About VaporSafe

VaporSafe® is a partnership between Hartman Environmental Geoscience and Groundswell Technologies, combining over 30 years of vapor intrusion expertise with cutting-edge automated monitoring technology.

Our Expertise

We are world leaders in real-time chemical emissions and odor monitoring, providing Data as a Service (DaaS) solutions for environmental consultants, regulators, and operators.

Our team has published significant research in peer-reviewed journals, including multiple publications in Remediation magazine focusing on automated continuous monitoring methods for detecting toxic subsurface vapors.

VaporSafe® technology is accepted at multiple US EPA Superfund sites, US Navy installations, Army Corps of Engineers projects, and international agencies.

Publications

  • Kram, M.L., Hartman, B., Frescura, C., et al. (2020). Remediation Magazine
  • Kram, M.L., Hartman, B., et al. (2018). Remediation Magazine
  • Kram, M.L., Hartman, B., et al. (2017). Remediation Magazine
  • Kram, M.L., Hartman, B., et al. (2016). Remediation Magazine

Our Team

Dr. Mark Kram

Dr. Mark Kram

Founder and CTO, Groundswell Technologies

PhD in Environmental Science (UCSB). Over 30 years developing environmental assessment techniques. Internationally recognized expert in site characterization and sensor development.

Kristof Van Vooren

Kristof Van Vooren

CEO, Group Van Vooren (Europe)

Environmental industry experience since 1993. Bachelor's in Business Administration, MBA in International Business.

Clint Hartman

Clint Hartman

Chemist, Hartman Environmental Geoscience

Primary onsite chemist with advanced knowledge of VaporSafe equipment. Handles technology support and digital media content.

Tom Wuyts

Tom Wuyts

Team Manager, Terra Engineering (Group Van Vooren)

Master's in Chemistry cum laude from University of Antwerp. Expert in ex-situ and in-situ remediation projects.

Dr. Paulo Negrão

Dr. Paulo Negrão

CEO, Clean Environment Brasil

PhD in Geosciences from UNICAMP. Leads VaporSafe operations in Brazil since 2019. University instructor and Princeton Groundwater course instructor.

Dr. Blayne Hartman

Dr. Blayne Hartman

CEO, Hartman Environmental Geoscience

Over 30 years of soil gas experience and 20 years of vapor intrusion experience. Nationally recognized expert and contributor to EPA and state guidance documents.

Dane Egelton

Dane Egelton

Principal Environmental Scientist, CSI Australia

15 years in contaminated land investigation. Certified Environmental Practitioner and Site Contamination Specialist.

Casey Brownell

Casey Brownell

Architect, Hartman Environmental Geoscience

Master's in Architecture from Northeastern University. Focus on design, sustainability, and business development. Licensed architect in Massachusetts.

International Resellers

Contaminated Site Investigations (CSI)
Australia

Contaminated Site Investigations (CSI)

Dane Egelton

Clean Environment Brasil
Latin America

Clean Environment Brasil

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