Kevin Olson
About Kevin Olson
Kevin Olson is an Environmental Specialist, Air currently working at Chevron and the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority. He has a background in environmental and civil engineering, with experience in academia and industry, and has received recognition for his contributions to air quality improvement.
Current Positions
Kevin Olson currently serves as an Environmental Specialist, Air at Chevron, located in Richmond, CA. In this role, he focuses on air quality and pollution control measures. Additionally, Kevin is a Staff Engineer at the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority in Chelsea, MA, where he applies his engineering expertise to water resource management.
Professional Experience
Kevin Olson has accumulated significant experience in the field of environmental engineering. He previously worked at Chevron from 2014 to 2016 as an Environmental Specialist, Air. His experience also includes roles at UC Berkeley as both a Graduate Student Instructor in Air Pollution and a Graduate Student Researcher with the Goldstein Group. Kevin contributed to environmental research as an Undergraduate Researcher in multiple labs: the Bergin Lab and Particulate Media Research Laboratory at Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Barros Lab at Duke University.
Educational Background
Kevin Olson holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, which he earned in 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2012. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in environmental and civil engineering.
Research and Publications
During his time at UC Berkeley, Kevin Olson authored a research paper on air pollution control technologies. This publication contributed to the academic and professional community's understanding of effective measures for reducing air pollution. His research experience extends to various roles where he has contributed to environmental science and engineering projects.
Awards and Recognitions
Kevin Olson was honored with the 'Outstanding Young Engineer' award by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2015. He presented his findings on air quality improvements at the International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology in 2019. These accolades highlight his contributions and dedication to the field of environmental engineering.