About

ABOUT

Since 1985, Dr. Jersak has had an extensive and diverse career in the earth and environmental sciences, both in academia and consulting. His professional experience generally includes: characterizing site and material conditions in "clean" and contaminated environments, including characterizing (bio)geochemical processes and effects in such environments; developing/designing remedial (cleanup) technologies and approaches; and remedy implementation. Dr. Jersak's work in various characterization- and remedy-related areas covers a broad spectrum of environmental media and settings, including: geologic strata; soils; sediments; groundwater; surface water; atmospheric inputs ("acid rain"); wetlands and industrial properties. He has been involved in project activities and research as diverse as conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to investigating ways to enhance evaporation from brine-filled surface-water impoundments.

Since 1998, Dr Jersak's work has focused exclusively on contaminated sediments in freshwater and marine environments. Having first served as R&D Director for AquaBlok, Ltd. in the USA (8 years) then as Technical Manager for Biologge AS in Norway (6 years), his main focus during this time has been remediating contaminated sediments using in-situ capping (and treatment) products, namely AquaBlok® and related product lines, currently known as BioBlok® in Scandinavia.

Dr. Jersak entered the field of contaminated sediments from a commercial - not academic - perspective. Since 1998, he has gained a wide perspective and understanding, knowledge and applied skills related to:

How the use of engineered capping and treatment products fits into the broader context of sediment remediation using in-situ approaches - in general, including the use of conventional (non-reactive) materials;
How in-situ capping and treatment approaches fit into the broader context of sediment remediation using in-situ approaches - in general, including the use of conventional (non-reactive) materials;
How in-situ capping and treatment approaches fit into the overall framework of and options for managing/remediating contaminated sediments and related risks (capping vs treatment vs removal vs Monitored Natural Recovery); and
How the art of managing/remediating contaminated sediments and risks fits into the overall lifecycle of a "typical" contaminated sediment site (characterization → risk assessment → remedy evaluation and selection → remedy implementation → post-remedy monitoring).

Consequently, he has a firm grasp and working knowledge of other non-capping and non-remediation related aspects of the contaminated sediment field.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:

Bachelor of Science (BS): Geology, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA 1983
Master of Science (MS): Soil Science, University of California-Berkeley, USA 1988
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Soil Science, University of California-Berkeley, USA 1991

Past professional positions:

Technical Manager, Biologge AS, Norway 2005 - 2011
Senior Scientist, Hull & Associates, Inc., Ohio, USA 1996 - 2005
Director of Research & Development, AquaBlok, Ltd., Ohio, USA 1997 - 2005
Environmental/Soil Scientist, Boyajian & Ross, Inc., California, USA 1991 - 1997

Past academic positions:

Adjunct professor, "Wetlands ecology", Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA Spring 1997

Peer reviewer for the following scientific journals, past or present:

Geological Society of America Bulletin
Journal of Soils and Sediments
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management
Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal

For Additional Information, Click Here.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
FIBREM: Remediation of Sweden’s Fiberbank Sediments – Planning Ahead.
http://www.geo.uu.se/research/natural-resources-sustainable-development/ongoing-research/fibrem/
PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS, BOOK CHAPTERS, ETC.
Author, summaries of in-situ methods for remediating contaminated sediments,
Åtgärdsportalen website. www.atgardsportalen.se
Jersak, J., G. Göransson, Y. Ohlsson, L. Larson, P. Flyhammar, och P. Lindh (Jersak et al.). 2016 a. In-situ övertäckning av förorenade sediment. Metodöversikt. SGI Publikation 30-1 (in Swedish), Statens geotekniska institut (SGI), Linköping. www.swedgeo.se.
Jersak et al. 2016 b. In-situ capping of contaminated sediment. Sediment remediation technologies: A general overview. SGI Publication 30-3E (in English). www.swedgeo.se.
Jersak et al. 2016 c. In-situ capping of contaminated sediment. Remedial sediment capping projects, worldwide: A preliminary overview. SGI Publication 30-4E (in English). www.swedgeo.se.
Jersak et al. 2016 d. In-situ capping of contaminated sediment. Capping Sweden’s contaminated fiberbank sediments: A unique challenge. SGI vPublication 30-5E (in English). www.swedgeo.se.
Apitz, S., J. Davis, K. Finkelstein, D. Hohreiter, R. Hoke, R. Jensen, J. Jersak, V. Kirtay, E. Mack, V. Magar, D. Moore, D. Reible and R. Stahl. 2005. Assessing and Managing Contaminated Sediments: Part II, Evaluating Risk and Monitoring Sediment Remedy Effectiveness. International Environmental Assessment & Management, Vol. 1, No. 1., pp. e1-e14.
Apitz, S., J. Davis, K. Finkelstein, D. Hohreiter, R. Hoke, R. Jensen, J. Jersak, V. Kirtay, E. Mack, V. Magar, D. Moore, D. Reible and R. Stahl. 2004. Assessing and Managing Contaminated Sediments: Part I, Developing an Effective Investigation and Risk Evaluation Strategy. International Environmental Assessment & Management (online edition), Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 2-8.
Jersak, J. and E. Cherry. 2002. Characterizing the Spatial Extent of Biologically Relevant Sediment Contamination at Impacted Sites. In: Contaminated Soils, Vol. 7., P. Kostecki, E. Calabrese and J. Dragun (eds.). Amherst Scientific Publishers, MA.: pp. 435-442.
Hull J. and J. Jersak. 2000. A flexible Approach for Managing Contaminated Sediments. World Dredging, Mining & Construction, Oct. 2000: pp. 12-13.
Hull J., J. Jersak and B. McDonald. 1998. Examination of a New Remedial Technology for Capping Contaminated Sediments: Large-Scale Laboratory Evaluation of Sediment Mixing and Cap Resistance to Erosive Forces. Remediation, Vol. 8, No. 3: pp. 37-58.
Jersak J. R. Amundson and G. Brimhall. 1997. Trace metal geochemistry in Spodosols of the Northeastern United States. Journal of Environmental Quality, Vol. 26: pp. 511-521.
Jersak J., R. Amundson and G. Brimhall. 1995. A mass balance analysis of podzolization: Examples from the Northeastern United States. Geoderma, 66: pp. 15-42.
Jersak J., J. McColl and F. Hetzel. 1992. Changes in the extractability of iron, aluminum and silicon and dispersiblity by storage of California forest soils. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 23: pp. 993-1018.
Jersak J. and J. McColl. 1989. Aluminum release from solid-phase components of forest soil leached with citric acid. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J., 53: pp. 550-555.
McColl, J., A. Pohlman and J. Jersak. 1987. Aluminum solubility in coniferous California forest soil: relevance of soluble organics and the source of aluminum. In: Heavy Metals in the Environment, Vol. 2, S.E. Lindberg and T.C. Hutchison (eds.): pp. 467-469.
Applin, K. and J. Jersak. 1986. Effects of airborne particulate matter on the acidity of precipitation in Central Missouri. Atmospheric Environment, 20: pp. 965-969.
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, ETC.
Jersak, J. 2016. In-situ remedial capping of Sweden’s fiberbank sediments: A unique challenge. Fiberbankar. En workshop med presentationer och diskussioner om fiberbankar. 6-7 Oktober, 2016, Uppsala.
Snowball, I., A. Apler, L. Zillen, A. Kopf, M. O’Regan, and J. Jersak. 2016. Sweden’s Contaminated Fiberbank Sediments: A Unique Challenge for Characterization and Remediation. Abstract for “Ninth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, 9-12 January, 2017. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for oral presentation (first author).
Jersak J., G. Göransson, Y. Ohlsson, L. Larson, P. Flyhammar, and P. Lindh. 2016. In-situ Capping of Contaminated Sediments: A state-of-the-art overview from the Swedish perspective. AquaConSoil. Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources, 14th International Conference, Lyon, France, 26-30 June, 2017. Abstract submitted.
Göransson, G., J. Jersak, Y. Ohlsson, L. Larson, P. Flyhammar, och P. Lindh. 2016. Åtgärdsförberedelser och Åtgärder, Metodöversikt: In-situ övertäckning av förorenade sediment – Möjligheter, begränsningar och nationella/internationella erfarenheter. Renare Mark Nätverket. Vår mötet, 29-30 Mars, 2017, Malmö. Accepted for oral presentation (first author).
Eriksson, H. and J. Jersak. 2016. Täckning av förorenade sediment – internationella erfarenheter och svenska exempel. Renare Mark Nätverket. Studiebesök och seminarium i Oskarshamn, 27-28 September 2016, Oskarshamn. Oral presentation (first author).
Collins, J., J. Hull, J. Jersak, T. Lee and E. Hritsuk. 2015. Quality control aspects of active cap materials & placement at East Branch Grand Calumet River: Evaluation of sorption characteristics of AquaGate+Organoclay-coated materials. Sediment Management Work Group, 2015 SMWG fall sponsor forum, Arlington, VA., Dec. 2-3, 2015.
Jersak, J., M. Kallin, H. Eriksson and P. Elander. 2015. Capping soft Swedish sediments: A column-scale case study. Abstract for “Eight International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, January 12-15, 2015. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Laugesen, J., T. Möskeland, H. Mortensholm, E. Eek, D. Reible, M. Palermo and J. Jersak. 2015. Is it possible to design sediment caps for eternity? Abstract for “Eight International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, January 12-15, 2015. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J., H. Eriksson, P. Elander, J. Peterson, M. Sylvaner and M. Johansson. 2014. Giving capping a ”fair shake” when evaluating alternatives for remediation of arsenic-contaminated sediments in Lillesjön, Nässjö, Sweden. NORDOCS 2014, Stockholm, Sweden, 15-18 September, 2014. Abstract submitted.
Eriksson, H., M. Kallin, P. Elander, J. Jersak, J. Eriksson and C. Jonasson. 2014. Pilot testing of freeze dredging, capping and timber removal to support remediation of mercury contaminated sediments at Karlshäll, Luleå, Sweden. NORDOCS 2014, Stockholm, Sweden, 15-18 September, 2014. Abstract submitted.
Jersak, J. 2012. “In-situ management: The “other” approach to remediating contaminated sediments.” Vattendagarna, conference, Oktober 23-25, 2012. Jönköping, Sweden. Oral presentation.
Hjartland, T., J. Jersak, J. Collins and O. Soldal. 2012. Using carbon-enriched materials for capping contaminated sediments at the Kirkebukten site in Bergen, Norway. Abstract for “Seventh International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 4–7, 2013. Dallas, TX. Oral presentation (first author).
Jersak, J. 2012. Recognizing, optimizing and expanding the concept of in-situ treatment of ongoing contaminant inputs to sediments. NORDROCS 2012, Oslo, Norway, 18-21 September, 2012. Accepted for poster presentation.
Hjartland, T., T. Hansen and J. Jersak. 2012. Carbon-enriched capping products placed in Kirkbukten, Bergen. NORDROCS 2012, Oslo, Norway, 18-21 September, 2012. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and J. Hull. 2011. Use of carbon-amended composite particles to accomplish in-situ treatment of contaminated sediments. SedNet conference, Venice, Italy, 6-9 April, 2011. Accepted for poster presentation.
Kjeilen-Eilertsen, G., J. Jersak and S. Westerlund. 2011. “Developing treatment products for increased microbial degradation of petroleum oil spills across open-water surfaces.” Paper presented at Offshore Technical Conference, Houston, TX., 7-9 February, 2011. ATC Paper No. 928647.
Jersak, J., J. Laugesen, T. Moskeland, A. Pettersen and B. Aschjem. Action Plan for Managing Contaminated Sediments in Norway: Sandefjord Harbor Case Study. Abstract for “Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 7-10, 2011. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and F.B. Aasen. 2010. Pilot Sediment Capping in Norway: Two Case Studies. Abstract for “Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 7-10, 2011. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and P. Abrahamsen. 2010. Capping marine sediments impacted by tributyltin and other organic contaminants. NORDROCS 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark, 15-16 Sept., 2010. Poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and E. Eek. 2009. Management of tributyltin-contaminated sediments using innovative capping-based remedies. Abstract for “Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 2-5, 2009. Jacksonville, FL. Oral presentation.
Laugesen, J., D.Reible, U. Skyllberg, M. Palermo, A. Teeter, J. Skei, E. Eek, R. Kleiv, J. Jersak, H. Østbøll, and T. Møskeland. 2009. Capping of Highly Mercury-Contaminated Sediments from WWII Submarine at 150 M Water Depth. Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, February 2-5, 2009, Jacksonville, FL.
Jersak, J. and F.B. Aasen. 2008. Risk-based management of TBT-contaminated sediments in Norway: Remedial approaches, regulatory requirements and other challenges. NORDROCS 2008, Helsinki, Finland, Sept. 23-26, 2008. Poster presentation.
Jersak, J., F.B. Aasen, J. Hull and J. Collins. 2008. Innovative capping remedies for risk-based management of contaminated sediments in shallower inner-harbor areas. SedNet conference, May 27-30, 2008, Oslo, Norway. Oral presentation.
Jersak, J. and F.B. Aasen. 2008. Risk-based management of TBT-contaminated sediments in Norway: Remedial approaches, regulatory requirements and other challenges. SedNet conference, May 27-30, 2008, Oslo, Norway. Poster presentation.
Lundh, T. and J. Jersak. 2006. In Situ Treatment of Organic Contaminants in Norwegian Harbor Sediments. Abstract for “Fourth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Jan. 22-25, 2007. Savannah, GA. Accepted for oral presentation.
Jersak, J., J. Hull and P. Hutton. 2005. In Situ Hydraulic Sealing of Impoundments Using a Clay Based Composite Particle System. Abstract for conference sponsored by Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.
Jersak J. and J. Hull. 2005. Use of In Situ Capping to Improve In Situ Management Techniques. Abstract for “Third International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Jan. 24-27, 2005. New Orleans, LA.
Jersak, J., J. Hull and P. Hutton. 2004. Potential Uses of Relatively Low-Permeability Liner Systems in Pit Lake Environments. Abstract for “Pit Lakes 2004”, US EPA-sponsored conference, Nov. 16-18, 2004, Reno, NV.
Hull J., J. Jersak and H. Crowell. 2000. ‘Biofriendly’ Remediation of Impacted Wetlands. In: J.R. Means and R.E. Hitchee (eds.). Wetlands & Remediation International Conference Proceedings: pp. 229-236.
Hull J., P. Hotz and J. Jersak. 2000. Sediment Capping Demonstration Project on the Ottawa River: An Impacted Lake Erie Tributary. Proceedings of the Western Dredging Association Twentieth Technical Conference, June 25-28, 2000, Warwick, RI: pp. 441-446.
Jersak J. and J. Hull. 2000. In Situ Capping as a Facilitator for Improving In Situ Sediment Treatment Technologies. Proceedings for The Second International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, CA, May 22-25, 2000: pp. 369-377.
Hull J., J. Jersak and C. Kasper. 1999. In Situ capping of contaminated sediments: Comparing the relative effectiveness of sand versus clay mineral-based sediment caps. Proceedings of the 1999 Conference of Hazardous Waste Research, May 24-27, 1999, St. Louis, MO: pp. 286-311.
Hull J., J. Jersak, P. Pochop and J. Cummings. 1998. Evaluating a New In Situ Capping Technology for Mitigating Contaminated Sediments. Proceedings of World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODCON) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.: pp. 555-576.
Hull J. and J. Jersak. 1997. Resilience of Clay Mineral-Based Hydraulic-Barrier Materials to Climatically Induced Stresses (abstract), in Proceedings , Landfill Capping in the Semi-Arid West: Problems, Perspectives and Solutions. May 21-22, 1997. Grand Teton National Park, WY.
Jersak, J. 1991. Quantification of chemical and physical changes occurring during the pedogenic process of podzolization: Examples from the Northeastern United States, doctoral dissertation, University of California, Berkeley.
Jersak, J. and R. Amundson. 1991. Quantifying physical and chemical changes during podzolization: Examples from the Northeastern United States. 83rd Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 313.
Jersak J. and R. Amundson. 1990. Evaluating parent material uniformity in some New England Spodosols. 82nd Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 296.
McColl J., A. Pohlman, J. Jersak, C. Tam and R. Northup. 1988. Organics and metal solubility in forest soils. In: Sustained Productivity of Forest Soils. 7th North American Forest Soils Conference, Vancouver, B.C., CA, S.P. Gessel, D.S. Lacate, G.F. Weetman and R.F. Powers (eds.): pp. 178-195.
Jersak, J. 1987. Aluminum and magnesium release from solid-phase components of soil leached with citric acid. Master’s Thesis. University of California, Berkeley.
Jersak J. and J. McColl. 1987. Sources of soluble Al in contrasting forest soil profiles. 79th Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 259.
Pohlman, A., J. Jersak and J. McColl. 1986. Kinetics of metal dissolution from soil components by organic acids. 78th Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 262.
Jersak, J. J. McColl and A. Pohlman. 1986. Complexation and dissolution of metals by soluble forest litter organics. 78th Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p 265.
Applin K. and J. Jersak. 1985. Effects of airborne particulate matter on the acidity of precipitation in Central Missouri. 98th Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (abstract). Vol. 17, No.7: p. 515.’’

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For Additional Information, Click Here.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
FIBREM: Remediation of Sweden’s Fiberbank Sediments – Planning Ahead.
http://www.geo.uu.se/research/natural-resources-sustainable-development/ongoing-research/fibrem/
PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS, BOOK CHAPTERS, ETC.
Author, summaries of in-situ methods for remediating contaminated sediments,
Åtgärdsportalen website. www.atgardsportalen.se

Jersak, J., G. Göransson, Y. Ohlsson, L. Larson, P. Flyhammar, och P. Lindh (Jersak et al.). 2016 a. In-situ övertäckning av förorenade sediment. Metodöversikt. SGI Publikation 30-1 (in Swedish), Statens geotekniska institut (SGI), Linköping. www.swedgeo.se.
Jersak et al. 2016 b. In-situ capping of contaminated sediment. Sediment remediation technologies: A general overview. SGI Publication 30-3E (in English). www.swedgeo.se.
Jersak et al. 2016 c. In-situ capping of contaminated sediment. Remedial sediment capping projects, worldwide: A preliminary overview. SGI Publication 30-4E (in English). www.swedgeo.se.
Jersak et al. 2016 d. In-situ capping of contaminated sediment. Capping Sweden’s contaminated fiberbank sediments: A unique challenge. SGI vPublication 30-5E (in English). www.swedgeo.se.
Apitz, S., J. Davis, K. Finkelstein, D. Hohreiter, R. Hoke, R. Jensen, J. Jersak, V. Kirtay, E. Mack, V. Magar, D. Moore, D. Reible and R. Stahl. 2005. Assessing and Managing Contaminated Sediments: Part II, Evaluating Risk and Monitoring Sediment Remedy Effectiveness. International Environmental Assessment & Management, Vol. 1, No. 1., pp. e1-e14.
Apitz, S., J. Davis, K. Finkelstein, D. Hohreiter, R. Hoke, R. Jensen, J. Jersak, V. Kirtay, E. Mack, V. Magar, D. Moore, D. Reible and R. Stahl. 2004. Assessing and Managing Contaminated Sediments: Part I, Developing an Effective Investigation and Risk Evaluation Strategy. International Environmental Assessment & Management (online edition), Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 2-8.
Jersak, J. and E. Cherry. 2002. Characterizing the Spatial Extent of Biologically Relevant Sediment Contamination at Impacted Sites. In: Contaminated Soils, Vol. 7., P. Kostecki, E. Calabrese and J. Dragun (eds.). Amherst Scientific Publishers, MA.: pp. 435-442.
Hull J. and J. Jersak. 2000. A flexible Approach for Managing Contaminated Sediments. World Dredging, Mining & Construction, Oct. 2000: pp. 12-13.
Hull J., J. Jersak and B. McDonald. 1998. Examination of a New Remedial Technology for Capping Contaminated Sediments: Large-Scale Laboratory Evaluation of Sediment Mixing and Cap Resistance to Erosive Forces. Remediation, Vol. 8, No. 3: pp. 37-58.
Jersak J. R. Amundson and G. Brimhall. 1997. Trace metal geochemistry in Spodosols of the Northeastern United States. Journal of Environmental Quality, Vol. 26: pp. 511-521.
Jersak J., R. Amundson and G. Brimhall. 1995. A mass balance analysis of podzolization: Examples from the Northeastern United States. Geoderma, 66: pp. 15-42.
Jersak J., J. McColl and F. Hetzel. 1992. Changes in the extractability of iron, aluminum and silicon and dispersiblity by storage of California forest soils. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 23: pp. 993-1018.
Jersak J. and J. McColl. 1989. Aluminum release from solid-phase components of forest soil leached with citric acid. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J., 53: pp. 550-555.
McColl, J., A. Pohlman and J. Jersak. 1987. Aluminum solubility in coniferous California forest soil: relevance of soluble organics and the source of aluminum. In: Heavy Metals in the Environment, Vol. 2, S.E. Lindberg and T.C. Hutchison (eds.): pp. 467-469.
Applin, K. and J. Jersak. 1986. Effects of airborne particulate matter on the acidity of precipitation in Central Missouri. Atmospheric Environment, 20: pp. 965-969.
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, ETC.
Jersak, J. 2016. In-situ remedial capping of Sweden’s fiberbank sediments: A unique challenge. Fiberbankar. En workshop med presentationer och diskussioner om fiberbankar. 6-7 Oktober, 2016, Uppsala.
Snowball, I., A. Apler, L. Zillen, A. Kopf, M. O’Regan, and J. Jersak. 2016. Sweden’s Contaminated Fiberbank Sediments: A Unique Challenge for Characterization and Remediation. Abstract for “Ninth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, 9-12 January, 2017. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for oral presentation (first author).
Jersak J., G. Göransson, Y. Ohlsson, L. Larson, P. Flyhammar, and P. Lindh. 2016. In-situ Capping of Contaminated Sediments: A state-of-the-art overview from the Swedish perspective. AquaConSoil. Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources, 14th International Conference, Lyon, France, 26-30 June, 2017. Abstract submitted.
Göransson, G., J. Jersak, Y. Ohlsson, L. Larson, P. Flyhammar, och P. Lindh. 2016. Åtgärdsförberedelser och Åtgärder, Metodöversikt: In-situ övertäckning av förorenade sediment – Möjligheter, begränsningar och nationella/internationella erfarenheter. Renare Mark Nätverket. Vår mötet, 29-30 Mars, 2017, Malmö. Accepted for oral presentation (first author).
Eriksson, H. and J. Jersak. 2016. Täckning av förorenade sediment – internationella erfarenheter och svenska exempel. Renare Mark Nätverket. Studiebesök och seminarium i Oskarshamn, 27-28 September 2016, Oskarshamn. Oral presentation (first author).
Collins, J., J. Hull, J. Jersak, T. Lee and E. Hritsuk. 2015. Quality control aspects of active cap materials & placement at East Branch Grand Calumet River: Evaluation of sorption characteristics of AquaGate+Organoclay-coated materials. Sediment Management Work Group, 2015 SMWG fall sponsor forum, Arlington, VA., Dec. 2-3, 2015.
Jersak, J., M. Kallin, H. Eriksson and P. Elander. 2015. Capping soft Swedish sediments: A column-scale case study. Abstract for “Eight International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, January 12-15, 2015. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Laugesen, J., T. Möskeland, H. Mortensholm, E. Eek, D. Reible, M. Palermo and J. Jersak. 2015. Is it possible to design sediment caps for eternity? Abstract for “Eight International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, January 12-15, 2015. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J., H. Eriksson, P. Elander, J. Peterson, M. Sylvaner and M. Johansson. 2014. Giving capping a ”fair shake” when evaluating alternatives for remediation of arsenic-contaminated sediments in Lillesjön, Nässjö, Sweden. NORDOCS 2014, Stockholm, Sweden, 15-18 September, 2014. Abstract submitted.
Eriksson, H., M. Kallin, P. Elander, J. Jersak, J. Eriksson and C. Jonasson. 2014. Pilot testing of freeze dredging, capping and timber removal to support remediation of mercury contaminated sediments at Karlshäll, Luleå, Sweden. NORDOCS 2014, Stockholm, Sweden, 15-18 September, 2014. Abstract submitted.
Jersak, J. 2012. “In-situ management: The “other” approach to remediating contaminated sediments.” Vattendagarna, conference, Oktober 23-25, 2012. Jönköping, Sweden. Oral presentation.
Hjartland, T., J. Jersak, J. Collins and O. Soldal. 2012. Using carbon-enriched materials for capping contaminated sediments at the Kirkebukten site in Bergen, Norway. Abstract for “Seventh International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 4–7, 2013. Dallas, TX. Oral presentation (first author).
Jersak, J. 2012. Recognizing, optimizing and expanding the concept of in-situ treatment of ongoing contaminant inputs to sediments. NORDROCS 2012, Oslo, Norway, 18-21 September, 2012. Accepted for poster presentation.
Hjartland, T., T. Hansen and J. Jersak. 2012. Carbon-enriched capping products placed in Kirkbukten, Bergen. NORDROCS 2012, Oslo, Norway, 18-21 September, 2012. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and J. Hull. 2011. Use of carbon-amended composite particles to accomplish in-situ treatment of contaminated sediments. SedNet conference, Venice, Italy, 6-9 April, 2011. Accepted for poster presentation.
Kjeilen-Eilertsen, G., J. Jersak and S. Westerlund. 2011. “Developing treatment products for increased microbial degradation of petroleum oil spills across open-water surfaces.” Paper presented at Offshore Technical Conference, Houston, TX., 7-9 February, 2011. ATC Paper No. 928647.
Jersak, J., J. Laugesen, T. Moskeland, A. Pettersen and B. Aschjem. Action Plan for Managing Contaminated Sediments in Norway: Sandefjord Harbor Case Study. Abstract for “Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 7-10, 2011. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and F.B. Aasen. 2010. Pilot Sediment Capping in Norway: Two Case Studies. Abstract for “Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 7-10, 2011. New Orleans, LA. Accepted for poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and P. Abrahamsen. 2010. Capping marine sediments impacted by tributyltin and other organic contaminants. NORDROCS 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark, 15-16 Sept., 2010. Poster presentation.
Jersak, J. and E. Eek. 2009. Management of tributyltin-contaminated sediments using innovative capping-based remedies. Abstract for “Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Feb. 2-5, 2009. Jacksonville, FL. Oral presentation.
Laugesen, J., D.Reible, U. Skyllberg, M. Palermo, A. Teeter, J. Skei, E. Eek, R. Kleiv, J. Jersak, H. Østbøll, and T. Møskeland. 2009. Capping of Highly Mercury-Contaminated Sediments from WWII Submarine at 150 M Water Depth. Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, February 2-5, 2009, Jacksonville, FL.
Jersak, J. and F.B. Aasen. 2008. Risk-based management of TBT-contaminated sediments in Norway: Remedial approaches, regulatory requirements and other challenges. NORDROCS 2008, Helsinki, Finland, Sept. 23-26, 2008. Poster presentation.
Jersak, J., F.B. Aasen, J. Hull and J. Collins. 2008. Innovative capping remedies for risk-based management of contaminated sediments in shallower inner-harbor areas. SedNet conference, May 27-30, 2008, Oslo, Norway. Oral presentation.
Jersak, J. and F.B. Aasen. 2008. Risk-based management of TBT-contaminated sediments in Norway: Remedial approaches, regulatory requirements and other challenges. SedNet conference, May 27-30, 2008, Oslo, Norway. Poster presentation.
Lundh, T. and J. Jersak. 2006. In Situ Treatment of Organic Contaminants in Norwegian Harbor Sediments. Abstract for “Fourth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Jan. 22-25, 2007. Savannah, GA. Accepted for oral presentation.
Jersak, J., J. Hull and P. Hutton. 2005. In Situ Hydraulic Sealing of Impoundments Using a Clay Based Composite Particle System. Abstract for conference sponsored by Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.
Jersak J. and J. Hull. 2005. Use of In Situ Capping to Improve In Situ Management Techniques. Abstract for “Third International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments”, Battelle-sponsored conference, Jan. 24-27, 2005. New Orleans, LA.
Jersak, J., J. Hull and P. Hutton. 2004. Potential Uses of Relatively Low-Permeability Liner Systems in Pit Lake Environments. Abstract for “Pit Lakes 2004”, US EPA-sponsored conference, Nov. 16-18, 2004, Reno, NV.
Hull J., J. Jersak and H. Crowell. 2000. ‘Biofriendly’ Remediation of Impacted Wetlands. In: J.R. Means and R.E. Hitchee (eds.). Wetlands & Remediation International Conference Proceedings: pp. 229-236.
Hull J., P. Hotz and J. Jersak. 2000. Sediment Capping Demonstration Project on the Ottawa River: An Impacted Lake Erie Tributary. Proceedings of the Western Dredging Association Twentieth Technical Conference, June 25-28, 2000, Warwick, RI: pp. 441-446.
Jersak J. and J. Hull. 2000. In Situ Capping as a Facilitator for Improving In Situ Sediment Treatment Technologies. Proceedings for The Second International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, CA, May 22-25, 2000: pp. 369-377.
Hull J., J. Jersak and C. Kasper. 1999. In Situ capping of contaminated sediments: Comparing the relative effectiveness of sand versus clay mineral-based sediment caps. Proceedings of the 1999 Conference of Hazardous Waste Research, May 24-27, 1999, St. Louis, MO: pp. 286-311.
Hull J., J. Jersak, P. Pochop and J. Cummings. 1998. Evaluating a New In Situ Capping Technology for Mitigating Contaminated Sediments. Proceedings of World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODCON) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.: pp. 555-576.
Hull J. and J. Jersak. 1997. Resilience of Clay Mineral-Based Hydraulic-Barrier Materials to Climatically Induced Stresses (abstract), in Proceedings , Landfill Capping in the Semi-Arid West: Problems, Perspectives and Solutions. May 21-22, 1997. Grand Teton National Park, WY.
Jersak, J. 1991. Quantification of chemical and physical changes occurring during the pedogenic process of podzolization: Examples from the Northeastern United States, doctoral dissertation, University of California, Berkeley.
Jersak, J. and R. Amundson. 1991. Quantifying physical and chemical changes during podzolization: Examples from the Northeastern United States. 83rd Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 313.
Jersak J. and R. Amundson. 1990. Evaluating parent material uniformity in some New England Spodosols. 82nd Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 296.
McColl J., A. Pohlman, J. Jersak, C. Tam and R. Northup. 1988. Organics and metal solubility in forest soils. In: Sustained Productivity of Forest Soils. 7th North American Forest Soils Conference, Vancouver, B.C., CA, S.P. Gessel, D.S. Lacate, G.F. Weetman and R.F. Powers (eds.): pp. 178-195.
Jersak, J. 1987. Aluminum and magnesium release from solid-phase components of soil leached with citric acid. Master’s Thesis. University of California, Berkeley.
Jersak J. and J. McColl. 1987. Sources of soluble Al in contrasting forest soil profiles. 79th Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 259.
Pohlman, A., J. Jersak and J. McColl. 1986. Kinetics of metal dissolution from soil components by organic acids. 78th Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p. 262.
Jersak, J. J. McColl and A. Pohlman. 1986. Complexation and dissolution of metals by soluble forest litter organics. 78th Annual Meeting, American Society Agron. Abst.: p 265.
Applin K. and J. Jersak. 1985. Effects of airborne particulate matter on the acidity of precipitation in Central Missouri. 98th Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (abstract). Vol. 17, No.7: p. 515.’’