Breaking down the unbreakable: challenges and opportunities in PFAS analysis

Key learnings from this webinar

Understanding PFAS complexity: learn about the unique challenges posed by PFAS contamination, including its persistence in the environment and complex chemical structure, making it difficult to analyse and remove
Innovative analytical methods: gain insights into the latest advancements in PFAS testing and analytical techniques, helping to improve detection and quantification of these contaminants
Emerging solutions in environmental management: explore new approaches and solutions for managing PFAS contamination in the environment, from regulatory frameworks to cutting-edge remediation technologies.

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Speakers

Nick Gonda

Nicholas Gonda, Ph.D., is an environmental scientist at CDM Smith specializing in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). He completed his doctoral studies and postdoctoral research at the Colorado School of Mines under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Higgins, focusing on PFAS transformations and quantification. Nick has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on PFASs, including a recent publication assessing EPA Method 1633's comprehensiveness in analysing PFASs at AFFF-impacted sites. Nick has also conducted an interlaboratory assessment of EPA Method 1633 across industry, government, and academic laboratories (unpublished) and contributed to multiple SERDP/ESTCP projects, including comparative analyses of TOP-Assay, EOF, and LC-HRMS on AFFF-impacted soils. He has shared his expertise in PFAS analytical methodologies as an invited speaker to the EPA Laboratory Enterprise Method Development Community of Practice. In addition to his work in academia, Nick was awarded an ORISE Fellowship at the EPA National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC) where he contributed to the modification, implementation, and validation of EPA Method 1633. Currently, he collaborates with Dr. Ian Ross, applying advanced analytical techniques to PFAS forensic investigations. Their work exemplifies a commitment to advancing PFAS research and providing innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Moderators

Ian Ross

Ian Ross, Ph.D., FRSC, is the Global PFAS Practice Lead at CDM Smith and is a visiting professor at Manchester Metropolitan University. Ian has over 30 years of experience in the environmental impact of xenobiotics. He has focused solely on PFAS management for the last 10 years in a global role. His work in this field began in 2005, evaluating solutions for PFAS mitigation following the Buncefield fire near London. By 2007, he was developing PFOS destruction technologies as part of a PFAS project for Guernsey airport. Ian has written over 100 articles, academic publications, and book chapters on PFAS, including the 204-page chapter on PFAS in the Emerging Contaminants Handbook.