Resumes of Selected Personnel

Stephen L. Kerrin

Senior Consultant
steve@tracer-est.com
760-744-9611 ext.114
B.A. Microbiology

Mr. Kerrin is a Senior Consultant with Tracer, responsible for new technology development and expansion of tracer science applications. Versed in numerous technical areas, his primary areas of expertise lie in integration of electronics, analytical chemistry, microprocessor technology, and applied engineering in solution of unique customer requirements. His contributions are many, such as the following listed here:

  • More than 30 years of experience in tracer science encompassing air, water, and particulate methods.
  • Designed and fabricated the first dedicated field-portable gas chromatograph for tracer studies and chlorofluorocarbon monitoring, as well as the first high throughput gas chromatograph for analyzing tracer field samples.
  • Developed the first realtime perfluorocarbon analyzer for atmospheric tracer studies in the U.S.
  • Developed automated laboratory instrumentation for rapid analysis of field samples for perfluorocarbon tracers to the 10-15 (v/v) concentration level.
  • Developed instrumentation and techniques for use in determining leaks in closed systems, remaining life and integrity of activated carbon filtration systems.
  • Principal investigator in a specialized study for the military to develop equipment for determining remaining life in chemical protective garments.
  • Developed methods and instrumentation to assess integrity and performance of naval and land-based chemical warfare protection systems.
  • Advanced tracer science by using multiple tracers in the characterization of sub-surface reservoir flow patterns in enhanced oil recovery operations.
  • Generated and demonstrated methods for tagging particulate material to aid in characterization of fugitive dust emissions.
  • Author and co-author of numerous papers in the areas of analytical chemistry and tracer science.
  • Developed a remotely piloted airship and necessary instrumentation to perform low altitude atmospheric research and realtime tracer gas sampling under zero-visibility conditions.