Dr. Paul Lear
Senior Technical Director
Dr. Paul Lear, a leading authority in stabilization/solidification (S/S) technology, brings over 30 years of experience in full-scale remediation projects to Cascade. As a key technical expert in In Situ Stabilization (ISS), Dr. Lear has pioneered numerous groundbreaking advancements in the field.
His impressive career includes pioneering the first applications of in situ chemical oxidation and thermal treatment using auger mixers, establishing the first Construction and Maintenance Use Area (CAMU) for waste treatment in California, implementing the first full-scale S/S treatment for dioxin and explosive-contaminated soils, and groundbreaking ISS work at a manufactured gas plant site in New Jersey. Dr. Lear's expertise extends internationally, with notable achievements such as the first S/S of organic wastes in Australia and the first large-scale S/S treatment in Canada.
Dr. Lear is dedicated to developing innovative and effective solutions to complex environmental challenges, consistently advancing the capabilities of environmental remediation technologies.
Education: PhD Soil Chemistry/Mineralogy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, MS Soil Chemistry/Mineralogy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, BS Soil Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln