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Jan J.P. Gerits Ph.D.
Senior Environmental Geochemist
Education
- Ph.D. Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry, University of Amsterdam
- M.Sc. Soil & Water Chemistry, University of Amsterdam
- B.Sc. Earth Sciences, University of Amsterdam
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Background
- More than 15 yrs of experience in environmental geochemistry (industry & academia)
- Experience in both research (NSERC, DOE) and applied projects (e.g. mining industry)
- Technical background in aqueous geochemistry and soil chemistry
- Expertise in biogeochemistry applied to soil and water remediation technologies
- Experience and expertise gained in a diverse range of projects involving:
- Rock weathering and water quality prediction using geochemical models
- Water treatment using chemical mobility and microbial geochemistry
- Hydrology and chemistry of the vadose zone
- Biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and contaminants (e.g. in lakes, wetlands)
- Technical background in analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis (academia)
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Technical Expertise
- Geochemical modeling and water quality prediction
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Biogeochemical cycling and microbial geochemistry
- Hydrology and chemistry of the vadose zone
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Selected Projects
- PT Newmont Minahasa Raya: Minahasa Mine Heap Leach Cover Evaluation
- Minera Yanacocha S.R.L.: Chaquicocha Pit Lake Study
- International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP): Treatment of Sulphate in Mine Effluents
- US-DOE: Microbial Formation of Iron Oxide in Subsurface Environments with Uranium
- NSERC/University of Toronto: Biogeochemistry of Saline and Alkaline Lakes
- MiMi-programme/University of Stockholm: Microbial Geochemistry of Copper
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