Chris Johnson is a chemical engineer with wide-ranging experience in environmental restoration, remedy implementation, and groundwater modeling, with expertise in software development for environmental applications (e.g., RT3D, SVEET, RAAS). He is the technical lead and subject matter expert for several SOCRATES modules, including CRATES, GALEN, HYPATIA, and PLATO. Chris earned his MS in chemical engineering at Washington State University.

Delphine Appriou is a geoscientist and certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) with over 18 years of experience in subsurface research and project management. Her focus is on geological carbon storage and environmental remediation. As a SOCRATES task lead, she is responsible for project planning and execution, as well as planning and conducting SOCRATES training. Delphine holds an MSc in Earth Sciences from the University of Paris-Orsay. 

Patrick Royer has broad-based expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), groundwater modeling, remote sensing, statistics, and geostatistics. Patrick is the lead for SOCRATES development, focusing on the implementation of rapid, web-based analytical tools using innovative cloud-based solutions. Patrick received his MS in Watershed Management from the University of Arizona.

Tycko Franklin is a software engineer specializing in the design and development of web-based and desktop applications. Tycko is the lead SOCRATES software developer, designing and implementing algorithms and cloud-based web frontend and backend architecture associated with data usage and work processes. Tycko earned his BAS in Information Technology from Columbia Basin College.

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