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Dr. Spencer Whitman is a hydrogeologist and geochemist specializing in fluid flow, metals transport, and the integration of field and laboratory measurements with numerical simulation of hydrologic and geochemical processes. He holds a PhD in Hydrogeology from the University of Nevada Reno, where he studied potential groundwater contamination due to transport of metals from acid mine drainage in joint project between private industry, the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, and the University. Prior to, during, and after his graduate studies, Dr. Whitman worked as a consulting geoscientist for the mining industry, working on projects ranging from baseline studies to support permitting for a copper mine, to closure scenario evaluations for uranium mines. Throughout his work, Dr. Whitman has maintained strong relationships with consultants, industry partners, regulators, and researchers across the mining ecosystem. At Aquarry, Dr. Whitman sets broad research directions and goals for the company, works with the technical team to solve challenges, and works closely with the CEO to align technical goals with company objectives. Dr. Whitman also works with the CEO to foster collaboration with mining industry partners. Dr. Whitman is currently a fellow of the West Gate program at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and will be leading joint research efforts between Aquarry and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

February 2025