TestAmerica Expert Dr. Kesavalu (Doss) Bagawandoss, J.D. to Present Webinar on Enhanced Hydrocarbon Testing

TestAmerica Laboratories, the leader in environmental testing, announced this week the next presentation in its groundbreaking Ask the Expert webinar series.  Dr. Kesavalu (Doss) Bagawandoss, Laboratory Director at TestAmerica’s Nashville facility, will present the second part of his webinar miniseries on the topic of Enhanced Hydrocarbon testing.  The webinar, entitled Enhanced Hydrocarbon Fingerprinting Methods Part II, will be presented live on November 7, 2017 at 1:30 PM EST.
 
Dr. Doss’ miniseries focuses on the evolving practice of utilizing chemical fingerprinting on petroleum products and crude oil. Part I of the series provided an overview of available methodologies for fingerprinting, and discussed how enhanced hydrocarbon testing can provide the basis for identifying and distinguishing the sources of petroleum products in instances of spills or natural seeps.  A recording of the Part I presentation can be requested on the TestAmerica Website.  In part II of the series, Dr. Doss will focus on specific volatiles analyses available for fingerprinting of petroleum products and LNAPL, including Tier I, II and III techniques, as well as statistical methods. 
 
Throughout his 30 year career in the environmental laboratory industry, Dr. Doss has held numerous positions, including Chemist, Program Manager, Technical Director, Laboratory Director and Executive Manager.  Renowned throughout the industry, Dr. Doss is a proven leader in the areas of hydrocarbon chemistry, hydraulic fracturing, and the crude oil transportation sector.  He is a member of various technical committees and organizations, including the GPA Technical Committee, ASTM subcommittee on Hydraulic Fracturing, and several API Rail Standards committees.  Dr. Doss also served for five years as chair of the EPA-TNI-NEMC shale gas exploration session.
 
Dr. Doss received his Ph.D. in Engineering (Environmental Science) from the University of Oklahoma, a M.S. in Chemistry from Wichita State University, a B. S. in Chemistry from Loyola College, University of Madras, and a J.D. from Southern University Law Center.  He is also a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. 
 
TestAmerica’s Ask the Expert program provides unmatched access to a nationally recognized panel of more than 30 experts in the environmental field.  For more information on the program, or to register for the upcoming webinar, please visit http://www.testamericainc.com/services/webinar_series/.
 
About TestAmerica
 
TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the United States, with over 80 locations providing innovative technical expertise and comprehensive analytical testing services. Specialty analyses include source, ambient and indoor air, water quality, compliance, desalination, shale gas, specialty organics, emergency response, industrial hygiene, dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues, PFAS and emerging contaminants, explosives, treatability studies, Federal/DoD, and radiochemistry and mixed waste testing.
 
TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&K, the leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; and TestAmerica Air Emissions Corp. (METCO Environmental), specializing in air emissions testing. TestAmerica currently employs more than 2,000 professionals dedicated to exceptional service and solutions for our clients’ environmental testing needs.
 
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