Expertise and Professional Background

Groundwater Modeling Expert

Dr. Gould has been at the forefront of groundwater modeling for more than three decades. His experience includes:

• Building, calibrating, and executing models for large sites with complex stratigraphy
• Supporting well head protection plans for public water supplies
• Conducting remedial investigations for complex sites
• Assisting with construction site dewatering projects

Dr. Gould has also applied his modeling skills in forensic capacities, using travel time evaluations to determine contaminant release dates and identify responsible parties. His expertise has made numerical groundwater modeling more accessible and cost-effective for smaller sites, potentially saving clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in remediation costs.

Risk Assessment Innovator

Dr. Gould has developed innovative approaches to risk assessment, including:

• Creating screening tools to determine which sites require in-depth risk assessment or corrective action
• Demonstrating site safety to regulators
• Evaluating exposure pathways
• Developing concise evaluation procedures for simple sites
• Managing complex sites with multiple contaminant sources through changing regulatory standards

Previous Experience

Before founding WWGeosciences, Dr. Gould worked as a project geochemist at Earth Sciences Consultants, where he:

• Coordinated numerous hydrogeologic investigations and groundwater assessments
• Supervised the installation of hundreds of monitoring wells and test borings
• Initiated and managed the company’s groundwater modeling practice

Academic Background and Research

Dr. Gould received his Ph.D. in Geochemistry and Mineralogy from Penn State in 1989. His doctoral research focused on “Hydrothermal Replacement of Calcite by Sphalerite in a Temperature Gradient.” This work involved:

• Designing and conducting laboratory experiments using high-temperature saline aqueous solutions
• Building custom laboratory apparatus
• Observing and interpreting results

During his academic career, Dr. Gould also secured a patent for synthesizing compounds of transition metals, zirconium, and phosphate.

Current Role and Services

As the founder of WWGeosciences, Dr. Gould is responsible for operations and business development. He primarily works as:

• A sub-consultant to smaller consulting firms
• A technical advisor to law firms and citizens groups

His services include groundwater modeling, risk assessment, and exposure assessments to support risk-based corrective action.