Melinda Pham, MPS joined the REGENESIS team as Senior Research Associate in October of 2013 to help establish and standardize laboratory testing for clients. Her primary duties include constructing and performing laboratory experiments to demonstrate technology performance under simulated site conditions and aiding customers with technical assistance. Since joining the company, she has participated in numerous projects supporting field sales and the Research and Development team (R&D). Most recently, Melinda demonstrated that the pesticide pentachlorophenol (PCP) can be treated with PersulfOx®, which could aid the wood treating industry in solving legacy environmental issues. Melinda attended the University of California, Irvine and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. She continued her education at Pennsylvania State University, receiving a Master’s of Science in Forensic Chemistry. Her thesis focused on anthropological contamination, identifying the origins of contaminants and monitoring their transport through the environment. Melinda’s time at Penn State broadened her awareness of environmental issues and focused her interest on positive global change.