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Biography
Scott G. Huling is an Environmental Engineer in GWERD's Applied Research and Technical Support Branch. He has a B.S. in Environmental Science (1981) from the University of Texas at San Antonio, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering (1985) from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (1996) from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona at Tucson. He is a professional engineer (PE) and registered with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration (1990, P.E. No. 15895). Dr. Huling has been employed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center since 1987.
Site Specific Technical Support - Dr. Huling provides site specific technical support to EPA Regional and Headquarter staff. Technical issues include subsurface fate and transport of contaminants, chemical oxidation, remediation, LNAPLs/DNAPLs, natural attenuation, site characterization, bioremediation/land treatment, technical impracticability, and treatability studies.
Research - Dr. Huling's current research focus involves Fenton-based (H2O2, Fe) and permanganate oxidation systems. Laboratory studies involving batch and column reactors are conducted to investigate fundamental mechanisms and optimization. Oxidation parameters are optimized to develop a system more conducive to effectively and economically oxidize contaminants in ground water under applied conditions. Current plans are to carry out newly developed oxidation methods at pilot- and field-scale. Other areas of research have included the compatibility between DNAPLs and bentonite, affects of O2 on biodegradation of PAHs and PCP in soil, and H2O2 as a source of O2 in bioremediation.
Technology Transfer Dr. Huling organizes and assists in the implementation of conferences, training seminars, technical meetings, symposiums, short courses, and workshops, and is responsible for publication of technology transfer documents including Issue Papers, journal articles, research reports, projects reports, solutions manuals, technical abstracts, etc.
Ph: 580-436-8610; Fax 580-436-8614;
huling.scott@epa.gov.