Christian D. Hahn, E.I.T.
Director, Process Laboratory, PMC BioTec Company

Mr. Hahn has over 12 years experience in environmental consulting and research/technology development. He assisted in the development and implementation of a patented thermophilic biological treatment technology (AFC) for high-strength organic waste streams and sludges. He also assists with the design and operation of numerous pilot-scale AFC systems treating both municipal (WTP Sludge) and industrial (pharmaceutical, specialty chemical) waste streams. Mr. Hahn has over nine years experience performing and managing bench-scale treatability studies for wastewater treatment systems to identify methods to enhance performance and reduce operational requirements. He has provided the start-up and operator training services for several full-scale AFC installations including development of Operations Manuals and analytical training. He also assisted in the design and start-up of two treatability laboratories. He has performed numerous respirometer studies to evaluate biological process performance for design and operational control purposes.