Matthew Vanderkooy
Environmental Scientist
Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo. Ontario)

conceptual site models
contaminant remediationsite investigation

EDUCATIONM.Sc., Hydrogeology – NSERC Industrial Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2010
B.Sc., Honors Chemistry – Dean’s List, University of Waterloo, 2007

REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Geoscientist, Ontario, Member #2909

CAREER SUMMARY
Matt Vanderkooy is a contaminant geoscientist with 10 years geoscience experience.
Matt’s main practice areas include assessing and building site conceptual models thatencompass surface water, groundwater, soil and sediment. These comprehensive
conceptual models help guide the design and implementation of remediation andmonitoring scopes of work that meet project objectives. One of Matt’s main technicalpractice areas is delineating contamination presence and sources using geochemical
fingerprinting techniques and other associated information – including local geology,hydrogeology, weather patterns and land uses. Two of Matt’s other specializations
include characterizing contaminated sediments using passive sampling techniques andcharacterizing groundwater-surface water interactions where groundwater vents tosurface water.
CAREER SUMMARYSaline Source Determination, (Confidential Client). Assessed and determined sourceof saline water at a legacy oil and gas exploration and production Site usinggeochemical fingerprinting techniques along with Site records and supporting
geological information. Analyses included linking saline contamination presence tounique features of the associated sources including dissolved hydrocarbon gasdynamics, compositions and isotopic composition. Other lines of evidence used tosupport analyses included strontium, chloride, bromide and methane isotopes, analyticalmixing models and geological provenance of various salt sources.
Groundwater Age Determination, (Confidential Client), Assessed multiple lines ofevidence to evaluate groundwater age. Assessed geochemistry data in concert with

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PFAS Remedial Technology Assessment, (Internally funded research), Managed a
Geosyntec sponsored research project with collaborators Dr. David Gent from the U.S.
Army Engineer Research and Development Center. The project examined the potentialto treat perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) using
electrochemical destruction methods. The testing showed potential capability to reduce
PFOA concentrations, but no reductions in PFOS concentrations.
Creosote Site Groundwater - Surface Water Management, (Confidential Client).
Assessed site conceptual model to more accurately describe contaminant dynamics
between groundwater, surface water and sediment by starting with a detailed
understanding of geology. The enhanced conceptual site model was used to develop andimplement a characterization program which is collecting data to facilitate remedy
design.
Creosote Site Conceptual Model, Regulatory and Remedy Review, (ConfidentialClient). Prepared review of creosote site conceptual site model for client to enhance andrefine understanding of present contaminant distribution, migration pathways and likely
evolution of the Site. Follow-on work involved preparing for the client an assessment
regulatory considerations and order of magnitude remedial cost estimates to address
existing contamination.
pH Control, (Confidential Client). Identified and conducted laboratory tests of amethod to improve existing technology to manage high pH impacted water at a client’ssite. Performed an in situ treatability test with carbon dioxide additions to demonstrate
the possibility to buffer elevated pH in situ.
In Situ Permeability Reductions and pH Control, (Confidential Client). Identified andlaboratory tested proven and innovative techniques to reduce hydraulic conductivity insitu via injection of specialty fluid formulations into high pH aquifers to reduce
hydraulic conductivity and reduce pH.
Berry’s Creek Study Area, ELM, New Jersey. Managed and implemented a treatability
study to evaluating amendments to reduce concentrations of PCBs, mercury and methylmercury. Implemented passive sampling program for PCBs and Mercury by developingin house expertise.
Confidential Site, (Confidential Clients). Managed a field programs characterizing
volatile organic compounds in sediment, investigations of sediment hydrodynamics(deposition and erosion) and geotechnical properties.

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Randle Reef, Environment Canada, Hamilton, Ontario. On a rapid schedule developed,
pilot tested and then full-scale executed a leak detection program to assess find leaks inan engineered containment cell. Also for the same project, designed a sediment cap
monitoring plan for post construction performance monitoring. Advised Environment
Canada on type of sampling necessary to meet monitoring objectives.
Vapor Intrusion Investigation Methods Comparison, AFCEE, Vandenberg AFB.
Organized field effort and analyzed data comparing three methods of investigating subslab vapors to identify approach that met data collection objectives while being costeffective.
Large Site, Multiple Contaminants, (Confidential Client). Monitored and optimized alarge chlorinated solvent and perchlorate bioremediation system at a historical industrialfacility. Created subcontractor tracking tools, prepared update reports, and analyzed site
activities to identify cost savings.
Lawrence Dry Cleaners, AECOM, Sydney, Australia. Designed a bioremediation
system for multiple DNAPL sources and plumes at an active Dry Cleaning facility,
provided technical review support for using isotopes, and designed a pH bufferingsystem.
Fractured Bedrock Site, (Confidential Client). Created a 14 compartment model
analysis of contaminant distribution at Site using historical Site data and release history
to help guide site characterization and remedy development decisions.
SERDP, United States Department of Defense. Wrote user’s guide for online version of14 Compartment Model tool by adapting existing materials and writing walk through oftool. The 14 Compartment Model is a site characterization tool for identifying data gaps
and predicting the evolution of contaminant mass.
Geoscience Perspectives for Pipeline Clientele
Pipeline Leak Detection Test Design, Oversight and Interpretation, PRCI & Syscor
Controls and Automation. Created geoscience test plan to evaluate capabilities andlimitations of pipeline leak detection sensor by balancing pipeline operator interests,
actual pipeline conditions and geoscience knowledge. Future work on project include
test oversight and data interpretation.
Pipeline Leak Detection, Vapor Plume Modeling, PRCI. Designed and implemented
investigation to mathematically model air column concentrations of volatile organic
compounds originating from sub-surface liquid pipeline leaks. Researched andcomposed memoranda outlining and comparing potential remote sensors for detecting
pipeline leaks based on vapor plume modeling findings.

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Sustainability
Pitt-Consol, DuPont, New Jersey. Evaluated sustainability of eight different remedial
alternatives for a large coal tar contaminated site. Evaluated and interpretedsustainability using SimaPro, a specialized Life Cycle Assessment software package.
Sustainability Short Course, EcoForum 2014 Conference, Gold Coast Australia. Coinstructed short course on sustainable remediation principles and methods toenvironmental professionals including regulators, site owners and consultants.
Amcol International Life Cycle Assessment, Lovell WY. Evaluated the environmental
footprint of a bentonite mine from mining of bentonite to processing and shipping.
Involved collection data, creating life cycle model and preparing deliverable packagefor client.
Remedy Footprint Evaluation, (Confidential Client). Compared the environmental
footprints of multiple remedies to determine the relative sustainability benefits anddetriments of the various remedies.
Contaminated Soil Treatment Footprint Evaluation, (Confidential Client). Evaluatedthe vapor emissions profile of two standard and one innovative hydrocarbon
contaminated soils treatment method. Evaluation identified areas for improvement in
the innovative technology’s emission profile.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Geosyntec Consultants, Guelph, ON, 2011 – Present
AECOM, Guelph, ON, 2008 - 2009
SHORT COURSES

Conder J., Ghosh U., Lambert M., Vanderkooy M. Passive sampling of Hydrophobic
Organic Compounds at Sediment Sites: Practical Advice for Decision-Makers and EndUsers. Battelle Contaminated Sediments Conference, New Orleans, LA. January 2017.
Vanderkooy, M., Lambert M., Reible, D., Thompson. R., Caprio, J., Himmelheber, D.
Using Passive Samplers for Monitoring Porewater: Applications for Managing Sites
Contaminated with Hydrophobic Organic Compounds. Battelle ContaminatedSediments Conference, New Orleans, LA. January 2015.

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Vanderkooy, M., Smith, G., Nathanail, P., Kennedy, B. Masterclass: Sustainable
Remediation. EcoForum Conference and Exhibition, October 2014, Gold CoastAustralia.
PRESENTATIONS

Vanderkooy M., McAlary T. Detecting Small Pipeline Leaks: Vapors, Sensors &Plants. 2015 PRCI Research Exchange Meeting. February 2015. Houston TX.
Platform Presentation.
Vanderkooy M., Krug, T., Roberts, J. Evaluation of Powdered vs Granular Forms ofAmendments for In Situ Sequestration of Sediment Contamination. Battelle
Contaminated Sediments Conference, New Orleans, LA. January 2015. Platform
Presentation.
Vanderkooy M., Krug, T., Roberts, J. Advantages of Sustainability and Convergencewith Regulatory Trends in Contaminated Sediment Management and Remediation.
Battelle Contaminated Sediments Conference, New Orleans, LA. January 2015.
Platform Presentation.
Vanderkooy, M., McMaster, M., Wealthall, G., Vidumsky, J. Sustainability Helps Tip
the Balance for Selecting Novel Technologies: A Case Study Selecting STAR for aCoal Tar DNAPL Site. Battelle Ninth International Conference on Remediation ofChlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds. May 2014. Platform Presentation.
Vanderkooy, M., McAlary, T., Mendoza, C., Moningka, T. Vapor Plume Modeling toBetter Understand Viable Remote Sensing Alternatives. 2014 PRCI Research
Exchange Meeting. February 2014. Platform Presentation.
Vanderkooy, M., McMaster, M. Evaluating Remediation Sustainability: Does it Matter
Which Tool You Choose? Sustainable Remediation Forum Meeting 24. November
2013.
Vanderkooy, M., McMaster, M., Wealthall, Vidumsky, J. Generating Meaningful andEasy-To-Interpret Sustainability Data to Support Decision Making: A Method andA Case Study. GeoMontreal 2013, Geoscience for Sustainability. September 2013.
Platform Presentation.
Krug, T., Vanderkooy, M., Dworatzek, S., Hughes, A. Biological Reductive
Dechlorination of PCBs in Sediment and Engineered Caps: Applying Lessons from
Chlorinated Benzenes and Related Compounds.
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Bioremediation and Sustainable Environmental Technologies. June 2013. Platform
Presentation.
Vanderkooy, M., McMaster, M., Wealthall, W., Daprato, R., Bartlett, J. Evaluating
Remediation Sustainability: Does it Matter Which Tool You Choose? Battelle
Symposium on Bioremediation and Sustainable Environmental Technologies. June2013. Platform Presentation.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONSBest Young Professional Poster Presentation, EcoForum 2014, Gold Coast Australia
Dean’s Honors List, University of Waterloo – 2005, 2006, and 2007