Environmental Toxicology and Health Safety

James Haynes has been a professor of biology, ecology and environmental science at The College at Brockport, SUNY since earning his PhD at the University of Minnesota in 1978. Currently he is the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Brockport.

Ecology

Dr. Sayed M. Hassan has completed his PhD at the age of 31 years from University of Cairo, Egypt and postdoctoral studies in instrumental analysis from Strathclyde and Bradford Universities, United Kingdom. Dr. Hassan was a Professor and Head of Analytical Chemistry Department at University of Mansura, Egypt. In 1988 he was Principal Research Chemist under contract for the US EPA in method development. Currently, Dr. Hassan is a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Applied Isotope Studies and director of the Lab for Environmental Analysis, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. He has published more than 80 papers in reputed academic and professional journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of two journals; Austin Environmental Sciences & Journal of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics.

Analytical method development for organic and inorganic environmental pollutants, Chemical and phyto remediations, Degradation pathways, Hyphenated instrumentation

Dr. Rao Uppu is a professor of environmental toxicology at Southern University-Baton Rouge (SUBR), with adjunct appointments in the Department of Chemistry and the Graduate School. He is also an adjunct professor of pathobiological sciences at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Uppu obtained his PhD degree in biochemistry in 1988 and carried out his postdoctoral research in several NIH-funded projects in the areas of chemical carcinogenesis and oxidative chemistry/biology at the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases (Omaha, NE) and the Biodynamics Institute at LSU (Baton Rouge, LA). After a brief stay at the US Patent & Trademark Office (2001-2002), then located in Arlington, VA, Dr. Uppu joined SUBR in 2002 as a tenure-track associate professor and rose to the ranks of a full professor with tenure in 2007. Dr. Uppu has mentored numerous graduate students (MS and PhD) and postdoctoral fellows and has published over 65 articles in peer-reviewed journals and book series. He is an elected Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, and was honored with numerous awards for teaching and research. Currently, Dr. Uppu directs the Environmental Toxicology PhD program and also the Health Research center at SUBR.

Dr. Uppu's research interests include analytical methods for biological reactive intermediates, biomarker discovery and validation, cell signaling by 'ozone-specific' oxysterols, and biomedical applications of core/shell nanoparticles.

Dr. Rayson received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in 1979 from Baker University (Kansas) in chemistry and mathematics and his Doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 1983. Following a postdoctoral position at Indiana University, he joined the faculty in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at NMSU in 1986, where he currently holds the rank of Professor. He has authored more than 74 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has presented more than 110 papers at professional meetings.He has served as the Chairman of the local sections of each of two professional societies (the American Chemical Society and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy) and on each of three national committees for the SAS and a national award panel for the ACS. He has also served as chair on the national SAS Local Section Affairs committee. He was Conference Program Chair for each of three regional professional meetings and was the Conference General Chair for an international conference.

Dr. Rayson’s research interests pertain to the investigation of metal atoms and ions in complex chemical environments. These studies involve the elucidation of atomization, ionization, and excitation mechanisms occurring within the high temperature systems of inductively coupled argon plasma discharges and resistively heated graphite furnace atomizers. Alternately, studies of the chemical moieties on the cell walls of plants which are responsible for the selective binding of heavy metal ions from contaminated waters and soils are also pursued in the Rayson laboratory. The elucidation of these complex chemical processes necessitates the implementation of numerous, independent techniques. These “tools” have included the use of temporally and spectrally resolved atomic emission and absorption spectroscopies, laser excited luminescence measurements in both time and wavelength domains, multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy, and frontal affinity chromatography. An example of the application of such an arsenal of techniques has been the elucidation of multiple (i.e., three) metal-coordination sites involving carboxylate groups and two additional ion-exchange site containing carboxylate and sulfonate groups, respectively, on the surface of a cell wall material derived from the plant Datura innoxia.

Professor Wojciech Wasowicz (PhD), full professor at Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine. Head of the Biological and Environmental Monitoring Department, he has a background in biochemistry, analytical chemistry and toxicology. Wide experience with toxicology of metals and its interactions with microelements, oxidative stress markers, and antioxidant enzymes. The next field of interest is potential protective role of some antioxidants against chemicals. Experience in engineered nanomaterials, nanoparticles and health effect of nanoparticles. Reviewer in a few Polish periodicals related to toxicology and biochemistry and scientific grants reviewer in Polish Scientific Research Committee. Prof. W. Wasowicz shows great scientific activity confirmed by numerous publications, grants awarded by realization of scientific plan, and active participation in symposia, conferences and scientific meetings organized in Poland (Polish Society of Toxicology) and abroad (EUROTOX, IUTOX), and has given numerous lecturers as keynote and plenary speaker in international congresses. He attended (as a supervisor or member of scientific team) international projects financially supported by United Europe (Phare, Inco-Copernicus, 5th Frame Programme 6th Frame Programme, Horizon 2020 ). He is a member of Polish MAK Value Expert Commission, and a member of OECD expert in Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials. a coordinator of Polish Center of Trace Element Institute for UNESCO, and since 2008 he is a President of Polish Society of Toxicology. Prof. Wasowicz’s work has hitherto resulted in 170 scientific papers published mainly in journals of international recognition (2000 citation).

The main focus of his research lies in the field on trace elements (mainly Se, Zn, Cu) metabolism and trace elements dependent enzymes activities in physiology and some pathological conditions in animals and humans.

Florent Barbecot is a professor at GEOTOP, Quebec University in Montréal, and chairs the graduate studies in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Dr. Barbecot holds a PhD in hydrogeology from Paris XI University. His research includes both fundamental research and applied science in the field of water resources geochemistry. His major focus is on developing field methodologies for (1) quantifying the present impacts of various land uses on groundwater recharge, (2) predicting the response of groundwater resources to land use and climate change in small river basins, and (3) assessing the impact of changes in quality and quantity of groundwater recharge on surface ecosystems.

Water resources, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry of the environment, Age of water, Anthropogenic impacts

V. K. Jain is awarded D. Phil in Physics from Sussex University, UK in the year 1982. He holds a Master Degree (MSc) in Physics from Aligarh Muslim University in the year 1972. He has extended his valuable service as a Professor in 1998 for 19 years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. Currently, he is working as a Professor in School of Environmental Sciences department of Jawaharlal Nehru University. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests as a Professor reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals. For example ARIMA forecasting of ambient air pollutants (O3, NO, NO2 and CO), A Wavelet Based Neural Network Model to Predict Ambient Air Pollutants’ Concentration.

Instabilities in magnetized Plasmas, Beam Plasma interactions Linear and Nonlinear effects Air and Noise Pollution, Energy and Climate change

Friday E Uboh completed his Ph.D at the age of 35 from University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, and is presently a Professor of Biochemistry, with Toxicology as his area of research interest. He served as the acting Head of Biochemistry Department in the Department of Biochemistry University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, from 2011 to 2013. Prof. Uboh is a member of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), National Vice President of the Society of Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEN), American College of Toxicology (ACT), and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX). He has more than 70 papers published in reputable Journals, and is a reviewer and editorial board member of many Journals of repute. He has also presented many conference papers, locally and internationally.

Biochemistry

Terence Sloan is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Lancaster University, UK; he has extended his valuable service in Physics, Cosmic Rays and Global Warming for several years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Cosmic Rays and Global Warming

Michael Dourson has a PhD in toxicology from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, and is a board-certified toxicologist (i.e., DABT) serving as the Director of Science at the 501c3 nonprofit organization Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA). Prior to this, he was Senior Advisor in the Office of the Administrator at the US EPA. Before this, he was a Professor in the Risk Science Center at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine and also worked at TERA and US EPA. He has been awarded the Arnold J. Lehman award from the Society of Toxicology, the International Achievement Award by the International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, and 4 bronze medals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (i.e., FATS) and as a Fellow for the Society for Risk Analysis (i.e., FSRA).

Toxicology, Risk Assessment

Jaime Senabre is Psychologist and Environmental Consultant. He completed doctoral studies in the Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the UNED. He is Chief of Brigade in a Forest Fire Service with more than 20 years of experience. He collaborates with several companies and institutions in the area of training in Psychology in Emergencies and Human Resources. He is Professor at the University of Valencia in the Master in "Intervention and operational coordination in emergencies and catastrophes" and other postgraduate courses on emergencies. He is Director and President of the International Scientific-Professional Committee of the National Symposium on Forest Fires (SINIF). He has lectured internationally and has been part of the Organizing Committee of several International Congresses on Earth Sciences and Climate Change. He is part of the Editorial Board of several international scientific journals. He has published articles on forest fires, stress, psychosocial risks and emotional trauma, mainly in relation to emergency services and natural disasters. Currently, he is assigned to the Research Group on "Climate and Territorial Planning" (University of Alicante), where he researches on the social perception of forest fire risk and behavior in the event of possible disasters.

Forest fires, risk perception, natural hazards, environmental psychology and human behavior in emergency situations. Currently, he is assigned to the Research Group on "Climate and Territorial Planning" (University of Alicante), where he researches on the social perception of forest fire risk and behavior in the event of possible disasters.

Dr. Degarmo, a full professor at Southern Illinois University since 2016 and research associate for the Applied Research Institute in Jerusalem since 2011. Dr. Degarmo transitioned into the roles of assistant professor, associate professor, and now full professor in the department of political science at Southern Illinois University, where she teaches various courses in international relations since 2000. Her expertise consists of international security with a focus on nuclear era and security in the Middle East. She has also been a facilitator for the foreign policy's great decisions program at the university since 2001. Dr. Degarmo previously spent several years as a department chair of the political science department at her current place of employment. A recipient of numerous research grants over the years, she has also received numerous awards for her contributions, including a Black Heritage Month Salute to the Stars Award in 2013, a Meridian Award for 2011 and 2012, and a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award in 2011, all granted by Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She has authored four books, including "The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and Their Protocols: The Case of Israel" in 2016, as well as a number of book chapters, contributions to both encyclopedias and professional journals, and undergraduate teaching manuals. Beyond those literary accomplishments, Dr. Degarmo has conducted over two dozen book and article reviews, and has served as a presenter and chair for many conference proceedings since 1994.

International Relations, Security, International Environmental Security, US Foreign Policy, International Organizations, and Palestinian Politics

She is a Professor& Director for Amity Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Safety and Management. She received a Doctoral Degree (PhD) from Delhi University, India. She is graduated with an immediate post-graduation from Delhi University, India. She served as a Professor since 21 years in Amity Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Safety and Management. As a Professor, she is a recipient of many awards and grants for her valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of research. Her research interests, as a Professor lie in Environmental Contaminants.

Studies on environmental contaminants (e.g. PAH’s, PCB’s, pesticides, Heavy metals, dioxins/dibenzofurans etc.) and their impact on eco-system (soil, water, air, flora and fauna), bio-remediation, site reclamation, environmental monitoring and data collection Field studies - Efficacy Trials, Field Dissipation (Soil and Water), 14C-Field Plot Studies, waste water treatment, solid waste management, E- waste management technologies. Biodegradation in Soil, Water and Sediment, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Safety and Environmental Management, Environmental Fate and Assessment - Photodegradation (Aqueous, soil and Vapor), Aerobic and Anaerobic Soil and Aquatic Metabolism, Soil Columns Leaching

Noemi Tirado Bustillos is Head of Genotoxicology Unit at Genetic Institute – Medicine School – Universidad Mayor de San Andres (UMSA) La Paz – Bolivia, professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMSA, - Second Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Latin American Association of Mutagensis, Carcinogenesis and Environmental Teratogenesis, (ALAMCTA). President of the Bolivian Society of Mutagenesis, Carcinogenesis and Environmental Teratogenesis, (SBOMCTA). She is the coordinator of 2 grant regarding environmental toxicology studies 1. Pesticide exposure health effects 2. Metabolism of arsenic among women exposed to contaminated drinking water, she is author/co-author of 25 scientific papers, research papers, all of them concerning biomonitoring of people exposed to environment contaminants as Heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals (131I, Formaldehyde) and radiations, and conferences worldwide. She is recipient of several national and international award all, Chairperson of The XIX International A. Hollaender Course by the IAEMS – 2015, Member of Organizing Committee of XI ALAMCTA Congress 2018- Paraguay.

Environmental toxicology, genotoxicity

Friday E Uboh completed his Ph.D at the age of 35 from University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, and is presently a Professor of Biochemistry, with Toxicology as his area of research interest. He served as the acting Head of Biochemistry Department in the Department of Biochemistry University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, from 2011 to 2013. Prof. Uboh is a member of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), National Vice President of the Society of Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEN), American College of Toxicology (ACT), and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX). He has more than 70 papers published in reputable Journals, and is a reviewer and editorial board member of many Journals of repute. He has also presented many conference papers, locally and internationally.

Biochemistry

James Haynes has been a professor of biology, ecology and environmental science at The College at Brockport, SUNY since earning his PhD at the University of Minnesota in 1978. Currently he is the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Brockport.

Ecology

Dr. Rayson received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in 1979 from Baker University (Kansas) in chemistry and mathematics and his Doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 1983. Following a postdoctoral position at Indiana University, he joined the faculty in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at NMSU in 1986, where he currently holds the rank of Professor. He has authored more than 74 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has presented more than 110 papers at professional meetings.He has served as the Chairman of the local sections of each of two professional societies (the American Chemical Society and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy) and on each of three national committees for the SAS and a national award panel for the ACS. He has also served as chair on the national SAS Local Section Affairs committee. He was Conference Program Chair for each of three regional professional meetings and was the Conference General Chair for an international conference.

Dr. Rayson’s research interests pertain to the investigation of metal atoms and ions in complex chemical environments. These studies involve the elucidation of atomization, ionization, and excitation mechanisms occurring within the high temperature systems of inductively coupled argon plasma discharges and resistively heated graphite furnace atomizers. Alternately, studies of the chemical moieties on the cell walls of plants which are responsible for the selective binding of heavy metal ions from contaminated waters and soils are also pursued in the Rayson laboratory. The elucidation of these complex chemical processes necessitates the implementation of numerous, independent techniques. These “tools” have included the use of temporally and spectrally resolved atomic emission and absorption spectroscopies, laser excited luminescence measurements in both time and wavelength domains, multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy, and frontal affinity chromatography. An example of the application of such an arsenal of techniques has been the elucidation of multiple (i.e., three) metal-coordination sites involving carboxylate groups and two additional ion-exchange site containing carboxylate and sulfonate groups, respectively, on the surface of a cell wall material derived from the plant Datura innoxia.

Florent Barbecot is a professor at GEOTOP, Quebec University in Montréal, and chairs the graduate studies in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Dr. Barbecot holds a PhD in hydrogeology from Paris XI University. His research includes both fundamental research and applied science in the field of water resources geochemistry. His major focus is on developing field methodologies for (1) quantifying the present impacts of various land uses on groundwater recharge, (2) predicting the response of groundwater resources to land use and climate change in small river basins, and (3) assessing the impact of changes in quality and quantity of groundwater recharge on surface ecosystems.

Water resources, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry of the environment, Age of water, Anthropogenic impacts

Friday E Uboh completed his Ph.D at the age of 35 from University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, and is presently a Professor of Biochemistry, with Toxicology as his area of research interest. He served as the acting Head of Biochemistry Department in the Department of Biochemistry University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, from 2011 to 2013. Prof. Uboh is a member of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), National Vice President of the Society of Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEN), American College of Toxicology (ACT), and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX). He has more than 70 papers published in reputable Journals, and is a reviewer and editorial board member of many Journals of repute. He has also presented many conference papers, locally and internationally.

Biochemistry