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Paul C. Johnson

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  • School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
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Dr. Johnson is the Executive Dean of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and is a Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. He has also served as ASU’s Associate Vice President for Research and Engineering’s Associate Dean for Research.  Prior to joining ASU in 1994 he was a Senior Research Engineer at the Shell Oil/Shell Chemical Westhollow Technology Center in Houston, TX.

Dr. Johnson is recognized for contributions to the fields of soil and groundwater remediation and risk assessment; more specifically, the design, monitoring, and optimization of soil and groundwater remediation systems and the monitoring and modeling of exposure pathways.  Much of this work forms the basis for current practice for the most widely applied technologies and for regulatory guidance in the area of risk and exposure assessment.

Since 2003, Dr. Johnson has also served as the Editor for the National Ground Water Association’s journal Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation.

Contaminant fate and migration in the environment

Soil and groundwater remediation (soil vapor extraction, in situ air sparging, bioremediation, permeable reactive barriers, thermal remediation, chemical oxidation, etc.) for sites and aquifers impacted with petroleum chemicals and fuel oxygenates (MTBE, TBA, benzene, etc.), chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE, TCA, DCE, etc.), and agrichemicals (pesticides, insecticides, etc.).

Risk and exposure assessment (soil vapor intrusion to buildings, vapor emissions, groundwater resource impacts, cleanup level development, etc.)

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
Princeton University 1987
M.A. Chemical Engineering
Princeton University 1984
B.S. Chemical Engineering
University of California - Davis 1983

- AEHS Academic Career Recognition Award, 2006
- ASCE/CERF Charles Pankow Award for Innovation Finalist, 2005
- White House Closing the Circle Award Winner, 2003
- National Pollution Prevention Roundtable Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Project Award, 2003
- ASCE/CERF Charles Pankow Award for Innovation Finalist, 2003
- Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Project of the Year, 2002
- ASU College of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, 2002
- CEAS Alumni SOAR Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, 2002 
- National Ground Water Association (NGWA) 2001 Outstanding Ground Water Remediation Project Award, 2001
- AWPCA Quentin Mees Research Award (w/C. Bruce), 2000
- ASU Parents Association Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2000
- ASU College of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, 1998     
- ASCE Student Chapter Best Teacher Award, 1996
- AWPCA Quentin Mees Research Award, 1995
- NGWA/API National Conference Best Paper, 1994
- Shell Oil Company Recognition Award, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994
- Princeton University Wallace Memorial Fellowship in Engineering, 1986-1987
- University of California Stauffer Chemical Scholarship, 1983
- University of California ARCO Scholarship, 1982
- American Military Engineers Scholarship, 1982
- Associate Western Universities DOE Research Fellowship, 1981
- Phi Kappa Phi - National Honor Society
- Tau Beta Pi - National Engineering Honor Society
- Pi Mu Epsilon - National Mathematics Honor Society

  1. Luo, H., P. Dahlen, P.C. Johnson, T. Peargin, and T. Creamer.  2009. Spatial Variability of Soil-Gas Concentrations near and beneath a Building Overlying Shallow Petroleum Hydrocarbon–Impacted Soils. Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation.  29 (1). 81-91.
  2. Lesser, L.E, P. C. Johnson, R. Aravena, G.E. Spinnler, C.L. Bruce, and J.P. Salanitro.  2008.  An Evaluation of Compound-Specific Isotope Analyses for Assessing the Biodegradation of MTBE at Port Hueneme, CA. Environmental Science and Technology. 42 (17). 6637–6643.
  3. Lundegard, P.D., P.C. Johnson, and P. Dahlen. 2008. Oxygen Transport from the Atmosphere to Soil Gas Beneath a Slab-on-Grade Foundation Overlying Petroleum-Impacted Soil. Environmental Science and Technology. 42 (15). 5534–5540.
  4. Xu, Y., L.A. Baker, and P.C. Johnson.  2007. Trends in Groundwater Nitrate Contamination in the Phoenix, Arizona, USA Region. Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation.  27 (2). 49 – 56.
  5. P.Lundegard, P.D., P.C. Johnson, and Z. Liu.  2006.  Source Zone Natural Attenuation at Petroleum Hydrocarbon Spill Sites – I: Site-Specific Assessment Approach. Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation. 26 (4). 82 – 92. 
  6. Johnson, P.C., P.D. Lundegard, and Z. Liu.  2006.  Source Zone Natural Attenuation at Petroleum Hydrocarbon Spill Sites – II: Application to Source Zones at a Former Oil Production Field. Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation. 26 (4), 93–106
  7. Abreu, L. and P.C. Johnson.  2005. Abreu, L. D. V. and P.C. Johnson.  Modeling the Effect of Aerobic Biodegradation on Soil Vapor Intrusion into Buildings - Influence of Degradation Rate, Source Concentration, and Depth. Environmental Science and Technology. 40 (7). 2304-2315.
  8. Abreu, L. and P.C. Johnson.  2005.  Effect of Vapor Source-Building Separation and Building Construction on Soil Vapor Intrusion as Studied with a Three-Dimensional Numerical Model. Environmental Science and Technology. 39(12).  4550-4561.
  9. Johnson, P.C.. 2005. Sensitivity Analysis and Identification of Critical and Non-Critical Parameters for the Johnson and Ettinger Vapor Intrusion Model. Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation Winter 2005. 25 (1). 63-78.
  10. Lundegard, P.D. and P.C. Johnson.  2004.  A Composite Plume Approach for the Analysis of Dissolved Contaminants in Ground Water versus Distance from Source Areas.  Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation.  Summer 2004. 24 (3). 69 - 75.
  11. Bruce, C.L., I.L. Amerson, R.L. Johnson, and P.C. Johnson. 2001. Use of an SF6-Based Diagnostic Tool for Assessing Air Distributions and Oxygen Transfer Rates during IAS Operation. Bioremediation Journal, 5(4):337-347.
  12. Johnson, P.C., A. Leeson, R.L. Johnson, C.M. Vogel, R.E. Hinchee, M. Marley, T. Peargin, C.L. Bruce, I.L. Amerson, C.T. Coonfare, and R.D. Gillespie.  2001. A Practical Approach for the Selection, Pilot Testing, Design, and Monitoring of In Situ Air Sparging/Biosparging Systems. Bioremediation Journal, 5(4):267-281.
  13. Abranovic, D.,  P. C. Johnson,  R. J. Charbeneau, and T. Hemstreet.  2000. A Graphical Approach for Determining Dilution-Attenuation Factors: Basic Theory and Approach for Submerged Sources. Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation.
  14. Salanitro, J. P., P. C. Johnson, G. E. Spinnler, P. M. Maner, H. L. Wisniewski and C. L. Bruce.  2000. Field-Scale Demonstration of Enhanced MTBE Bioremediation through Aquifer Bioaugmentation and Oxygenation. Environmental Science and Technology. 34(19). 4152-4162
  15. Johnson, P.C., A. Das, and C. Bruce.  1999.  Effect of Flowrate Changes and Pulsing on the Treatment of Source Zones by In Situ Air Sparging.  Environmental Science and Technology. 33 (10).  1726-1731.
  16. Johnson, P.C., C. Bruce. R.L. Johnson, and M.W. Kemblowski.  1998.  In Situ Measurement of Effective Vapor-Phase Porous Medium Diffusion Coefficients.  Environmental Science and Technology.  32.  3405-3409.     
  17. Johnson, P.C..  1998.  An Assessment of the Contributions of Volatilization and Biodegradation to In Situ Air Sparging Performance.  Environmental Science and Technology. 32 (2).  276-281.
  18. Rutherford, K..W., D.H. Bass, W., W. McPhee, P.C. Johnson. 1997. Estimation of Oxygen Mass Transfer Coefficients During Air Sparging.  Bioremediation. 4 (1). 153-158.
  19. Rutherford, K.W. and P.C. Johnson.  1996.  Effects of Process Control Changes on Aquifer Oxygenation Rates During In Situ Air Sparging in Homogeneous Aquifers.  Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation.  16 (4).  132 - 141
  20. Johnson, P.C. and R.A. Ettinger. 1991.  Heuristic Model for the Intrusion Rate of Contaminant Vapors Into Buildings.  Environ. Sci. Technol.. 25(8).  1445-1452.
  21. Johnson, P.C., C.C. Stanley, M.W. Kemblowski, D.L. Byers, and J.D. Colthart.  1990.  A Practical Approach to the Design, Operation, and Monitoring of In Situ Soil-Venting Systems.  Ground Water Monit. Rev.. 10 (2).  159 - 178.
  22. Johnson, P.C., M. W. Kemblowski,  and J. D. Colthart. 1990.  Quantitative Analysis for the Cleanup of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soils by In Situ Soil Venting. Ground Water. 3 (28):413-429.

Patents:

  1. Salanitro, J.P., P.C. Johnson, S.M. Stearns, P.M. Maner, J.H. Miller, and G.E. Spinnler.  2004.  In Situ method and Apparatus for Biodegradation of Alkyl Ethers and Tertiary Butyl Alcohol.  U.S. Patent 6,808,632
  2. Salanitro, J.P., P.C. Johnson, S.M. Stearns, P.M. Maner, J.H. Miller, and G.E. Spinnler.  2004.  In Situ method and Apparatus for Biodegradation of Alkyl Ethers and Tertiary Butyl Alcohol.  U.S. Patent 6,776,910 B2
  3. Salanitro, J.P., P.C. Johnson, S.M. Stearns, P.M. Maner, J.H. Miller, and G.E. Spinnler.  2003.  In Situ method and Apparatus for Biodegradation of Alkyl Ethers and Tertiary Butyl Alcohol.  U.S. Patent 6,503,395 B1.
  4. Marsden, A.R. Jr., D.A. Weingaertner, L.W.R. Dicks, A.L. Otermat, P.C. Johnson.  1997.  Enhanced Deep Soil Vapor Extraction Process and Apparatus Utilizing Sheet Metal Pilings.  U.S. Patent 5,660,500.
  5. Johnson, P.C..  1993.  In Situ Soil Heating Press/Vapor Extraction System.  U.S. Patent 5,244,310.
  6. Johnson, P.C., D.A. Weingaertner, L.W.R. Dicks, A.L. Otermat, and A.R. Marsden, Jr..  1993.  Enhanced Deep Soil Vapor Extraction Process and Apparatus for Removing Contaminants Trapped in or Below the Water Table.  U.S. Patent 5,271,693.
  7. Dicks, L.W.R., P.C. Johnson, A.R. Marsden, Jr., D.A. Weingaertner. 1993.  Modified Heater for In Situ Soil Heating.  U.S. Patent 5,233,164.
  8. Marsden, A.R., A.L. Otermat, D.A. Weingaertner, P.C. Johnson, L.W.R. Dicks, H.B. Wilde.  1993.  Heater Blanket for In Situ Soil Heating.  U.S. Patent 5,221,827.
  9. Johnson, P.C. and D.A. Weingaertner.  1993.  In Situ Thermal Desorption of Contaminated Surface Soil.  U.S. Patent 5,193,934.
  10. Johnson, P.C. and D.A. Weingaertner.  1992.  In Situ Soil Decontamination Process With Subsurface Vapor Recovery.  U.S. Patent 5,169,263.
  11. Johnson, P.C., J.D. Colthart, A.L. Otermat, D.A. Weingaertner, C.C. Chou, D.L. Byers, S.M. Stearns, A.R. Marsden Jr., and G.M. Deeley.  1992.  Soil Decontamination.  U.S. Patent 5,114,497.
  12. Johnson, P.C., A.L. Otermat, and C.C. Chou.  1991.  In Situ Decontamination of Spills and Landfills by Focused Microwave/Radio Frequency Heating and a Closed-Loop Vapor Flushing and Vacuum Recovery System.  U.S. Patent 5,076,727.

ASU101 The ASU Experience

CEE560 Soil and Groundwater Remediation

CEE564 Contaminant Fate and Transport

CEE598 Data Synthesis