Air Quality Engineer / Project Manager

Gerard E. Mansell

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Phone: 415-***-**** Email: rs8ezb@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications

· Project management for local and regional scale emissions inventory and air quality modeling projects including proposal preparation, directing and mentoring junior staff, implementing project schedules and budgets, and preparation of project reports and presentations

· Extensive experience in the application and evaluation of state-of-the-science regulatory meteorological, air quality and emissions models including MM5, WRF, CAMx, CMAQ, AERMOD, SMOKE, CONCEPT, MOBILE6, BEIS and MEGAN

· Air quality and emissions inventory development, modeling, analysis and evaluation

· Development of GIS-based emissions and air quality modeling systems and analysis tools

· Geospatial data analysis using ArcGIS and AML scripting

· Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

Registrations and Certifications

1982 California Certified Engineer-in-Training

Professional Experience

1999-2010 ENVIRON International Corporation, Novato, CA

Senior Consultant/Project Manager

Development, evaluation and application of emissions, meteorological, and advanced photochemical air quality models. Application of regulatory emissions and air quality modeling systems for a variety of State, local and Tribal agency air quality modeling studies. Representative assignments include the following:

· Management of air quality modeling projects for Alberta Environment to apply the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) modeling system to assess air quality impacts associated with oil sands development activities in Northeastern Alberta.

· Management of an air quality modeling project for British Columbia’s Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport to assess the changes to air quality and health effects associated with the implementation of the 2008 British Columbia Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the 2008 BC Air Action Plan (AAP)

· Management of the development of an updated emissions inventory and air quality modeling system for Hong Kong - the Pollutants in the Atmosphere and Transport over Hong Kong (PATH)

· Development and evaluation of biogenic emission inventories for a variety of clients across the U.S. using the Model for Emissions of Gasses and Aerosols in Nature (MEGAN) and the Biogenic Emissions Inventory System (BEIS)

· Managed the development of the Western Regional Air Partnership (WRAP) Technical Support System (TSS), a web-based system providing support to States and Tribes to address the EPA’s Regional Haze Rule modeling and data analysis efforts, including providing technical support for air quality and emissions inventory data analysis, GIS database development and user support

· Managed the development of a comprehensive criteria and hazardous air pollutant emission inventory for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in support of the Western Arizona Sonora Border Air Quality Study (WASBAQS) as well as the Joint Air Toxics Assessment Project (JATAP)

· Managed the development of on-road mobile source emissions using the Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel (SMOKE) emissions processing system for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 State Implementation Plans

· Development of a GIS-based ammonia and wind blown fugitive dust emissions modeling systems and inventories for numerous clients across the U.S.

· Managed the development of a process-based ammonia emission inventory modeling system for the Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium (LADCO)

· Development of gridded ammonia emissions inventory for the South Coast Air Quality Management District using updated emissions estimates, LULC databases and GIS Arc/INFO and EPS2.0 modeling software.

· Assisted in various photochemical modeling and emissions inventory development projects and activities, specifically related to ozone particulate matter nonattainment issues across the U.S. including model input development, data analysis and control strategy evaluation.

· Assisted in numerous applications of the Comprehensive Airquality Model with extensions (CAMx) and the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) air quality modeling systems for regional ozone and particulate matter air quality studies

1991-1999 Systems Applications International, San Rafael, CA

Air Quality Consultant

Air quality data analysis, model development, application and evaluation. Representative assignments include the following:

· Application and performance evaluation of the nested grid Urban Airshed Model (UAM-V) model for large scale regional simulations

· Development and implementation of regional/urban scale interface software for UAMV/UAM-IV model simulations

· Application and development of the UAM-V model for regional and urban scale simulations

· Application and development of the Regulatory Modeling System for Aerosols and Deposition (REMSAD) for regional scale particulate and toxic deposition simulations

· Application of the MM5 meteorological modeling system for the Southeastern U.S.

· Development of finite-element schemes for the UAM-V model

· Development of Gaussian plume model for large-scale application of risk assessment and exposure

· Development of preprocessing and postprocessing software for use with UAM-IV and UAM-V models

· Client support and training for UAM-IV, UAM-V and REMSAD modeling systems

1990-1991 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Computational fluid dynamics research; Development and application of numerical quadrature solution methods for nonlinear partial differential equations.

Software and Computing Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ArcGIS (ArcINFO), Arc Macro Language (AML), Perl, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, Windows and UNIX/Linux OS, Shell Scripting

Education

1990 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Santa Barbara

Thermal Sciences, Fluid Dynamics, Control Systems Design

Dissertation: “Liquid-Liquid Driven Cavity Flows”

1986 M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Santa Barbara

Thermal Sciences, Fluid Dynamics, Control Systems Design

Thesis: “Computer Aided Control Systems Design”

1983 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Santa Barbara

Selected Publications And Presentations

Mansell, G.E., J. Walter, E. Marschall. 1994. "Liquid-Liquid Driven Cavity Flow" J. Comp. Phys., 110(4): 274-284.

Mansell, G.E., W. Merryfield, B. Shizgal, U. Weinert. 1993. "A comparison of differential quadrature methods for the solution of partial differential equations" Comp. Meth. Appl. Mech. Engr., 104:295-316.

Mansell, G.E., R. S. Hickman, E. Marschall. 1991. "A Numerical Study of Immiscible Liquid-Liquid Driven Cavity Flows" Proc. Third ASME-JSME Joint Thermal Engineering Conf., Vol. 2, J. R. Lloyd and Y. Kurosaki, Eds. (ASME, New York). pp 109-117.

Mansell, G., J. Grant, A. Bar-Ilan, A.K. Pollack, M. E. Wolf and P.G. Fields. 2008. “Development of an Air Emission Inventory for the Western Arizona Sonora Border Air Quality Study (WASBAQS) Part 1 – U.S. Emission Inventory.” Presented at the 17th International Emissions Inventory Conference, Portland, OR. June.

Mansell, G., J. Lester, A. Pollack. 2007. “Studies of Emissions from Anthropogenic and Natural Dust Sources in the Western United States”. In publication: EM, A&WMA’s Magazine for Environmental Managers. September 2007.

Hoats, A., G. Mansell. 2006. “Updated GIS Data for Use in WRAP Regional Modeling.” Presented at the 15th Annual International Emissions Inventory Conference, New Orleans, LA. May.

Mansell, G.E., S. Lau, J. Russell. 2005. “Fugitive Wind Blown Dust Emissions and Model Performance Evaluation Phase II.” Prepared for Western Governor’s Association, Denver, CO. November.

Mansell, G., Zhang, T. Rumsey, J. Fadel, J. Arogo, Z. Wang. 2005. “An Improve Process Based Ammonia Emissions Model for Agricultural Sources – Model Development.” Presented at Environmental Protection Agency’s Emissions Inventory Conference, Las Vegas, NV. April.

Mansell, G., Z. Wang, R. Zhang, J. Fadel, T. Rumery, H. Xin, Y. Liang, J. Arogo. 2005. “An Improved Process Based Ammonia Emission Model for Agricultural Sources – Emission Estimates.” Presented at Environmental Protection Agency’s Emissions Inventory Conference, Las Vegas, NV. April.

Mansell, G., G. Yarwood. 2005. “On-Shore Impacts of OCS Emissions: A Preliminary Look at Texas.” Presented at the 23rd Information Transfer Meeting, Kenner, LA. January.

Mansell, G., M. Chitjian. 2004. “An Improved Ammonia Inventory for the WRAP Domain.” Presented at the International Emissions Inventory Conference; Working for Clean Air in Clearwater: Clearwater, Fl. June.

Mansell, G., T.E. Stoeckenius, C. Tran, S. Coulter-Burke, M. Jimenez and G. Wilson. 2004. “Top-Down Evaluation of Mobile6 Based Emission Inventories in Four Cities Via Reconciliation Of HC/NOX and CO/NOX Ratios with Ambient Monitoring Data.” Presented at 14th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop. San Diego, California, March.

Tai, E., M. Jimenez, O. Nopmongcol, G. Wilson, G. Mansell, B. Koo, G. Yarwood. 2008. “Boundary Conditions and Fire Emissions Modeling.” Prepared for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, Texas. September.

Kemball-Cook, S., J. Johnson, E. Tai, M. Jimenez, G. Mansell, and G. Yarwood. 2008. “Modeling Northeast Texas Ozone for May-June 2005”. Prepared for the East Texas Council of Governments, Kilgore, TX. August.

Mansell, G., A. Pollack, J. Grant, A. Bar-Ilan, R. Parikh, S. Shepard, M. Russell, Marty Wolf, P. Fields. 2008. “Development of Air Emissions Inventory for the Western Arizona Sonora Border Air Quality Study (WASBAQS). Prepared for Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Phoenix, AZ. June.

Emery, C.A., G. Mansell, G. Yarwood, A. Pollack. 2008. “Modeling Hazardous Air Pollutants in Phoenix.” Prepared for Arizona Department of Air Quality, Phoenix, AZ. February

Mansell, G., J. Johnson, G. Yarwood. 2007. “Biogenic Emission Inventories for Texas from the MEGAN Model.” Prepared for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Austin, TX. August.

Pollack, A.K., J. Russell, S. Rao, G. Mansell, J.Scarborough. 2005. “Wyoming 2002 emission Inventory: Mobile and Area Source Emissions.” Prepared for Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Cheyenne, WY. November.

Mansell, G.E., S. Lau, J. Russell. 2005. “Fugitive Wind Blown Dust Emissions and Model Performance Evaluation Phase II.” Prepared for Western Governor’s Association, Denver, CO. November.

Morris, R.E., G.E. Mansell, E. Tai, D.A. McNally and T.W. Tesche. 2004. “Air Quality Modeling Analysis for the Denver Early Action Compact: Preliminary Photochemical Base Case Modeling and Model Performance Evaluation for the Summer ’02 Denver Ozone Season and Embedded High 8-Hour Ozone Episodes”. Prepared for Denver Regional Air Quality Council, Denver, Colorado. Prepared by ENVIRON International Corporation, Novato, CA. November.

Mansell, G.E., G. Yarwood, M. Jimenez, S. Lau. 2004. “2000 Gulf-Wide Emissions Inventory – OCS On-Shore Impacts Modeling (Texas), A Preliminary Look.” Prepared for Minerals Management Service, New Orleans, LA. October.

Mansell, G.E., G. Yarwood, S. Lau, J. Russell, E. Tai. 2004. “2010 Future Year Ozone Modeling for the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.” Prepared for Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, TX. October.

Mansell, G.E., G. Yarwood, M. Jimenez, C. Emery, S. Rao, S. Lau. 2004. “Ozone Modeling for the Northeast Texas Early Action Compact.” Prepared for East Texas Council of Governments, Kilgore, TX. September.

Mansell, G.E. 2004. “An Improved Ammonia Inventory for the WRAP Domain.” Volume I & II. Prepared for Western Governors’ Association, Denver, CO. August.

Mansell, G.E., A.K. Pollack, M. Masonjones, S. Coulter-Burke, S. Lau, P. Chandraker. 2004. “Characterization of Emission Sources Near Class I Areas in the WRAP Region.” Prepared for Western Governors’ Association, Denver, CO. June.

Mansell, G.E., M. Wolf, J. Gillies, W. Barnard, M. Omary. 2004. “ Determining Fugitive Dust Emissions from Wind Erosion.” Prepared for Western Governors’ Association, Denver, CO. March.

Mansell, G.E., A.K. Pollack, C. Lindhjem, T.E. Stoeckenius, C. Tran, M. Jimenez, G. Wilson, S. Coulter-Burke. 2004. “Evaluation of the US EPA MOBILE6 Highway Vehicle Emission Factor Model”. Prepared for Coordinating Research Council, Inc., Alpharetta, GA. March.

Mansell, G.E., R. Morris, E. Tai. 2004. “ Air Quality Modeling Analysis for the Denver Early Action Ozone compact: 2007 Base, Case, Control Strategy and Sensitivity Analysis Modeling.” Prepared for Denver Regional Air Quality Council, Denver, CO. January.

Mansell, G.E., A.K. Pollack, C. Lindhjem, T.E. Stoeckenius, C. Tran, M. Jimenez, G. Wilson, S. Coulter-Burke. 2003. “ Evaluation of the US EPA MOBILE6 Highway Vehicle Emission Factor Model.” Prepared for Coordinating Research Council, Alpharetta, GA. December.

Mansell, G.E. 2003. “Determining Fugitive Dust Emissions from Wind Erosion.” Prepared for Western Governors’ Association, Denver, CO. October.

Mansell, G.E., T. Dinh. 2003. “Air Quality Modeling analysis for the San Juan County Early Action Ozone Compact: Development of the 2002 Base Case Modeling Inventory.” Prepared for New Mexico Environment Department, Santa Fe, N.M. October.

Mansell, G.E., G. Yarwood, M. Jimenez, T. Dihn. 2003. “Development of Base Case Photochemical Modeling to Address 1-Hour and 8-Hour Ozone Attainment in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.” Prepared for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Austin, Texas. October.

Mansell, G.E., T. Dinh. 2003. “Air Quality Modeling Analysis for the Denver Early Action Ozone Compact.” Prepared for Denver Regional Air Quality Council, Denver, CO. September.

Mansell, G.E., T. Stoeckenius, C. Tran, S. Coulter-Burke, M. Jimenez, G. Wilson. 2003. “Evaluation of the Mobile Emission Factor Model: Task 2: Reconciliation of HC/NOx and CO/NOx Ratios in MOBILE6 Based Emission Inventories with Ambient Data.” Prepared for Coordinating Research Council. September.

Tesche, T.W., D.E. McNally, C. Loomis, R.W. Morris and G.E. Mansell. 2003. “Revised Ozone Modeling Protocol -- Air Quality Modeling Analysis for the Denver Early Action Ozone Compact: Modeling Protocol, Episode Selection, and Domain Definition”. Prepared by Alpine Geophysics, LLC, Ft. Wright, Kentucky and ENVIRON International Corporation, Novato, CA. Prepared for Mr. Gerald Dilley, Denver Regional Air Quality Council. May.

Mansell, G. E., R. Morris, A. Pollack, C. Lindhjem, Y. Jia, G. Wilson. 2002. “Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Air Quality and Human Health.” Prepared for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Summary Report. November.

Mansell, G.E., C. Emery, G. Wilson, T. Stoeckenius, E. Tai. 2002. “Updates to REMSAD-ST A Modeling Tool for use in Particulate Regulatory Impact Analyses.” EPA Contract NO. 68-D-00-283. Prepared for E.H. Pechan & Associates, Inc., EPA. September.

Mansell, G.E., D. Souten, A. Pollack, R. Morris, B. Joy, C. Anderson, D. Calkins, G. Hawthorne, R. Sawyer, Ph.D., R. Chi, C. Tan, C. Emery, and E. Tai. 2002. Transportation Effects of the 1997 Changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.” Prepared for the National Cooperative Highway Research Program. September.

Mansell, G.E., C. Emery, G. Wilson, G. Yarwood. 2002. “Development of a Joint CAMx Photochemical Modeling Database for the Four Southern Texas Near Non-Attainment Areas.” Prepared for the Texas Near Non-attainment Areas through the Alamo Area Council of Governments, Capitol Area Planning Council, City of Corpus Christi, City of Victoria. August.

Mansell, G.E., R. Morris, E. Tai, S. Lau. 2001. “Future-Year Ozone Modeling of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area and Preliminary Emission Control Sensitivity Simulation.” Prepared for the Oklahoma Dept. of Environmental Quality. October.

Mansell, G.E, R. Morris, E. Tai. 2000. “Assessment of Alternative Ozone Attainment Control Strategies for the Dallas-For Worth Area.” Draft. Prepared for Dick Robertson, Texas Utilities. February.

Mansell, G.E., P. D. Guthrie, D. Gao. 1998. "Evaluation of the Performance of the REMSAD Modeling System for Fine Particles and Deposition.” Prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mansell, G.E., P. D. Guthrie, H. Tunggal, D. Gao. 1998. "Development of Atmospheric Depositions Estimates of Mercury and Other Chemicals.” Prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mansell, G.E., D. Gao. 1997. "Technical Memorandum. Specification of Initial and Boundary Conditions for REMSAD Model Application.” Prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water.

Mansell, G.E., 1997. "Technical Memorandum. Recommendation of Modeling Periods for REMSAD Model Application.” Prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water.

Mansell, G.E, (with others). 1995. "Development and Preliminary Testing of the Regulatory Modeling System for Aerosols and Deposition (REMSAD).” Prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mansell, G.E, P. D. Guthrie, C. A. Emery, M. P. Ligocki. 1995. "Phase I of the Great Waters Impacts Analysis Pilot Study.” Prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mansell, G.E., S. G. Douglas, T. C. Myers. 1995. "Application of UAM-V to the Northeast as Part of Phase I of the Modeling Ozone Cooperative (MOCA): 1-11 July 1988 Base-Case Modeling Exercises SAI No. 95031. Prepared for the MOCA Technical Committee.

Mansell, G.E, R. E. Morris. 1994. "Comparative Evaluation of the ROM, UAM-V Using the ROM Database, and UAM-V Using a Higher Resolution Database for the July 5-8, 1988 Ozone Episode." Prepared for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.

Mansell, G.E, R. E. Morris. 1994. "UAM-V Simulation of the July 1-15, 1988 Ozone Episode using the ROM Database.” Prepared for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.

Mansell, G.E, (with others). 1994. "Preliminary Estimation of the Ozone Impacts of a 0.15 lb/MMBtu NOx Regional Emission Control Strategy in the Northeast U.S. Prepared for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.

Mansell, G.E. 1994. "Photochemical Modeling of the Lake Michigan Region for the 1991 Lake Michigan Ozone Study (LMOS) Episodes using the Nested-Grid Urban Airshed Model (UAM-V).” Prepared for Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium.

Mansell, G.E., R. E. Morris. 1993. "Regional Ozone Modeling of the June 22-28, 1991 LMOS Episode: Comparison of the ROM and UAM-V using the Same Data Base.” Prepared for Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium.

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