Half-Day Training on Integrating Molecular Biological Tools, CSIA, and Mass Flux for Performance Monitoring (Raleigh, NC)
In-Person Technical Training with Continuing Education Credit
Raleigh, North Carolina
Join Tersus Environmental and SiREM for a complimentary in-person continuing education course focused on integrating advanced performance monitoring tools for in situ remediation projects.
This half-day training will cover how to combine Molecular Biological Tools (MBTs), Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA), and groundwater mass flux measurements to better evaluate remedy performance, confirm biodegradation, and support regulatory decision-making.
Through practical examples and case studies, participants will learn how these complementary tools can be used together to improve conceptual site models, quantify treatment effectiveness, and reduce uncertainty in complex remediation programs.
The course is intended for environmental consultants, site owners, and regulators involved in groundwater remediation and long-term performance monitoring.
Event Information
| Event Date | 03-12-2026 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 03-12-2026 2:00 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 03-11-2026 8:00 am |
| Individual Price | Free |
Speakers
Phil Dennis, M.A.Sc.
Senior Principal Scientist | SiREM
Phil Dennis is a Senior Principal Scientist and founding member of SiREM (www.siremlab.com) a leading provider of products and services to support bioremediation of contaminated sites. Phil holds a Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of Guelph.
For the past 25 years at SiREM, Phil has contributed to the development, commercialization and regulatory approval for bioaugmentation cultures (KB-1®, KB-1® Plus, DGG-Plus) used to introduce beneficial microbes that enhance bioremediation of chlorinated solvents and petroleum hydrocarbon compounds at sites across the US, and globally. Phil also led the development and commercialization of molecular biological tools (Gene-Trac®) including quantitative PCR testing and next generation sequencing, used to quantify key biodegradative microbes and characterize entire microbial communities.
As a co-principal investigator on a Department of Defense SERDP program project, Phil contributed to the development of standardized methods for use of molecular biological tools in environmental matrices and he currently works in an ASTM group developing guidance for the use of molecular biological tools in groundwater. At SiREM, Phil currently directs molecular genetic testing services and is innovation lead for SiREM, contributing to multiple research and development projects. Phil also serves on the board of directors of Pueblo Science (www.puebloscience.org), a charitable organization that delivers science education to low resource communities.
Gary M. Birk, P.E. (NC, VA, & FL)
Managing Partner | Tersus Environmental
Gary Birk is a Founder and Managing Partner of Tersus Environmental, LLC, based in North Carolina. He is a Professional Engineer registered in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida and holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University.
With over 40 years of experience, Gary has led the development and application of innovative in situ technologies for remediating contaminated soil and groundwater at sites across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. He focuses on sustainable, green approaches to groundwater and soil restoration, with particular emphasis on bioremediation.
In 2011, Gary commercialized EDS-ER™, the first widely used water‑mixable, vegetable‑oil‑based organic substrate designed to provide a lasting source of carbon and hydrogen for enhanced reductive dechlorination and other bioremediation processes. He has developed design tools for in situ bioremediation that have advanced industry practice for estimating substrate application rates. Gary is also a co‑inventor on seven U.S. patents related to the remediation of soil and groundwater.
