Senior Environmental Scientist

Robert Kurkjian, Ph.D.

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Dr. Robert Kurkjian has devoted his career to protecting the environment, reducing risks to public health, and providing education and training in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Kurkjian has more than 28 years of experience conducting complex environmental investigations; evaluating surface water, ground water, and drinking water quality; remediating soil and groundwater; performing air quality studies; and managing hazardous wastes.
Dr. Kurkjian provides litigation support, expert technical review, and strategic planning regarding environmental impacts, resource management, and Brownfield redevelopment. He serves as a Technical Advisor to several environmental organizations and is a member of the Board of Directors of Chemists without Borders. Dr. Kurkjian serves on the Environmental Advisory Commission of the City of Pasadena where he provides expert advice related to energy, water, and the City’s Climate Action Plan and Zero Waste Plan.