Sathishkumar Santharam, Ph.D., PE* 0@westpost.

net KS 66611 REMEDIATION / WASTEWATER ENGINEER

785-341-1210 ( ss15b7f8 3033 SW Randolph Ave, Apt. F ( Topeka,

Highly knowledgeable, motivated and results-driven Chemical & Environmental Engineer with 10+ years of experience enhancing soil and groundwater remediation strategies, leading environmental project teams, and developing wastewater treatment methods. Expertise developing innovative remediation programs, identifying and resolving key compliance concerns, and improving processes and procedures. Consistently demonstrate high levels of initiative and problem-solving skills in complex engineering environments. |Remedial Design |Remediation |Implementation |Bioremediation |Phytoremediation |Site Characterization |Feasibility Studies |Hydrogeology |Groundwater Modeling | |Regulatory Compliance | |Project Management | |Wastewater Collection & | |Treatment | |Nutrient Removal |

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE), Topeka, KS 2007-Present Engineering Associate III Complete technical and regulatory reviews of engineering reports, plans, and specifications for municipal wastewater collection and treatment system construction projects and conduct field investigations of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) documents. Manage Schedule of Compliance tracking database and issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Administer privately and Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (KWPCRLF) financed projects. Ensure sewer extension applications and new pump stations are in compliance with state and federal regulations. - Completed several projects with 5+ year stagnancy within 1 year through effective collaboration between city officials, consulting engineers, and financial consultants. - Saved clients hundreds of thousands of dollars through suggested improvements to wastewater collection and treatment system design. - Quickly moved 4 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects to "shovel ready" status within 1 year of Act's passing. - Effectively administer KWPCRLF fund amounts of up to $6M. - Assist other Bureau sections with technical processes including watershed permitting, surface water quality standards, continuing planning processes (CPP), total maximum daily loads (TMDL), 305(b), and 303(d) lists. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2003-2007 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemical Engineering Performed bioremediation feasibility studies for chlorinated solvent contaminated groundwater site. Conducted laboratory fate experiments for tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CT) in 6-channel soil system. Designed and executed tracer studies to characterize hydrogeology and bioremediation pilot study at PCE contaminated site. Collected groundwater samples on weekly basis and analyzed results in Gas and Ion Chromatograph. Prepared and presented weekly and quarterly reports. - Authored and presented several technical papers at professional meetings. - Completed comprehensive work plan for pilot study and approval from the

EPA and the funding agency (KDHE). - Wrote book on bioremediation of chlorinated solvents. - Received 2nd Place in Graduate Research Forum, 2006. Seldeep Water Treatment Systems, Chennai, India 2000-2003 Consultant Developed and installed drinking water facilities and water treatment systems. Assisted clients with obtaining Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. Supervised team of chemist and microbiologist. Provided estimates to clientele and secured business orders for new water treatment facility projects. - Key player in transformation and improvement of 4 drinking water treatment facilities; each met BIS standards and achieved BIS Certification. Thooymai, Chennai, India 1998-2000 Environmental Engineer Designed effluent treatment plants (ETP) for tanneries and aquaculture processing facilities. Devised and installed drinking water facilities and wastewater treatment systems. Collaborated with ETP engineers, operators, and government officials in design process. - Published technical paper on tannery effluent treatment. - Conceived and proposed innovative "Green" solution for tannery effluent treatment. Ramco Systems, Chennai, India 1996-1998 Senior Product Executive Implemented Optima Fuzzy Logic Control System (OFLCS) for online process optimization in cement plants. Worked with cement factory staff including operators, managers, and process, mechanical, and instrumentation engineers. Conducted OFLCS demonstrations for prospective clients. - Developed and implemented Quality Control Module Software for improving and producing consistent quality of cement. - Streamlined processes and decreased OFLCS implementation time 50% from 8 months to 4 months. - Achieved record cement production per shift for Vasavadatta Cements, Ltd. - Received bonus for Outstanding Performance during annual appraisal. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 1993-1996 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Chemical Engineering Performed bioremediation and phytoremediation modeling studies for petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil. Conceived innovative method and developed model for treating NAPL contaminated groundwater by combining enhanced pump and treat and phytoremediation. - Authored and presented several technical papers at professional meetings. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai (Madras), India 1992 Project Associate, Department of Chemical Engineering - Designed Pilot-Scale Bioreactor for production of ethanol from sorghum juice. - Completed laboratory column studies to investigate removal and recovery of chromium by bio-sorption to fungi. TECHNICAL SKILLS Instruments: Gas Chromatograph (GC) ( Ion Chromatograph (IC) Computer: C++ ( C ( Basic ( Fortran ( Windows OS ( Unix OS Technical Software: Arc - GIS ( Scilab ( SLAEM ( SAS

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS M.S. in Chemical Engineering: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering: Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai (Madras), India E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Licensure *P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure expected 6/2011 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Certificate & Geoenvironmental Graduate Certificate PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) & Water Environment Federation (WEF) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society BOOK - S. Santharam. Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents in AquifersLaboratory and Field Studies. VDM Publishers, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2010. PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS - S. Santharam, Ibbini, J., Davis, L. C. and Erickson, L. E. 2011. Field Study of Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation for Remediation of Tetrachloroethene in Groundwater. Remediation Journal, 21:2, 51-68. doi: 10.1002/rem.20281. - S.K. Santharam, L.E. Erickson, and L.T. Fan. Modeling the Role of Surfactant and Biodegradation in the Remediation of Aquifers with NonAqueous Phase Contaminants. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 53, 115-139, 1997. CLASS PROJECTS - Designed a landfill using "Water Balance Method", Spring 2006. - Proposed innovative remediation systems (bioremediation and pump and treat combined with air stripping) to remediate site contaminated with PCE. Worked with interdisciplinary team and prepared detailed engineering report, Fall 2004. - Developed mechanical wastewater treatment plant design for combined wastewaters from domestic and industrial sources at Junction City, KS, Fall 2003. - Modeled ground water flow in Ogallala aquifer, Kansas, using Arc-GIS and Scilab software, Fall 2003.