Steve Becker

Steve Becker is a Technical Director for Water Technologies at SciDev, providing expertise in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging contaminants. Concurrently, Steve serves as an Affiliate Professor of Emerging Contaminants at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, supporting research on PFAS in subarctic and arctic regions. Previous roles include Director of PFAS Technologies and PFAS Program Manager at Brice Environmental Services Corporation, focusing on strategic relationships and PFAS remediation projects. Steve has additional experience as Vice President of Chistochina Enterprises, owner of environmental planning firms, and various engineering roles in the U.S. Air Force and associated organizations. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies and multiple master's degrees from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, along with graduate studies in plant and soil science and natural resources management.