Poland. Since 2018
Radosław works in Panattoni Development Europe. From 2021 he acts as a Country
Environmental Manager responsible for environmental site assessments, waste management
and site remediation.
He has also completed post graduate studies in geographical information systems at Warsaw
University of Technology. He has a demonstrated history of working in environmental
consultancy, real estate, oil & gas and energy industries. Having environmental and planning
background he was involved in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports of windfarms
and biogas plants as well as in Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA)
reports and permitting of shale gas exploration concession blocks in Poland. He managed and
supervised Phase I, Intrusive geo-environmental Phase II and Phase III EDD audits across
Poland, Slovakia, Russia and Ukraine as well as dozen clean-up projects in Poland. Since 2018
Radosław works in Panattoni Development Europe. From 2021 he acts as a Country
Environmental Manager responsible for environmental site assessments, waste management
and site remediation.
Wojciech Wołkowicz
Researcher, The Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute
Wojciech Wołkowicz has many years of experience in fields related to environmental geology and waste management and waste storage and verification of landfills security systems. Author and co-author of numerous studies defining the condition of the environment, including in particular the condition of the soil and groundwaterwater in industrial and post-industrial areas. Member of the brownfields team appointed by the Minister of Climate and Environment.
Przemysław Wyskocki
Construction Engineer/Design Assistant at REMEA PL
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, graduate of the Poznań University of Technology. From the beginning of his professional career, he worked in construction companies in departments responsible for ensuring the quality of work, as a laboratory technician, laboratory manager, technologist. From March 2020, he joined the team implementing the project "Remediation of degraded and polluted areas in
the area of the Kalina pond in Świętochłowice". Master of Science in Civil Engineering, graduate of the Poznań University of Technology. Since the beginning of his professional career he worked in construction companies in departments responsible for ensuring the quality of works, in the positions of a laboratory technician, laboratory manager, technologist. In March 2020, he joined the team implementing the project "Remediation of degraded and polluted areas surrounding the Kalina pond in Świętochłowice".
the area of the Kalina pond in Świętochłowice". Master of Science in Civil Engineering, graduate of the Poznań University of Technology. Since the beginning of his professional career he worked in construction companies in departments responsible for ensuring the quality of works, in the positions of a laboratory technician, laboratory manager, technologist. In March 2020, he joined the team implementing the project "Remediation of degraded and polluted areas surrounding the Kalina pond in Świętochłowice".
André Chiaradia
Senior Consultant, Lion Environmental
Develop health and safety protocols, oversee implementation and addressed potential exposure issues to various chemicals and hazardous waste. Develop and maintained safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with requirements. Institute comprehensive Environmental Management Systems. Carry out safety programs and conduct baseline assessments and comprehensive risk evaluations. Provide training in environmental, health and safety and regulatory compliance. Services conducted for: manufacturing entities, energy produces, health care, pharmaceutical producers, and life science companies.
Craig Franzel
Senior Project Manager,CDM Smith
Mr. Franzel is a senior project manager with the CDM Smith International Department based in Germany and has +20 years of experience as an environmental consultant. His experiences include environmental site assessments and investigations, remediation of contaminated sites, environmental compliance auditing, environmental management system implementation, permitting, industrial hygiene monitoring and emergency response, evaluation of pollution prevention/waste minimization alternatives, and geotechnical monitoring. During his current role as a Senior Project Manager at CDM Smith Mr. Franzel serves as the Project Manager for the subject remediation project in Japan.
Piotr Kociołek
Environmental director Europe, Panattoni Europe
Piotr Kociołek: born in Poland, living in Italy. A graduate of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Turin. All his career concentrates on environmental science, for 24 years Piotr has been working as an environmental consultant, and since 2016 he is a an European Director of Environmental Protection for Panattoni Development Europe. He is a full Member of the British IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment). Piotr's main scope of professional experience is as following: environmental site assessments for industrial and commercial facilities (Phase I ESA (environmental site assessment), Phase II ESA, EDD (environmental due diligence)), planning and implementation of remediation projects, including estimation and calculation of environmental / remedial costs related to transactions (M&A - mergers and acquisitions).
Slawomir Adamczyk
Head of Environmental Damage Prevention, Repair andInformation on the Environment and Environmental Management Department
An Employee of the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Katowice since its creation i.e. on November 15th, 2008.
Position: Head of Environmental Damage Prevention, Repair Department and Information on Environment and Environmental Management (since June 2012). Many years of experience in conducting, supervising proceedings and verification of documents in the field of environmental damage, historical pollution of the earth’s surface, waste management in closed areas, waste storage in a place not intended for this and providing information about the environment.
Previous professional experience: Katowice Geological Enterprise (mainly in geological engineering) Silesian Voivodship Office (environmental protection, groundwater protection)
Education: MA. In Geology (specialization in hydrogeology), University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Earth Sciences in Sosnowiec; postgraduate studies in “Instruments and techniques of environmental management”, AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow.
Position: Head of Environmental Damage Prevention, Repair Department and Information on Environment and Environmental Management (since June 2012). Many years of experience in conducting, supervising proceedings and verification of documents in the field of environmental damage, historical pollution of the earth’s surface, waste management in closed areas, waste storage in a place not intended for this and providing information about the environment.
Previous professional experience: Katowice Geological Enterprise (mainly in geological engineering) Silesian Voivodship Office (environmental protection, groundwater protection)
Education: MA. In Geology (specialization in hydrogeology), University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Earth Sciences in Sosnowiec; postgraduate studies in “Instruments and techniques of environmental management”, AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow.
Craig A. Cox, CPG
President/Principal Scientist, Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc.
Craig Cox currently serves as President and Principal Scientist for Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc, and is responsible for providing managerial and technical oversight on major environmental projects conducted by the firm under RCRA, CERCLA, and Brownfield programs. Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc., founded in 1995, provides environmental consulting services to public and private sector clients throughout the United States.
In addition to his consulting activities, Mr. Cox provides lectures and poster presentations at numerous regional and international conferences on the topics of groundwater contaminant migration and remediation, source area evaluations, and the assessment of vapor intrusion migration pathways. Mr. Cox is the inventor of the Vapor Pin®, a sub-slab soil gas sampling device used worldwide, and is the primary architect of a variety of environmental database applications, including Data InspectorTM.
Mr. Cox received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology and Mineralogy from The Ohio State University and a Professional Degree in Hydrogeology from the Colorado School of Mines. Mr. Cox is a Certified Professional under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program and a contributing author on reports concerning background metals concentrations in soils published by Ohio EPA. Mr. Cox is also a member of the ASTM Committee developing standards for the long-term monitoring of vapor mitigation systems.
In addition to his consulting activities, Mr. Cox provides lectures and poster presentations at numerous regional and international conferences on the topics of groundwater contaminant migration and remediation, source area evaluations, and the assessment of vapor intrusion migration pathways. Mr. Cox is the inventor of the Vapor Pin®, a sub-slab soil gas sampling device used worldwide, and is the primary architect of a variety of environmental database applications, including Data InspectorTM.
Mr. Cox received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology and Mineralogy from The Ohio State University and a Professional Degree in Hydrogeology from the Colorado School of Mines. Mr. Cox is a Certified Professional under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program and a contributing author on reports concerning background metals concentrations in soils published by Ohio EPA. Mr. Cox is also a member of the ASTM Committee developing standards for the long-term monitoring of vapor mitigation systems.
Piotr Bąbała
Contract Director, REMEA
Piotr Bąbała is a graduate of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, specializing in geotechnics and special construction at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. He achieved his experience on large geotechnical projects while working for the Menard Group - one of the largest geotechnical companies in the world. His professional practice and experience in the field of design was acquired in projects related to various sectors of the economy, which allowed him to obtain a technical and construction specialization in GEOTECHNICS. He is an active participant in scientific conferences both in Poland and in the international arena, and openly applies the obtained knowledge into practice. His last two years of professional activity focused on remediation issues where, as contract director together with REMEA, he directed one of the largest projects in southern Poland - an investment applied towards the revitalization of degraded areas with the goal of transforming polluted areas into public utility areas.
Guido Ebert
Senior Business Development Manager,CDM Smith
Mr. Ebert is a senior Business Development Manager with +25 years of working experience with international clients. Mr. Ebert’s experience includes Business Development, Key Account Management, Program and Project Management, Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I to III), Health-Risk Assessment, Remediation Design, Implementation and Monitoring, and QA/QC-Management. For the subject remediation project in Japan, he serves as a client lead and QA/QC Manager.
Aneta Chochorek
Managing Director at WESSLING Polska sp. z o.o
Aneta Chochorek is the Managing Director at WESSLING Polska.
Associated with the company since 2008, where she began her career as a Laboratory Manager. She was responsible for the design, construction, implementation of the quality management system and management of the new WESSLING Polska environmental laboratory in Krakow. Since 2013, he has been working as the Managing Director, overseeing the work of environmental and food laboratories in Poland. Previously, she worked at the Laboratory of the Provincial Inspectorate for Environmental Protection in Krakow.
She has been associated with the environmental protection industry for over 20 years.
She is a graduate of the Faculty of Chemistry of the Jagiellonian University.
Associated with the company since 2008, where she began her career as a Laboratory Manager. She was responsible for the design, construction, implementation of the quality management system and management of the new WESSLING Polska environmental laboratory in Krakow. Since 2013, he has been working as the Managing Director, overseeing the work of environmental and food laboratories in Poland. Previously, she worked at the Laboratory of the Provincial Inspectorate for Environmental Protection in Krakow.
She has been associated with the environmental protection industry for over 20 years.
She is a graduate of the Faculty of Chemistry of the Jagiellonian University.
Martynas Paškevičius
Partner, ESSPO
Oliver Phipps
Partner in ERM - Global Director for Key Accounts; Leader of the Contaminated Areas Section for the region of Europe, the Middle East and Africa; Chairman of the Regulatory Working Party - NICOLE
Oliver Phipps is a UK trained hydrogeologist who has worked internationally in environmental & sustainability consulting for nearly 30 years. He currently fulfills two roles at ERM, as Partner lead of the Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation service in EMEA and ERM’s global technology enablement programme. Oliver recently took over as Chair of the Regulatory Working Group at NICOLE, the leading industry network for contaminated land in Europe.
