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Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D.

Background

Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D., is a distinguished environmental chemist specializing in chemical fate and transport, air dispersion modeling, risk assessment, and environmental remediation. As a Principal Environmental Chemist and founding partner of Soil Water Air Protection Enterprise (SWAPE), Dr. Rosenfeld has over 25 years of experience in environmental investigations and risk assessments. His work focuses on evaluating the impacts of environmental contaminants on human health, property, and ecological systems. He has testified in over a hundred depositions and provided trial testimony across the United States.

Education

Ph.D. in Soil Chemistry, University of Washington, 1999. Dissertation: "Characterization, Quantification, and Control of Odor Emissions from Biosolids Application to Forest Soil."
M.S. in Environmental Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1995. Thesis: "Economics of Organic Waste Utilization."
B.A. in Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1991. Focus: "Wastewater Treatment and Sustainability."

Professional Experience

Soil Water Air Protection Enterprise (SWAPE)

**Principal and Founding Partner (2003–present):** At SWAPE, Dr. Rosenfeld directs air dispersion modeling, exposure assessments, and designs remediation programs for contaminated sites. He has served as an expert witness in numerous environmental litigation cases involving soil, water, and air contaminants from industrial, agricultural, and military sources.

Previous Roles

UCLA School of Public Health:

 - Lecturer (2007–2011)
 - Adjunct Professor (2003–2006)

Komex H2O Science: Senior Remediation Scientist (2001–2003)
Ogden: Navy Risk Assessor (2000–2001)
Bechtel: Navy Risk Assessor (1999–2000)
Peace Corps and World Wildlife Fund, St. Kitts, West Indies: Scientist (1991–1993)

Areas of Expertise

Environmental contaminant fate and transport
Risk assessment and remediation
Air dispersion modeling
Vapor intrusion exposure modeling
Assessment of greenhouse gas and odorous emissions
Evaluation of pollution impacts from unconventional oil drilling, industrial facilities, and military sites

Key Publications

Rosenfeld, P.E., Spaeth, K.R., McCarthy, S.J., et al. (2024). "Camp Lejeune Marine Cancer Risk Assessment for Exposure to Contaminated Drinking Water." Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. DOI: [10.1007/s11270-022-06025-6](https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-06025-6).
Rosenfeld, P.E., Spaeth, K.R., Remy, L.L., Byers, V., et al. (2023). "Perfluoroalkyl Substances Exposure in Firefighters: Sources and Implications." Environmental Research. DOI: [10.1016/j.envres.2022.115164](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.115164).
Cheremisinoff, N.P., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2011). Risks of Hazardous Wastes. William Andrew Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-4377-7843-4.
Rosenfeld, P.E., & Suffet, I.H. (2007). "The Anatomy of Odour Wheels for Odours of Drinking Water, Wastewater, Compost, and Urban Environments." Water Science & Technology. DOI: [10.2166/wst.2007.533](https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2007.533).
Rosenfeld, P.E., Grey, M.A., & Sellew, P. (2004). "Measurement of Biosolids Odor and Odorant Emissions from Windrows, Static Pile, and Biofilter." Water Environment Research. DOI: [10.2175/106143004X141807](https://doi.org/10.2175/106143004X141807).
Gonzalez, J., Feng, L., Rosenfeld, P.E., et al. (2010). "PCBs and Dioxins/Furans in Attic Dust Collected Near Former PCB Production and Secondary Copper Facilities in Sauget, IL." Procedia Environmental Sciences. DOI: [10.1016/j.proenv.2010.10.011](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proenv.2010.10.011).
Remy, L.L., Clay, T., Byers, V., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2019). "Hospital, Health, and Community Burden After Oil Refinery Fires, Richmond, California 2007 and 2012." Environmental Health. DOI: [10.1186/s12940-019-0482-1](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-019-0482-1).
Rosenfeld, P.E., & Clark, J.J.J. (2007). "The Use of an Odor Wheel Classification for Evaluation of Human Health Risk Criteria for Compost Facilities." Water Science & Technology. DOI: [10.2166/wst.2007.532](https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2007.532).
Sullivan, P.J., Clark, J.J.J., Agardy, F.J., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2007). Toxic Legacy: Synthetic Toxins in the Food, Water, and Air in American Cities. Elsevier Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-12-370541-8.
Rosenfeld, P.E., & Henry, C.L. (2001). "Wood Ash Control of Odor Emissions from Biosolids Application." Journal of Environmental Quality. DOI: [10.2134/jeq2001.302187x](https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2001.302187x).

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