- Real-time detection of military & PH threats
- Development & evaluation of chemical detection instruments/methods for use by mil/fed agencies
- Development of a chip-based air sampling device for rapid exposure assessment
- Collaborative DoD mosquito repellency studies
- Open air burn pits v. incineration
- Temporal evaluation of hazardous airborne pollutant concentrations at forward-deployed bases
- Evaluation of potential water contaminants in stored ROWPU-generated water in field
Faculty publications 2006-2013
Author(s)- Year
Article Title- Journal
Color Indicates Affiliation: Air Force, Army, Navy, Civilian, Canadian Defense Force
Research for June 2013 Graduates
- A Comparison of the OSHA Modified Physical and Chemical Analytical Method (P&CAM) 304 and Photometric Aerosol Sampler for O-Chlorobenzylidine Malonitrile - Capt Monica Bradley (MSPH), CF
- Determining Nanoparticle Inhalation Exposure in the Prosthetics Laboratory at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center -Capt Korami Dembele (MSPH), CF
- Quantification of Hydrogen Cyanide at Low Temperature CS Dispersal - MAJ Erin Johnson-Kanapathy (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Evaluation of Levels of Beryllium, Total Chromium and Nickel in the Surface Contaminant Layer Available for Dermal Exposure after Abrasive Blasting in a Shipyard - MAJ Jason Krantz (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Development of a Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis Method for Airborne Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane - LCDR Nicholas Martin (Ph.D), USN, EHO
- Determination of Airborne Concentrations of Dichlorvos over a Range of Temperatures when using Commercially Available Pesticide Strips in a Simulated Guard Post - LT Mark Otto (MSPH), USN, EHO
- Evaluating the Chemical Stability of Drinking Water Samples Collected from Military Forward Deployed Environments based on Holding Time and Storage Temperature - MAJ Theodore Wilson (MSPH), USA, ESO
Research for June 2012 Graduates
- Health Risk Factors Associated with Acute Respiratory Illness Among U.S. Army Recruits Attending Basic Combat Training -CPT Jason B. Baumgartner (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Use of a Box Model to Estimate the Airborne Concentration of Volatilized DDT in an Experimental Hut in a Tropical Climate -LCDR Carlis Brown (MSPH), USN, IHO
- An Investigation into the Effects of Temperature & Storage Time on Military Packaged Water in Afghanistan -The Liberation and Migration of Potential Contaminants from Expeditionary Water Packaging System Polyethylene Terephthalate Water Bottles - CPT(P) Michael R. Greifenstein (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Needle Trap Sampling with Gas Chromatograpby Analysis to Determine Sbort Term Exposure Limit and Ceiling Concentrations for Selected Organic Vapors - CPT Simon J. Strating (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Linear Regression Modeling of Selected Anaytes from the Balad Air Sampling Program - MAJ Hidelhardo F. Viado, Jr. (MSPH), USA, ESO
Research for June 2011 - No Graduates
Research for June 2010 Graduates
- A Comparison of Gravimetric and Photometric Aerosol Samplers - Capt Donald W. McInnes (MSPH), CF, BSO
- Interface High Surface Area Solid Phase Microextraction with GC/MS - LCDR Michael E. Stevens, Jr. (Ph.D.), USN, IHO
- An Analysis of U.S. Army Health Hazard Assessments During the Acquisition of Military Materiel - MAJ April R. Verlo (MSPH), USA, ESO
Research for June 2009 - No Graduates
Research for June 2008 Graduates
- Long Term Neutron Fade Study of The DT-702 TLD - LT Jeff Delzer (MSPH), USN, MSC
- Development of Dose Response Curves to Predict Radiation Dose to Victims of Radiological Accidents / Incidents using Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) Technology - MAJ Ricardo Reyes (PhD), USA, MSC
Research for June 2007 Graduates
- Raman Spectroscopy - Characterization of a Field-Portable Raman System for Rapid Chemical Identification - Capt Joe Catyb (MSPH), USAF, BSC
- Enhanced Gas Chromatograph Ion Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) - combining GC and IMS for non- rapid security screening of explosives and warfare agents - CDR Greg Cook, (PhD), USN, IHO
- Scent Transfer Unit (STU-100) - optimize field portable sample system for Human Odor Compounds - Capt Kendra Fletcher (MSPH), USAF, BSC
- Six Month Fade Evaluation of the DT-702 - characterization of next generation USN TLDs - LT Robert Hawley (MSPH), USN, MSC
- Human Eye Pupilometry Related to Laser Injury Prevention - pupil size in outdoor environments - Stephanie King (MSPH), USAF, BSC
- Derivation of Soil Screening Guidelines for Gross Alpha/Beta Radioactivity for United States Air Force Deployment Sites - using Env rad surveys for Rapid Analysis - Lt Brian Livingston (MSPH), USAF, BSC
- Public Health Implications of the 1540 nm Laser - characterization laser effects with respect to ocular damage and healing, treatment regimens, tissue heating, and field-safety parameters - Nicole McPhereson (DrPH), Civilian
- SKC* Deployable Particulate Sampler / Airmetrics MiniVol Characterization-effectiveness, suitability, and performance testing comparison - MAJ Steven Patterson (MSPH), USA, ESO
- High Surface Area-Solid Phase Microextraction - influence of Geometry of the sampler for chemical vapor collection - Capt Robbie Wheeler ( MSPH), USAF, BSC
Research for June 2006 Graduates
- Advanced SPME Polymer for Detecting Nerve Agents - manufactured SPME fibers with advanced Navy polymers to detect nerve agent. Tested efficiency - Capt Steve Boglarski (MSPH), USAF, BEE
- Low Temperature Dispersal of (CS) Riot Control Agent - identifying breakdown products of CS during military mask confidence training - Capt Joseph Hout (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Follow on to Hach 4000 Water Detection Characterization -Testing bioavailability of chromate in simulated lung fluid from sanded primer paint particles - Capt Steve Lange (MSPH), USAF, BEE
- High Surface Area SPME Fiber - Test prototype SPME fiber to detect toxic chemicals and CWA with higher sensitivity that traditional SPME - Capt Scott McDonald (MSPH), USAF, BEE
Research for June 2005 Graduates
- HazMatID Optimization Research - combined SPME polymer with FTIR detector (HazMatID) to identify nerve agent precursors - Capt Chet Bryant (MSPH), USAF, BEE
- Corneal Injury to Ex-vivo Eyes Exposed to a 3.8 Micron Laser- Analysis of corneal laser damage in resus monkey/porcine samples; review of laser safety protocols - Lt James Fyffe (MSPH), USAF, HP
- In Vitro Partial-Body Dose Assessment Using a Radiation Responsive Protein Biomarker - Tested biodosimetric markers for use in field-deployable dosimetric system - Lt Jason Leidel (MSPH), USAF, HP
- SPME Enhancement with HAPSITE - combined portable Hapsite GC/MS with SPME-optimized performance using six industrial chemicals - Capt Waikwong Kan (MSPH), USAF, BEE
- Enhanced GC/MS for CWA detection - evaluate GC separation using low thermal mass GC column for separation of CWA and narcotics - LCDR Dave Koch, (MSPH), USN, IHO
- Bioavailability Of Chromate From Military Primer Paints -Testing bioavailability of chromate in simulated lung fluid from aviation primer paint particles - Capt Mike Moran (MSPH), USAF, BEE
- Water detection with DR-4000 - Determine detection limits of portable Hach 4000 UV/Vis to see if field instrument can detect to EPA MCLs for long-term deployments - Capt Scott Newkirk (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Comparision of CareGraph (TM) and Gafchromic(R) Dosimetry Film in Dose Measurements - Investigated dose accuracy for fluoroscopic x-ray procedures - LT Muhammad Ozeroglu (MSPH), USN, MSC
- GC/MS detection of CWA precursors with SPME - CWA precursor detection by SPME with detection on GC-MS. Developed methods to detect HCN in water and VX precursor in soil. Integrated flash GC column to Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer - LT Douglas Parrish, (PhD), USN, IHO
- HAPSITE Calibration Repeatability - Tested 50 portable HAPSITEs GC/MS with 34 different chemicals at 50 and 200 ppb for repeatability - Capt Mike Skinner (MSPH), USAF, BEE
Research for June 2004 Graduates
- The Delphi Technique Used in Laser Incident Surveillance - Analysis of laser safety programs and design of laser incident reporting form to address needs of field personnel - Capt Krystyn Clark (MSPH), USAF, HP
- Pesticides in Drinking Water - Quantification of Pesticides in Environmental Waters with SPME and Field-Portable GC/MS -Capt Michael Nack (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Comparison of Experimental Models for Predicting Laser-Tissue Interaction from 3.8 micron Lasers - Laser damage analysis in porcine/monkey/rabbit cornea models - Lt Piper Williams (MSPH), USAF, HP
Research for June 2003 Graduates
- Applications with SPME with Field Portable GC/MS - analyzed VX precursors and other CWA, constituents in painting operations - CDR Gary Hook (PhD), USN, IHO
- The Military Deployment Human Exposure Assessment Study - Blood and Urine Biomarkers as Surveillance Tools for Assessing Military Exposure to Chemicals - Maj Lisa May (DrPH), USAF(R), BEE
- Digital Mammography Using Copper-doped Lithium Fluoride TLDs - Characterization of new USN TLDs for use in digital mammography for determination of glandular patient dose - LT John Tomon (MSPH), USN, RHO
Research for June 2002 Graduates
- SPME in Detection of Escherichia coli - Application of Headspace SPME and GC/MS for detection of Escherichia coli in Water - CPT Tara Hall (MSPH), USA, ESO
- SPME in Detection of Sulfur Mustard - Application of Headspace SPME and GC/MS for Rapid Detection of the Chemical Warfare Agent Sulfur. Mustard - MAJ Greg Kimm (MSPH), USA, ESO
Research for June 2001 Graduates
- Identification of CS Derived Compounds Formed During Heat Dispersion of CS Riot Control Agent and the Temperature Ranges Associated with their Formation- Identification of CS degradation products from CS Riot Control Agent and the Temperature - CPT Timothy Kluckinsky (DrPH), USA, ESO
Research for June 2000 Graduates
- Estimating Disease in Forward Locations - Selected disease and Non-Battle Injury of U.S. Soldiers in an Operational Setting from Echelon III hospitalizations - CPT Dennis Kilian (MSPH), USA, ESO
- Description of Fundulus Heteroclitus Ventilatory data and Water Quality Parameters: A Feasibility Study Predicting Toxic Pfiesteria Piscicida and P. Piscicida- Like Events in Estuarine Environments - CPT Timothy Kluchinsky (MSPH), USA, ESO
Current student projects:
- Military Packaged Water Study
- DDT Determination in Air by Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
- Modular Quantitative Air Sampler for Field Analysis using Person-Portable Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry
- Student research is based on identified operational needs
Potential Future Research Projects:
- Hearing conservation
- G-tolerance dynamic training study
- Dynamic ejection seat training study
- Stress and fatigue issues
- Mishap reduction tools
- Unmanned vehicles/robotics human factors considerations
- Operation Tomodachi: A Risk Communication and Perception Study:
A cross-sectional study examining the effectiveness of the risk communication after the earthquake, tsunami and radioactive release from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. - Pilot Study 1 - Wind Turbines and Health Study:
A cross-sectional study examining the possible physiological health effects and risks associated with exposure to low-frequency sound and infrasound generated from wind turbines.