Current Sponsored Research
Expedient Engineering Controls for Infectious
Patient Isolation (D.L. Johnson and K. Mead).
Tar Creek Remediation Air Monitoring Study (R.A. Lynch and D.L. Johnson)
Exposure Reconstruction for a Brain Cancer
Epidemiological Study in Seven Connecticut Jet Engine Manufacturing Facilities
(T.A. Hall)
Characterization of Lead Dust Contamination,
Airborne Concentration and Deposition Rates in Residences in the Tar Creek
Superfund Site Area (D.L. Johnson and R.A. Lynch)
Cohort Mortality Study of Workers Potentially Exposed to Chloroprene (T.A. Hall and M.L. Phillips)
Current Thesis and Dissertation Research
Effect of Meteorological and Proximity Factors on Particulate Concentration at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, Ottawa County, Oklahoma - Sridhar Agraharam, M.S. Thesis (Johnson)
Preliminary Assessment of Environmental Risk
Factors for Cardiovascular Mortality in Central Oklahoma - Tunde Sosanya, M.S.
Thesis (Johnson)
Characterization of Noise Exposure of Law Enforcement Officers of the Oklahoma
Highway/Capital Patrol - John Dyer, M.S. Thesis (Phillips)
Potential Compliance Impact of Reduced
Permissible Exposure Limit for Hexavalent Chromium in an Aerospace Production
and Maintenance Facility - Andrew Shamhart, M.S. Thesis (Phillips)
Factors that Influence Residential Particle Infiltration in the Tar Creek
Superfund Site - Ryan Graff, M.S. Thesis (Phillips)
Characterizing the Exposure to Laboratory Animal
Allergen in Animal Care Staff - Marc Adkins, M.S. Thesis (Lynch)
Assessment of Professional Judgment as it
Relates to Indoor Mold Investigations - Jason Redus, M.S. Thesis (Clinkenbeard)
Recently Completed Sponsored Research
Studies of Antecedents to Foodborne Disease Outbreak (D.T. Boatright and R.A. Lynch)
Applications and Limitations of Air Dispersion
Modeling in Ecological Exposure Assessment (D.L. Johnson, R.E. Clinkenbeard,
and T.A. Hall)
Exposure Reconstruction and Exposure Estimation in a Cohort Mortality Study (N.A. Esmen)
Data Management for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (R.A. Lynch)
Assessment of In-Stream Nutrient Dynamics within Lake Eucha (R.A. Lynch)
Ecological Risks, Stakeholder Values and River Basins: Testing Management Options for the Illinois River (R. A.
Lynch and D.T. Boatright)
Toxicokinetics and Ototoxicity of Manganese Dioxide
in the Rat: A Nose-Only Inhalation Study (L.D. Fechter and D.L. Johnson)
Replication of Human Tracheobronchial Models for Bioengineering Applications
(D.L. Johnson, K. Parthasarathy, and C. Altan)
Characterization of Factors Determining Personal Exposure to Volatile Air Toxics in Urban Environments (N.A. Esmen, M.L. Phillips, R.L. Lynch, T.A. Hall, and D.L. Johnson)
Recently Completed Thesis and Dissertation Research
An Assessment of Lead Leachability from Ceramic Bean Pots Commonly Used in Hispanic Communities - Chris Peters, M.S. Thesis (Lynch)
Effect of Glove Use: A Microbiological Evaluation of Food Samples Collected From the Fast Food Restaurants - Sridhar Hanumanthaiah, M.S. Thesis (Lynch)
Effect of 2-D Source Data Spacing on 3-D Airway
Models - Maria Gutierrez, M.S. Thesis (Clinkenbeard), August 2004.
BTEX and VOC Emissions from Glycol Dehydrators:
Major Concern for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry - Victoria Sanchez, M.S.
Thesis (Phillips, Esmen), May 2004.
Comparative Analysis of Airborne Fine Particulate Matter Sampling Devices -
Cheryl L.
Marcham, PhD Dissertation (Esmen, Johnson), May 2004.
Evaluation of a Knowledge Based Artificial Intelligence Program for Occupational
Hygiene Applications - Karen Johnston, M.S. Thesis (Phillips, Esmen), December
2003.
A Comparison of Sound Exposure Profiling with
the Basic Sound Survey as Applied in an Academic Laboratory Environment - James
A. Cross, M.S. Thesis (Phillips), December 2003.
Pest Management in Oklahoma’s Childcare
Facilities - Annie Cacy, M.S. Thesis (Lynch), December 2003.
Volunteer Monitoring Group Water Quality Data in
Oklahoma - Damian D. Smith, M.S. Thesis (Lynch), December 2002.
Concentration and Particle Size Characteristics
of Aerosols Produced in Surface Abrasion Using Two Standard Grit Abrasives - Keith
Kilpatrick, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), December 2002.
Cumulative Risk Index Analysis for Determining
the Risk of Total Coliform Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violations at
Manufactured Housing Communities - Marci Martin, M.S. Thesis (Phillips),
December 2002.
Assessment of the Variability of Indoor Viable
Airborne Mold Sampling Using the Andersen N-6 Single Stage Impactor - Robert J.
Agnew, M.S. Thesis (Phillips), December 2002.
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposures in Native
American Gaming Facilities - Carol Crouch, M.S. Thesis (Lynch), August 2002.
Characterization of a Modified Pitt3 Aerosol Generator - LaTina
Alston, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), August 2002.
Methodological Issues in Ultra-Low Concentration
Aerosol Sampling - Heather McCutcheon, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), August 2002.
In Vitro Transformation of Phagocytized Beryllium Oxide Particles in the Murine J774A.1 Cell -
Gregory A. Day, PhD Dissertation (Esmen), June 2002.
An Evaluation of Zero Valent Iron Reactive Barrier Technology to Reduce High Concentrations of Chlorinated Solvents in Contaminated Groundwater-
Bryan K. Stolte, PhD Dissertation (Boatright), April 2002.
Risk Perception Aspects of Foodborne Illness
Outbreaks - Brenda Elledge, DrPH Dissertation (Boatright), April 2002.
Methodology Development for Evaluating Air
Curtain Destructors in a Western Forest Environment - Michael E. Dennis, M.S. Thesis (Boatright),
April 2002.
Evaluation of a Method to Estimate Contractor
Safety Performance in U.S. Oil and Gas Exploration and Production - Paul Hart,
M.S. Thesis (Hall), April 2002.
Ultraviolet
Disinfection of Particle-Laden Metalworking Fluid Contaminated with Pseudomonas
fluorescens Bacteria - Timothy J. Havel, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), April 2002.
The Assessment of Lead Leachability from Candy
Wrappers - Kirby Moss, M.S. Thesis (Lynch),
April 2002.
A Tool to Evaluate Generation and Management of
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Waste in Oklahoma County - Keith
Hodges, M.S. Thesis (Boatright), December 2001.
The Effectiveness of Ventilated Sanders in
Controlling Inhalable Dusts During Scuff Sanding of Military Aircraft - Kalpesh
B.
Patel, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), November 2001.
The Feasibility of Using Mining Waste Versus
Conventional Materials as Highway Construction Material - Farida Saifodine, M.S.
Thesis (Lynch), November 2001.
Dynamic Similtude Modeling of a Free-Standing
Flanged Circular Hood - Kenneth R. Mead, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), July 2001.
Development of a Food Safety Survey of Oklahoma County Food Establishments - Charles C. Griffith, M.S. Thesis (Boatright), July 2001.
The Variability of Delivered Dose of Aerosols with the Same Respirable Concentration but Different Size Distributions - Gina M. Agron, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), May 2001.
Using Natural Ecological Theory in Modeling the Health of Human Communities - Heather G. Basara, M.S. Thesis (Boatright), May 2001.
Characterization of Lead Exposure During Routine and Maintenance Operations of Wave-Soldering Devices Before and After Interventions - Suellen D. Dennett, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), April 2001.
Manufacture and Evaluation of a Morphologically Accurate Tracheobronchial Model Utilizing Rapid Prototyping - Rodney L. Clinkenbeard, PhD Dissertation (Johnson), April 2001.
Evaluating Fugitive Emissions from Outdoor Asbestos Abatement Activities in an Idled Petroleum Refinery - Robert D. Tutt, M.S. Thesis (Phillips), March 2001.
Examining Statewide Trends in Biotic Integrity using Fish Communities - David A.
Altom, M.S. Thesis (Lynch), December 2000.
Comparative Analysis of Temporal Behavior of PM2.5 and Five Gaseous Pollutants in Two Metropolitan Areas -
Daping Wang, M.S. Thesis (Esmen),
June 2000.
Evaluation of the End-of-Life Environmentally Sensitive Technological Products and the Development of Policy Directives for Recycling -
Sandra W. Bell, M.S. Thesis (Boatright),
May 2000.
Development of an Evaluation Tool to Characterize Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
Wastestreams in Oklahoma
- Robert M. Craig, M.S. Thesis (Boatright), April 2000.
Characterization of Powder Aerosol Produced During Use of Latex Gloves - Cynthia
Meagher, M.S. Thesis (Phillips), March 2000.
Side-by-Side Comparison of IOM and a Modified 37-mm Sampling Cassette - Rodney
E. Clinkenbeard, M.S. Thesis (Esmen), December 1999.
Comparison of Two Methods Used for Estimating Task Exposure Levels Using Multi-Task Data -
Joseph Costantino, M.S. Thesis (Phillips), November 1999.
A Qualitative Field Evaluation of the Predictive Value of a Hand Held Drum Pressure Detection Device -
Michael A. Pannell, Ph.D. Dissertation (Boatright), October 1999.
Design of a Survey Instrument to Determine the Effectiveness of the Public Service Company of Oklahoma's EMF Risk Communication Program -
Rhonda R. Langford, M.S. Thesis (Boatright), October 1999.
The Design of a Strategy for Determining Compliance Requirements for 24 Air Source Categories, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
- Geri L. Hart, M.S. Thesis (Lynch), September 1999.
Effect of Nebulization Time and Pressure on the Culturability of Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria -
Roberta A. Stone, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), September 1999.
Environment, Safety, and Health Return on Investment Methodology - Darryl Sumrall, M.S. Thesis (Boatright),
September 1999.
Annotated Bibliography of Studies Concerning the Prevalence and Incidence of Chronic Ballet Injuries -
Nicole Rainey, M.S. Thesis (Hall), April 1999.
Evaluation of Worker Lead Exposures During Rotary Brush Cleaning of Fume Hood Ductwork in a Petroleum Research and Analysis Laboratory -
Paul Sherwood, M.S. Thesis (Johnson), August 1999.
Measurement of Water Activity in Selected Bacteria - Terri A. Pearce, Ph.D. Dissertation (Esmen),
May 1999.
A Ranked Evaluation of Nosocomial Infectious Agents Associated with Airborne Transmission in Healthcare Facilities -
Riza V. Ernest, M.S. Thesis (Hall), October 1998.
A Multifactorial Analysis of Tornado Risk in Oklahoma - Elizabeth P. Jones, M.S. Thesis (Esmen),
August 1998.
Assessing the Criteria for Effective Industrial Hygiene Programs - Craig L. Jackson, M.S. Thesis (Esmen),
May 1998.
The Effect of Nebulization Time and Pressure on Lipid Microtubules - Kimberly D. Carlson, M.S. Thesis (Johnson),
April 1998.
Depiction and Evaluation of Ozone Transport Using Background Ozone Monitoring Data -
Leon Ashford, M.S. Thesis (Hall), April 1998.
An Investigation of the Accuracy Associated with Exposure Level Predictions Based On Data Obtained from Sampling Intervals of Varying Lengths -
Tom Robertson, M.S. Thesis (Hall), April 1998.
An Evaluation of Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure to Medical Personnel Using a Ventilated Delivery System -
Jeanine L.
Tomey, M.S. Thesis (Hall), April 1998.
