Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh, Ph

Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh Curriculum Vitae of 21

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Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh, Ph.D.

University of Toledo Health Science Campus, College of Medicine

Department of Public Health & Preventive Medicine

Mail Stop # 1027; CB Room 4226; 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43614

(419) 383-4543; [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Occupational Hygiene (Industrial Hygiene); Medical School, University of

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (1978)

M.S. Occupational Hygiene (Industrial Hygiene); Medical School, University of

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (1975)

M.S.P.H. Public Health/Sanitary Engineering; School of Public Health, University of

Tehran (1972)

B.S. Physics; College of Science, University of Tehran (1968)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

C.I.H. Certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board

of Industrial Hygiene (CIH #3531)

C.S.P. Certified Safety Professional by the (American) Board of Certified Safety

Professionals (CSP #100014)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

07/97 - present Professor (tenured), Department of Public Health & Preventive Medicine,

College of Medicine, University of Toledo Health Science Campus,

Toledo, Ohio.

01/09 – present Director of Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH) Degree

Program

11/91 – 12/07 Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health, Bowling Green State

University, Bowling Green, Ohio (1997-2007).

08/91 - 07/97 Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Health, Medical

College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio.

05/91 - 09/91 Regional Senior Industrial Hygienist, California Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (Cal-OSHA)

03/87 - 05/91 Associate Industrial Hygienist, California Department of Health Services,

Toxic Substances Control Program.

08/88 - 03/91 Health and Safety Consultant: Center for Accelerated Learning, Inc., 490

Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA; Kellco Services, Inc, 44814 Osgood Rd.,

Fremont, CA.

08/85 - 05/87 Assistant/Associate Industrial Hygienist, California Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (Cal-OSHA)

06/84 - 07/85 Lecturer and Research Associate, Texas Tech University, Lubbock,

Texas

04/78 - 06/84 Assistant Professor of Occupational Health, Director of Master of

Public Health Program, School of Public Health, University of Tehran.

Instructor of Occupational Health, Center for Safety and Health

Research and Training (Dept. of Labor); Institute of Paramedical Sciences,

Tehran.

07/68 - 05/74 Occupational Health Specialist, Department of Occupational Health,

School of Public Health, University of Tehran.


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08/64 - 07/68 Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Environmental Health,

School of Public Health, University of Tehran.

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

o World Health Organization full scholarship for M.S.&Ph.D. (1974-78)

o Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence, Medical College of Ohio, 1996

o Fellow, American Industrial Hygiene Assosciation, 2002

o National Toxicology Program, the Report on Carcinogens (RoC), 2010, Department of

Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health Sciences; Expert; Formaldehyde

o International Ph.D. External Examiner, Department of Zoology, Gujarat University,

Ahmadabad, India, since Jan 1999

o Scientific Grant Reviewer; NIOSH, 2010 & 2011 National Occupational Research Agenda

(NORA) Intramural Research Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

British Occupational Hygiene Society (1976-2006)

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), since 1985; American Academy of

Industrial Hygiene, since 1987

American Board of Industrial Hygiene, since 1987

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, (1987-2006)

Editorial Review Board Member: J of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Editorial Review Board Member, International Journal of Occupational Hygiene

PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH

I. PUBLISHED PAPERS (Peer Reviewed)

1. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ames A, Milz S, Akbar-Khanzadeh M. Task-specific Noise

Exposure during Manual Concrete Surface Grinding in Enclosed Areas – Influence of

Operation Variables and Dust Control Methods. JOEH (2nd

Review).

2. Woolley SM, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Huang K. The Effect of Wearing Different Types of

Respirators on Postural Stability. IJOH, 4(2):32-38 (2012).

3. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ames A, Bisesi M, Milz S, Czajkowski K, Kumar A: Particulate

Matter (PM) Exposure Assessment - Horizontal and Vertical PM Profiles in Relation to

Agricultural Activities and Environmental Factors in Farm Fields. JOEH, 9:502-516 (2012).

4. Bhat AS, Kumar A, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ames A. Application of Computational Fluid

Dynamics to Dispersion of Particulate Matter Emitted During the Injection of Biosolids on a

Farm Field. December 2011 Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 30(4):522-526

(2011) DOI 10.1002/ep.10617.

5. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Windom SH, Golbabaei F: Designating Smoking Room to Control

Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Nursing Homes. IJOH 3(1):1-5 (2011).

6. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz SA, Wagner CD, Bisesi MS, Ames AL, Sadik KhuderA, Susi P,

Akbar-Khanzadeh M: Effectiveness of Dust Control Methods for Crystalline Silica and


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Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter Exposure during Manual Concrete Surface

Grinding. J Occup Environ Hyg 7:700-711 (2010).

7. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Smigielski K: Design and Set up of an Air Filter Testing Unit to

Demonstrate Characteristics and Performance of Particulate Air Filters. IJOH 1(1):1-8

(2009).

8. Golbabaei F, Sajjadi MH, Jelyani KN, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Assessment of Cold Stress

and Its Effects on Workers in a Cold-Storage Warehouse. IJOH 1(1):9-12 (2009).

9. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz SA, Ames A, Susi P, Bisesi M, Khuder S, Akbar-Khanzadeh

M: Crystalline Silica Dust and Respirable Particulate Matter during Indoor Concrete

Grinding –- Wet-grinding and Ventilated-grinding Compared with Uncontrolled

Conventional-grinding JOEH 4:770-779 (2007).

10. Milz SA, Akbar-Khanzadeh, F, Ames A, Spino S, Tex C, Lanza K: Indoor Air Quality in

Restaurants With and Without Designated Smoking Rooms. JOEH 4(4):246-252 (2007).

11. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz S, Ames A, Spino S, Tex C: Effectiveness of Clean Indoor Air

Ordinances in Controlling Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Restaurants. Archives of

Environ Health 59(12):677-685 (2004).

12. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Jahangir-Blourchian M: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure from UV-

Transilluminators. J Occup Environ Hyg 2(10):493-496 (2005).

13. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke Without Separate

Ventilation Systems for Smoking and Nonsmoking Dining Areas. Archives Environ Health

58(2):97-102 (2003).

14. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Pulido EV: Using Respirators and Goggles to Control Exposure to

Air Pollutants in an Anatomy Laboratory. Am J Ind Med 43:326-331 (2003).

15. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Tan Y, Brown EN, Akbar-Khanzadeh M: An Evaluation of

Ventilation System Flow Rates and Levels of Carbon Dioxide, Ambient Temperature and

Relative Humidity in Restaurants. AOEH 17(9):640-647 (2002).

16. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Brillhart RL: Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure

DuringConcrete Finishing (Grinding) Using Hand-held Grinders in the Construction

Industry. Ann Occup Hyg 46:347-354 (2002).

17. Keil CB, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Konecny KA: Characterizing Formaldehyde Emission

Rates in a Gross Anatomy Laboratory. Appl Occup Environ Hyg 16(10):967-972 (2001).

18. Akbar-Khanzadeh, F, Wagner OD: Safety and Health Program Assessment in Relation to

the Number and Type of Safety and Health Violations. AIHAJ 62(5):605-610 (2001).

19. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Brossia C: Utilization of Health and Safety Consulting Services of

the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation by Small Businesses AOEH 15(11):1-4 (2000).


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20. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Bitovski DK: Exposure of School Employees to Extremely Low

Frequency Magnetic Fields. Canadian Journal of Public Health 91(1)21-24 (2000).

21. Mirbod SM, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Onozuka M, Jamali M, Watanabe K, Inaba R, Iwata H:

A four-year Follow-up Study on Subjective Symptoms and Functional Capacities in

Workers Using Hand-held Grinders. Industrial Health 37:515-525 (1999).

22. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rejent GM: Incident Trends for a Hazardous Waste Cleanup

Company. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J 60(5):666-672 (1999).

23. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Factors Contributing to Discomfort or Dissatisfaction as a Result of

Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment. J Human Ergology 27(1,2):70-75 (1998).

24. Merrill EA, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Diurnal and Seasonal Variations of Radon Levels,

Effects of Climatic Conditions, and Radon Exposure Assessment in a Former Uranium

Metal Production Facility. Health Physics 74(5):568-573 (1998).

25. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Park C K: Field Precision of Formaldehyde Sampling and Analysis

Using NIOSH Method 3500. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J 58(9):657-660 (1997).

26. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Mlynek JS: Changes in Respiratory Function After One and Three

Hours Exposure to Formaldehyde in Nonsmoking Subjects. Occup Environ Med 54:296-

300(1997).

27. Keller-Byrne JE, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Potential Emotional and Cognitive Disorders

Associated with Exposure to EMFs -- A Review. AAOHN Journal 45:69-75 (1997).

28. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rivas RD: Exposure to Isocyanates and Organic Solvents, and

Pulmonary-Function Changes in Workers in a Polyurethane Molding Process. J Occup

Environ Med 38(12):1205-1212 (1996).

29. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Greco TM: Health and Social Concerns of Restaurant/Bar Workers

Exposed to Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Med Lav 87(2):122-132 (1996).

30. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Huffman JR: Office Workers' Exposure to Extremely Low

Frequency (ELF) Magnetic Fields and Their Perception of Characteristics and Health

Effects of Electromagnetic Fields. Appl Occup Environ Hyg 10(11):927-933 (1995).

31. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Bisesi MS, Rivas RD: Comfort of Personal Protective Equipment.

Appl Ergonomics 26(3):195-198 (1995).

32. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Exposure to Particulates and Fluorides, and Respiratory Health of

Workers in an Aluminum Production Potroom with Limited Control Measures. Am Ind Hyg

Assoc J 56(11):1008-1015(1995).

33. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Vaquerano MU, Akbar-Khanzadeh M, Bisesi MS: Formaldehyde

Exposure, Acute Pulmonary Response and Exposure Control Options in a Gross Anatomy

Laboratory. Am J Ind Med 26(1):61-75 (1994).


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34. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Hearing Impairment Study to Stimulate Management Support for a

Hearing Conservation Program. Appl Occup Environ Hyg, 8:472-478 (1993).

35. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Short-Term Respiratory Function Changes in Relation to Workshift

Welding Fume Exposures. Int Arch Occup Environ Health, 64:393-397 (1993).

36. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ramsey J D: The Prediction of Temperature and Heat Stress Limits

in the Workplace with Natural Ventilation. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J 48(4):396-399 (1987).

37. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Burford CL, Ramsey JD: Heat Exposure and Work Conditions in

Small Scale Traditional and Mechanized Bakeries. In. W. Karwowski (Ed): Trends in

Ergonomics/Human Factors III. Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. (North-Holland), pp 441-

448 (1986).

38. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: A Personal Sampler for Measuring Shift Exposure to Welding

Fumes. Ann Occup Hyg 28(4):365-371 (1984).

39. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Parvizpour D: Temporary Threshold Shift and Noise-Induced

Hearing Handicap in a Group of Textile Workers. Iranian J Publ Hlth 12:110-117 (1983).

40. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: A Study of Biological Effects of Magnetic Fields and the Evaluation

of Magnetic Field Intensity in an Aluminum Reduction Plant. Iranian J Publ Hlth 11:58-66

(1982).

41. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Combined Effects of Cigarette Smoking and Occupational Air

Pollution in Welding Environment. Med Lav 72(1):61-67(1981).

42. Parvizpour D, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Permanent Hearing Loss Due to Noise Exposure in

Metal Workers. J Iranian Med Council 8:93-99 (1981).

43. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Heat Disorders-Effects of Hot Environment, Prevention and

Treatment Methods. J Iranian Med Pharm Assoc 1:14-17 (1981).

44. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Long-Term Effects of Welding Fumes Upon Respiratory Symptoms

and Pulmonary Function. J Occup Med 22:337-341 (1980).

45. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Mercury Exposure in Dental Practice. Iranian J Med Sciences

10:153-162 (1979).

46. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Effects of Welding Variables on the Fumes and Gases in the Welders

Breathing Zone. Metal Construction 11:503-505 (1979).

47. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Meshgi P: Air Pollution in Food Processing Plants in Iran. Iranian J

Publ Hlth 8:37-45 (1979).

48. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Effects of High-Speed Drill Noise on Dentists' Hearing. Iranian J

Publ Hlth 7:168-179 (1978).


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49. Meshgi P, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: A Survey of Physical Agents in Food Processing Plants.

Iranian J Publ Hlth 4:105-113 (1975).

50. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rezaei A, Ghiami A: Hearing Loss Resulting from Noise Exposure

in Textile Workers. Iranian J Publ Hlth 3:35-43 (1974).

II. PAPERS IN REVIEW

1. Smigielski K, Akbar-Khanzadeh, F. Pressure Drop, Capture Efficiency and Dust Loading

Capacity of Custom Fabricated High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters Before and

After Being Cleaned and Reused (In review).

2. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rowell J. Direct Reading Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometry

Method Compared With Conventional Integrated Sampling for Determination of Airborne Cadmium

(In review).

III. ABSTRACTS/PAPER PRESENTATIONS (Peer review, since 1985)

1. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rowell J. Direct Reading Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Spectrometry Method Compared With Conventional Integrated Sampling for Determination

of Airborne Cadmium" American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce), May 18-

23, 2013, Montreal, Canada.

2. Smigielski K, Akbar-Khanzadeh, F. Pressure Drop, Capture Efficiency and Dust Loading

Capacity of Custom Fabricated High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters Before and

After Being Cleaned and Reused. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo

(AIHce), May 18-23, 2013, Montreal, Canada.

3. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz S, Ames A, Wagner C, Laughlin J. Peak Noise Exposure

during Concrete Grinding in Confined Areas. Presented at the AIHCE 2012. June 16-21;

Indianapolis, IN. (SR-122-7)

4. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ames A, Milz S, Czajkowski K, Carlson D, Koch T, Kabelen J. Air

Contaminants Inside and Outside Rural Homes near Biosolids-Applied Agricultural Farm

Fields. Presented at the AIHCE 2012. June 16-21; Indianapolis, IN. (SR-121-3)

5. Koch T, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Heldt G, Li X, Ames A, Milz S, Czajkowski K. Particulate

size and concentration at three agricultural fields during biosolids application and post field

management. Presented at the AIHCE 2012. June 16-21; Indianapolis, IN. (PS-405)

6. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Brown C, Milz S: A Comprehensive Noise Characterization in a

High-school. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce), May 14-18, 2011.

Portland, Oregon. (PO #131-3)

7. Milz S, Smith E, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Khuder S. Skid Loader Noise Exposure in a

Confinement Dairy Barn. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce), May

14-18, 2011. Portland, Oregon. (PS #403-1)

8. Ames A, Milz S, Czajkowski K, Carlson D, Waltz A, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Ammonia,

Hydrogen Sulfide and Volatile Organic Compounds Indoor and Outdoor of Homes Near Sludge-

Applied Farm Fields. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce), May 14-18,

2011. Portland, Oregon. (PS #405).

9. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Braskie M: Noise Survey in Patient Rooms of a Hospital. American

Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce), May 22-May 27, 2010, Denver, CO.

(#124)


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10. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rillo R, Milz S, Fink B: Surface Contamination with, and

Management of, Antineoplastic Drugs in a Hospital. American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Expo (AIHce), May 22-May 27, 2010, Denver, CO. (3105)

11. Ames A, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz S, Czajkowski K: Aerosol Mass Concentrations And

Counts Before, During And After Fertilizer Application In A Farm Field Located in

Northwest Ohio. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce), May 22-May

27, 2010, Denver, CO. (#53)

12. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz SA, Wagner CD, Bisesi MS , Ames AL, Khuder S, Susi P:

Factors Influencing Silica Dust Exposure and Effectiveness of Control Methods during

Manual Concrete Grinding. X2009 Sixth International Conference on Innovations in

Exposure Assessment. Harvard School of Public Health Boston, MA, August 17–20, 2009.

13. Akbar-Khanzadeh, F, Milz S, Wagner C, Ames A, Bisesi M: Noise Exposure during

Hand-held Concrete Grinding - Effects of Dust Control Methods and Grinder Size. The

American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Toronto, Canada, May 30-June 4,

2009.

14. Akbar-Khanzadeh, F, Weaver B, Khuder S, Dennis M. Outdoor Workers’ Exposure to

Ultraviolet Radiation in Northwest Ohio, U.S.A. The American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Exposition, Toronto, Canada, May 30-June 4, 2009.

15. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ames A, Bisesi M, Milz S, Czajkowski K, Otiso J, Ombongi OA,

Anschutz A: Aerosol Characterization during Farm Field Activities in Northwest Ohio,

U.S.A. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Toronto, Canada, May

30-June 4, 2009.

16. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz SA, Wagner CD, Ames AL, Bisesi MS , Khuder S, Susi P:

Task-specific Noise Levels during Hand-held Concrete Grinding. The 15th

Engineering and

Work Practice Controls Work Group By NIOSH/CPWR, Orlando, FL, March 26-27, 2009.

17. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz SA, Wagner CD, Ames AL, Bisesi MS, Khuder S, Susi P:

Crystalline Silica and RSP Control Methods Effectiveness during Concrete Grinding

(Progress report). The 15th

Engineering and Work Practice Controls Work Group By

NIOSH/CPWR, Orlando, FL, March 26-27, 2009.

18. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Crystalline Silica and RSP Control Methods Effectiveness during

Concrete Grinding. 14th CPWR/NIOSH Engineering and Work Practice Controls Work

Group, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Jan 31-Feb 1, 2008.

19. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ames, A, Bisesi M, Czajkowski K, Funa R, Walker S, Bell-Dzide D,

Karichu J: Aerosol Concentration and Size Distribution in Two Agricultural Farm Fields

during Application of Class B Biosolids and Other Major Farming Activities. The American

Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31-June 5,

2008.

20. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Morrow J: Particulate Filter Management in Three Manufacturing

Sites. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

May 31-June 5, 2008.

21. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Smigieski K: HEPA Filter Efficiency in Relation to Installation

Variables. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, June 2-7, 2007,

Philadelphia, PA [Abstract # 105].

22. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Milz S, Ames A: Silica Dust and Respirable Suspended Particulate

Matter During Wet-grinding and Ventilated-grinding Compared to Conventional-grinding.

The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, June 2-7, 2007, Philadelphia,

PA. [Abstract # 250]

23. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Golbabaei, F, Sajjadi MH, Nourijelyani K: Cold Stress Exposure in a

Food Storage Warehouse Complex. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference &


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Exposition, June 2-7, 2007, Philadelphia, PA [Abstract # 50].

24. Ames A, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Noise Exposure Assessment in Certain Indoor Sport

Events. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 13-18, 2005,

Chicago, Illinois [Abstract # 210].

25. Golbabaei F, Tirgar A, Nouri-Jelyani SK, Shahtaheri J, Ganjali MR, Akbar-Khanzadeh, F:

Parameters Influencing Hexavalent Chromium Mist Sampling During Electroplating

Operations. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 13-18, 2005,

Chicago, Illinois [Abstract # 50].

26. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, England R: Evaluation of Personal Noise Exposure in an Indoor

Skatepark. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 21-26, 2005,

Anaheim, CA [Abstract # 133].

27. Haligan K, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: A survey of Perceived and Real Health Concerns in a

Community Neighboring Industrial Facilities. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference

& Exposition, May 21-26, 2005, Anaheim, CA [Abstract # 139].

28. Ames A, Milz S, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Indoor Air Quality in Restaurants After Enactment

of Clean Indoor Air Ordinances. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference &

Exposition, May 21-26, 2005, Anaheim, CA (Abstract # 197).

29. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Loring J: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure Onboard Marine Vessels.

The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 8-13, 2004, Atlanta, GA

(Abstract # 227).

30. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Spino S: Noise levels in a Skateboard Park with Metallic Ramps -

An Industrial Approach to Quantify an Emerging Community Noise. American Industrial

Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 8-13, 2004, Atlanta, GA (Abstract # 112).

31. Ames A, Newcomer D, Milz S, Harrigton B, Bisesi M, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Indoor Air

Quality Sampling at Specific Areas within Fitness Facilities. American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Exposition, May 8-13, 2004, Atlanta, GA (Abstract # 200).

32. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, DeBoo DM: Levels of Respirable Suspended Particle in Restaurants

in Relation to the Number of Cigarettes Smoked, Number of Dining Patrons and Elapsed

Time. The 2003 Ohio Air Quality Research Symposium, October 29, 2003, Toledo, Ohio.

33. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Loring JB: Exposure to Microwave Radiation Onboard Boats: Power

Density in Relation to the Range-setting of and Distance from Radar Units. American

Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 12-15, 2003, Dallas, TX (Abstract # 30).

34. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Windom SH: Effectiveness of Designating Smoking Rooms to

Control Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Nursing Homes. British Occupational Hygiene

Society Conference, April 8-10, 2003, Imperial College, London, England.

35. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Jahangir-Blourchian M, Valigosky MA: Ultraviolet Radiation

Exposure During Gel Electrophoresis Visualization Used for the Detection of Proteins,

DNA and RNA in Research Laboratories. American Industrial Hygiene Conference &

Exposition, June 1-6, 2002, San Diego, CA.(Abs # )

36. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Brillhart RL: Exposure to Silica Dust During Concrete Grinding in

Construction Industry. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, June 2-7,

2001, New Orleans, Louisiana (abstract # 9).

37. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Tan Y, Brown EN, Akbar-Khanzadeh M: Efficiency of Ventilation

Systems in Eight Restaurants. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, June

2-7, 2001, New Orleans, Louisiana (Abstract # 136).

38. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Jahangir-Blourchian M,Valigosky M, Mirbod SM: Radiation

Leakage from Microwave Ovens Used in an Academic Institution. The American Industrial

Hygiene Conference & Exposition, June 2-7, 2001, New Orleans, Louisiana (Abstract #

265).


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39. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Konecny KA, Keil CB: Predicting Personal Exposure by Area

Sampling When the Concentration of Contaminant is Uniformly Distributed Throughout the

Workplace. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, June 2-7, 2001,

New Orleans, Louisiana (Abstract # 235).

40. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Pulido EV: Feasibility of Using Personal Protective Equipment to

Control Formaldehyde Exposure in a Gross Anatomy Laboratory. The American Industrial

Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Orlando, Florida, May 20-25, 2000 (Abs. # 163).

41. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Bitovski DK, Carroll TR, Mirbod SM: Electricians' Perception of

Characteristics and Health Effects of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields

Compared with Those of Teachers and Office Workers. The American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Exposition, Orlando, Florida, May 20-25, 2000 (Abs. # 43).

42. Keil CB, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Konecny KA: Formaldehyde Emission Rates from

Dissecting Tables in a Gross Anatomy Laboratory. The American Industrial Hygiene


43. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Vij R, Forney RB: Indicators of Environmental Tobacco Smoke and

Biomarkers in Nonsmoking Servers in a Restaurant. The American Industrial Hygiene


44. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Schutt JS: Evaluation of Exposure to Sub-radiofrequency and

Radiofrequency Fields in a Steel-Tube Production Line. The American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Exposition, Toronto, Canada, June 5-11, 1999 (Abs # 83).

45. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Woolley S, Huang X: Effects of Wearing Different Types of

Respirator on Comfort, Postural Balance, Skin Temperature, and Heart Rate. The American

Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Toronto, Canada, June 5-11, 1999 (Abs #

146).

46. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Wagner OD: Relation between Safety and Health (S&H) Program

Indicators and S&H Violations in Small High-Hazard Companies. The American Industrial

Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Toronto, Canada, June 5-11, 1999 (Abs # 190).

47. Mirbod SM, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Hand-Arm Vibration Exposure in Motorcycling Traffic

Policemen. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Toronto, Canada,

June 5-11, 1999 (Abs # 50).

48. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Graham TA: Exposure of Police Officers to Extremely Low

Frequency Magnetic Fields (ELF MFs). The Health Physics Society 43rd

Annual Meeting,

Minneapolis Convention Center; July 12-16, 1998.

49. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Bitovski DK: Exposures of Teachers, Maintenance and Clerical

Workers in a Canadian School District to Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Fields.

American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, May 9-15, 1998.

50. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rejent GM: Work Related Incident Trends for a Hazardous Waste

Cleanup Company. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Atlanta,

Georgia, May 9-15, 1998.

51. Breitigam DA, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Size Distribution, Number and Surface Area of

Beryllium Oxide Particles in a Beryllia Ceramics Plant. American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, May 9-15, 1998.

52. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Brossia C: Utilization of Health and Safety Consulting Services by

Small Ohio Employers. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Dallas,

Texas, May 17-23, 1997.

53. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Carroll TR: Occupational and Non-Occupational Exposures of

Electricians of a Power Generation Facility to Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Fields

(ELF MF). The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Dallas, Texas, May

17-23, 1997.


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54. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Merrill EA: Radon Exposure Assessment in a Former Uranium

Production Facility. Health Physics Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, July 21-25,

1996.

55. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Park CK: Field Precision of Formaldehyde Sampling and Analysis

Using National Institute for Safety and Health Method 3500. American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Exposition, Washington, D.C., May 18-24, 1996.

56. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Personal Protective Equipment: Factors Contributing to Workers’

Discomfort in a Metal Refining Plant. American Industrial Hygiene Conference &

Exposition, Washington, D.C., May 18-24, 1996.

57. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Mlynek JS: Acute Respiratory Function Changes in Non-smoking

Subjects Exposed to Formaldehyde. American Occupational Health Conference, San

Antonio, Texas, April 26 - May 3, 1996.

58. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rivas RD: Long-term respiratory function changes in workers

exposed to low levels of diisocyanates and organic solvents. Annual Conference of Society

for Occupational and Environmental Health, Bethesda, MD, Dec 6-8, 1995.

59. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Dragt D H: Occupational and Non-occupational Exposures of

Technicians in a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinic to Extremely Low Frequency

Magnetic Fields. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Kansas City,

Missouri, May 20-26, 1995 [Abstract # 52].

60. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Rivas RD: Exposure to Hexamethylene Diisocynate and Volatile

Organic Compounds, and Daily and Weekly Respiratory Function Changes in Urethane

Mold Operators. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Kansas City,

Missouri, May 20-26, 1995 [Abstract # 68].

61. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Huffman JR: Office Workers Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency

Magnetic Fields and Their Perception of Characteristics and Health Effects of

Electromagnetic Fields. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Anaheim,

California, May 21-27, 1994 [Abstract # 235].

62. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Greco TM: Health and Social Concerns of Workers Exposed to

Environmental Tobacco Smoke. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition,

Anaheim, California, May 21-27, 1994 [Abstract # 197].

63. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Bisesi MS, Rivas RD: Workers' Reported Comfort of Personal

Protective Equipment Worn in an Automobile Glass Encapsulating Plant. ]American

Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 15-21, 1993

[Abstract # 421].

64. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Exposure to Air Pollutants and Respiratory Health of Workers in an

Aluminum Production Potroom. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition,

New Orleans, Louisiana, May 15-21, 1993 [Abstract # 61].

65. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Akbar-Khanzadeh M: Sound Level Contours as an Administrative

Control Method during Well-Drilling Activities. American Industrial Hygiene Conference

& Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 15-21, 1993 [Abstract # 445].

66. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Hearing Impairment Study to Stimulate Interest and Support for a

Hearing Conservation Program. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition,

Boston, May 30 - June 5, 1992 [Abstract # 128].

67. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Workshift Welding Fume Exposures and Acute Changes in Lung

Function. American Industrial Hygiene Conference, San Francisco, California, May 15-20,

1988 [Abstract # 97].

68. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Parvizpour D, Wilson C: An Industrial Hygiene and Health Survey

in an Aluminum Reduction Plant in Iran. American Industrial Hygiene Conference,

Montreal, Canada, May 31-June 5, 1987 [Abstract # 52].


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69. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Seasonal Changes of Oral Temperature and Heart Rate in Relation to

Heat Stress and Workload in Iran. American Industrial Hygiene Conference, Montreal,

Canada, May 32-June 5, 1987 [Abstract # 188].

70. Ramsey JD, Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Predicting Inside Heat Stress Limits based on the

Outside Climate. American Industrial Hygiene Conference, Dallas, Texas, May 18-23,

1986.

71. Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Fluoride Exposure in an Aluminum Facility. The American

Industrial Hygiene Conference, Dallas, Texas, May 18-23, 1986.

72. Burford CL, Ramsey JD, Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Lee CH, Tayyari F, Duke-Dobos F: Field

Validation of a Procedure for Systematic Workload Estimation (SWE). American Industrial

Hygiene Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 19-24, 1985 [Abstract # 374].

Other Presentations Akbar-Khanzadeh, F. Update on Crystalline Silica Health Effectsand Exposure Control Methods Efficiency.

AIHA Local Section. At the University of Toledo Health Science Campus on April 2, 2012.

Akbar-Khanzadeh, F. Is your job making you sick? Public Health has a preventative Solution. UT College of

Medicine. Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Public Health Grand Rounds, April 04, 2012

IV. ABSTRACTS (In review)

V. BOOK

Akbar-Khanzadeh F: Heat & Man – Health, engineering and physiological aspects of working

and living in thermal environment (17 chapters, in Farsi), Hayyan Publications, 2004.

VI. PROCEEDINGS

Akbar-Khanzadeh, F.: Electro-Magnetic Field. The 4th National Symposium and Trade

Exhibition on Health Care Safety and the Environment, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The

American Hospital Association, Proceedings Book - Part 2 pp 1127-1163, 1994.

VII. RESEARCH REPORTS

1. Crystalline Silica and RSP Control Methods Effectiveness during Concrete Grinding.

NIOSH/CDC Grant #1R01OH009271-01; Grant period: 09/01/2007 - 08/31/2009. (PI: F.

Akbar-Khanzadeh; PIs: S. Milz, M. Bisesi, S. Khuder; Consutant P. Susi; Sr. Technicians:

C. Wagner, A. Ames; November 2009.

2. Analysis of Public Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Ohio Tobacco Use

Prevention and Control Foundation. Clean Indoor Air Research Project)1/01/04 – 06/30/04

(Grant # 04-2-001: Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Principal Investigator; Milz S, Co-Investigator;

April Ames, Spino Sara and Chris Tex Research Assistances). August 2004.

3. Exposure of Nonsmoking Patrons and Employees to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in

Restaurants with Designated Smoking and Nonsmoking Areas Not Separately Ventilated.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency STAR Grant Number R826753-01-0, October 1,

1998 -- September 30, 2,000 (F. Akbar-Khanzadeh: PI; E. Brown and M. Akbar-

Khanzadeh Research Assistants), December 2000.

4. Injury/Illness Incidents in Relation to the Evolution of Health and Safety Programs in a

Construction Company Hiring Temporary Workers. Submitted to American Society of

Safety Engineers Foundation (F. Akbar-Khanzadeh: PI; M. Stollar Research Associate; S.

Windom: Research Assistant), August 2000.

Other Reports: School of Public Health publications, Tehran Univ., in Farsi


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5. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Parvizpour D.: A Comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety

Survey in Arak Aluminum Reduction Plant. Pub. 8060 (1982).

6. Meshgi P, Akbar-Khanzadeh F.: Health and Safety Conditions in food Processing

Factories. Pub. 1983 (1975).

7. Ghiami A, Akbar-Khanzadeh F. et al.: Occupational and Environmental Health Hazards in

Textile Factories. Pub. 1888 (1973).

8. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Ghiami A.: Noise Determination and Control in Chit-Sazi-e-Tehran

Textile Factory. Pub. 1867 (1972).

VIII. OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Booklets/monographs/manuals (in Farsi; School of Public Health, University of Tehran)

1. Chemical agents in the workplace and the worker's health. Publ. # 84/60/25, 1981

2. Occupational accidents and job satisfaction. Publ. # 83/60/25, 1981

3. Some health implications in chemical, petrochemical, food processing, and metal work

industries. Publ. # 120/59/20, 1980

4. Health aspects of working in cold environments. Publ. # 115/59/20, 1980

5. Occupational health aspects of working with asbestos, siliceous dust, electricity, and

compressed air. Publ. # 114/59/20, 1980

6. Effects of occupation on health. Publ. # 96/59/20, 1980

7. Measurements and calibration methods of air flow. Publ. # 61/59/20, 1980

8. Heat exchange between two bodies. Publ. # 2024, 1979

9. Fluids in static equilibrium and motion. Publ. # 2023, 1979

10. Dust counting and particle size determination. Publ. # 98/58/50, 1979

11. Drinking water in industry. Publ. # 63/58/60, 1979

12. Personal service facilities in factories. Publ. # 62/58/60, 1979

13. Evaluating the contaminated workplace. Publ. # 31/58/60, 1979

14. Sampling for gases and vapors. Publ. # 30/58/60, 1979

15. Hearing protectors - Amount of protection provided in practice. Publ. # 29/58/60, 1979

16. Sampling for airborne particulate pollutants. Publ. # 28/58/60, 1979

17. Industrial solid wastes. Publ. # 27/58/60, 1979

18. Principles of industrial sanitation. Publ. # 26/58/60, 1979

19. Vibration problem in industry. Publ. # 0/58/25, 1979

20. Heat and ventilation in industry Publ. # 0/58/50, 1979

21. Noise problems in industry. Publ. # 0/57/20, 1978

22. Applied mechanics. Publ. # 486/51/50, 1972

23. Noise. (with A. Ghiami) Publ. # 1878, 1972

24. Physical quantities - systems of units. Publ. # 414/49/50, 1970

25. Noise reduction methods in industry. (with H. Bijan) Publ. # 29/49/50, 1970

26. Physics of sound. Publ. # 428/49/50, 1970

27. Instruments for recognition and measurement of harmful agents in the workplace. (with H.

Bijan) Publ. # 8/48/100, 1969

VIII. GRANT ACTIVITIES (since 2000)

Hazard Prevention during Concrete Grinding - Knowledge Transformation and

Intervention. Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh, PI, Brian Fink, Co-I, Shery Milz, Co-I, Steve

Roberts, Co-I, Sadik Khuder, Co-I; Period two years: 12/01/09 – 11/30/11 (2010 & 2011);

(in review). Sbmitted to NIH

Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure Evaluation and Control in Outdoor Workers; NIOSH


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(R21); Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh (PI), Brian Fink, Co-I; Period two years: 12/01/09 –

11/30/11 (2010 & 2011) (in review).

NIOSH Training Project Grant (TPG): Industrial Hygiene – University of Toledo.

CDC/NIOSH GN 8605(T01), Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh (PI) (07/01/09 – 06/30/14).

Crystalline Silica and RSP Control Methods Effectiveness during Concrete Grinding.

National Institude for Occupational Safety and Health; CDC (NIOSH 1R01OH009271-01,

two years; Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh, PI); 09/01/2007 – 08/31/2009.

Monitoring Agricultural Sewage Sludge. U.S. Department of Agriculture (K. Czajkowski PI,

Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh, Co-I); 2006-2011.

Integrating Environmental and Public Health in Urban Ecosystems. PI: D. Moorhead PI,

(Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh, Co-I); University of Toledo Program for Academic Excellence;

5/1/07 – 6/30/09.

Study of the Process and Impact of Ohio Clean Indoor Air Ordinance. Ohio Tobacco Use

Prevention and Control Foundation (TUPCF) (J. Price PI, Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh Co-PI)

1/1/04 – 6/30/04.

HEPA Filter Efficiency Testing During Filter Installation. National Institute for Safety and

Health (NIOSH) through the UC Pilot Project Research Training Program. (Farhang Akbar-

Khanzadeh, PI) 2006.

Occupational Health Training Grant. National Institute for Safety and Health (NIOSH) (M.

Bisesi PI; Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh Co-I); 2005-2009.

Functional Biological Exercise Development for the NOW Riginal Medical Response

System. City of Toledo. (M. Bisesi PI, Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh Co-I); 2006-2007.

Task-Specific Silica Exposure during Concrete Polishing. National Institute for Safety and

Health (NIOSH) through The Center to Protect Workers’ Rights (CPWR; 05-1-PS) (Farhang

Akbar-Khanzadeh PI, S. Milz Co-I, April Ames RA); 2/1/05 – 1/31/07.

Exposure of Nonsmoking Patrons and Employees to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in

Restaurants with Designated Smoking and Nonsmoking Areas Not Separately Ventilated.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; STAR Grant Number R826753-01-0)

(Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh PI, E. Brown RA), 10/1/98 – 9/30/2000.

Injury/Illness Incidents in Relation to the Evolution of Health and Safety Programs in a

Construction Company Hiring Temporary Workers. The American Society of Safety

Engineers Foundation (Farhang Akbar-Khanzadeh PI, M. Stollar & S. Windom: RAs);

2000.

Prevention of surface water Contamination from biosolids application. PI: Kevin Czajkowski;

Quality assurance project plan manager: F. Akbar-Khanzadeh; Agency: US EPA Region V;

Period of Support: 9/30/2010 – 8/31/2012.

TEACHING

I. Major Continuing Education Courses (since 1992)

1. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Bisesi M. Course on "Comprehensive Review of Industrial Hygiene"

for Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (OBWC)

1) Sept.20-24, 1999, Columbus, Ohio

2) Sept.12-16, 1994, Canton, Ohio

3) Sept.13-17, 1993, Canton, Ohio

2. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Bisesi M. Course on “Interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets.”

Northwest Ohio District Council of Carpenters, United Brotherhood of Carpenters &

Joiners of America (A.F.L.-C.I.O.). 02 – 03/92.


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II. Major Educational Presentations/Roudtables/Short Courses (since 1987)

1. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Update on Crystalline Silica Health Effects and Exposure Control

Methods Efficiency. 12 Noon - 1 P.M., April 2, 2012. Northwest Ohio (NOW) American

Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Meeting Presentation. Faculty Club, UT-HSC

[uploaded into the AIHA Sharepoint Site under the “Meeting Materials” Library].

2. Akbar-Khanzadeh F., Public Health Grand Rounds. "Is your job making you sick? Public

Health has a preventative solution" Open to UT and other communities. Thursday, April 26,

2012; 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Room 103, Health Education Building; UT-HSC [uploaded on UT

Site: http://hscmsite.utoledo.edu/mediasite/Viewer/ ?peid=a2efd67494494c81be7c55c4464b071e1d.

3. Akbar-Khanzadeh, F: (Key Note Speaker Presentation). Occupational Health &

Industrialization. First National Congress of Social Determinants of Health. Gilan Medical

University; Rasht, Iran. July 9-11, 2008.

4. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Hitchcock T, Baron D. Professional development Course # 504:

Overview of Nonoionizing Radiation for CIH Exam Preparation. Accepted for presentation

at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 21-26, 2005, Anaheim,

CA.

5. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Moderator, Roundtable 207 - Hot topics in Nonionizing Radiation.

Accepted for presentation at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition,

May 21-26, 2005, Anaheim, CA.

6. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Ultraviolet radiation exposure in research and medical facilities.

Presented at Rountable 246: “Hot topics in Nonionizing Radiation.” American Industrial

Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, GA, May 8-13, 2004.

7. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Session Arranger, Rountable 225: “Hot topics in nonionizing

radiation.” Presented: “Ultraviolet radiation in medical diagnostic and treatment practices.”

American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Dallas, Texas, May 10-15, 2003.

8. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Accident Prevention. 9th Annual Safety and Health Day in Toledo,

Dana Conference Center, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio June 16, 1999.

9. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Trends in injuries and how to minimize them, profiting from

decreased safety and health rate” 8th Annual Safety and Health Day in Toledo, Dana

Conference Center, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio June 10, 1998.

10. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Moderator, Rountable 241: “ANSI Standards/ACGIH Guidelines for

Nonionizing Spectrum: An Update.” American Industrial Hygiene Conference &

Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, May 9-15, 1998.

11. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Sub-Radio Frequency EMFs: Interpretation & Guidelines.

Roundtable - ANSI Standards/ACGIH Guidelines for the Nonionizing Radiation Spectrum:

Interpretation and Terminology. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition,

Dallas, Texas, May 17-23, 1997.

12. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. PPE Comfort and Acceptability. 6th Annual Safety and Health Day

in Toledo, Dana Conference Center, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio June 5, 1996.

13. Akbar-Khanzadeh F.: Application, Comfort and Effectiveness of Personal Protective

Equipment in the Workplace. All-Ohio Safety Congress, Cleveland Convention Center,

April 2-4, 1996 (4/3/96, pp 25). Also reported: “PPE uncomfortable for most people”

Occupational Hazards, May 1996, pp14&23.

14. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Magnetic Fields. Presented at the Fifth Annual Safety & Health Day

in Toledo, June 12, 1995, Toledo, Ohio.

15. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. (1) Occupational Hazards and Occupational Safety and Health

Regulations. A lecture presented to the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

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students, MCO, October 11, 1995. (2) Occupational Safety and Heath Administration." A

lecture presented to the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students, MCO, April

5, 1995.

16. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Heat Stress in Fire Fighting. Midwest Nuclear Fire Protection

Association. Toledo, Ohio, February 23-25, 1994.

17. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Temperature Extreme Stress. Presented at the Third Annual Safety

Day in Toledo, Ohio, June 9, 1993.

18. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Unmack JL, Geuser DL. Exposure Assessment Strategy for Small

Business. Professional Development Course, presented at the American Industrial Hygiene

Conference & Exposition, Boston, May 30-June 5, 1992.

19. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Blood Contaminated Wastes in Occupational Exposure to

Bloodborne Pathogens. An educational course organized by the Northwest Ohio American

Industrial Hygiene Association and the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, May 20, 1992.

20. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Cole CJ, Damiano J, Holemes RS, Lewis RD, Mulhausen J, Unmack

JL. A Strategy for Occupational Exposure Assessment. Professional Development Course,

presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City,

May 18-24, 1991.

21. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Courses presented frequently through Center for Accelerated

Learning, Inc., 490 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA, 1988-91.

Asbestos training for workers, contractors, and supervisors

Asbestos training for asbestos workers

Asbestos - Contractors, supervisors and competent persons

Asbestos - Building inspector and management planner.

22. Akbar-Khanzadeh F. Building Inspector, and Manager Planner. A training course provided

to U.S. federal employees, Armed Forces Recreation Center, Chiemsee Feldon, 8241

Bernau, West Germany, Sept. 10-14, 1990.

23. Akbar-Khanzadeh F et al. Courses presented frequently for the California Department of

Health Services, 1987-91.

Respiratory Protection Training

Air Surveillance Instrumentation for Hazardous Materials

Hazard Appraisal and Recognition Planning

Office Health and Safety Training

Refresher Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Materials Management.

24. Akbar-Khanzadeh F, Unmack JL: Exposure Assessment for Small Business. Pacific

Occupational Safety and Health Conference, Airport Marriot, Long Beach, October 3-5,

1990.

III. Most Recent Graduate-Level Courses (Medical University of Ohio/University of Toledo,

Since 1991)

a. Lectures

Principles of Occupational Health (40.501, 3 qcr)

Monitoring and Analytical Methods (40.520, 3 qcr)

Occupational Noise and Vibration (40.560, 3 qcr)

Principles of Occupational Safety (40.505, 3 qcr)

Management of Haz Mat./Emerg Resp (40.525, 3 qcr)

Personal Protective Equipment (40.566, 3 qcr)

Physical Agents (40.561, 3 qcr)

Research Methods (40.602, 3 qcr)


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Physical Agents II (40.562, 3 qcr)

Hazard Control (OCCH540, 3 Scr)

Human Factors and Ergonomics (OCCH535, 2 Scr)

Occup Health Sciences (OCCH502, PUBH502, 3 Scr)

Air Contaminant Modeling (OCCH541, PUBH541, 3 Scr)

Occup Safety Sciences (OCCH506, PUBH 506, 3 Scr)

Public Health Biostatistics (OCCH600, PUBH600, 3 Scr)

b. Independent Study in Occupational Health (OCCH.689)

Not-listed

c. Research in Occupational Health (OCCH.673)

d. Major Advisor for Theses/Scholarly Projects (since 1993)

1. Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Passive Smoke in Restaurant and Bar Settings;

Theresa Greco, 1993.

2. Lung Function Changes During the Day in Subjects Exposed to Formaldehyde; M. Ulises

Vaquerano, 1993).

3. 1,6-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) Exposure Assessment and Changes of Lung

Function Parameters of Urethane Mold Operators; Ruben Rivas, 1994.

4. Pulmonary Function Changes within One Hour of Formaldehyde Exposure in a Gross

Anatomy Laboratory; Jean Mlynek, 1994.

5. Field Precision of Formaldehyde Sampling and Analysis using the NIOSH Method 3500;

Peter Park, 1994.

6. Assessment of Magnetic Field Exposure of Technicians in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Clinic; Dan Dragt, 1994.

7. Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in Office Workers; Jeffrey

Huffman, 1995.

8. Evaluation of Exposure to Radon at a Superfund Site. Elaine Merrill, 1995.

9. Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Fields in

Police Car Operators and Police Office Workers. Tiffany Graham, 1996.

10. Utilization of Safety and Health Consulting Services by Small Ohio Employers. Christopher

Brossia, 1996.

11. Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields at an Electrical Generation

Facility. Thomas Carroll, 1996.

12. Evaluation of Accident Trends for a Hazardous Waste Remediation Company; Gina Rejent,

1997.

13. Analysis of Arsenic-in Flyash Exposure Derived from Archived Database in Coal Burning

Facilities, Barbara (Kessler) Cotton, 1997.

14. Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke Components and Determination of Biomakers

in Nonsmoking Workers in Restaurants, Rupan Vij, 1997.

15. Occupational and Non-Occupational Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic

Fields in a Canadian School District. Denny Bitovski, 1997.

16. Postural Stability and Balance of Individuals using Respirators. Kent Huang, 1997.

Determination of Beryllium Aerosol Size Distribution Differences Among Primary

Beryllium Processing Operations. David Breitigam, 1997.

17. Stress Levels in MRI and CT Technicians. Paul Kriwinski, 1997.

18. Relationship between OSHA Safety and Health Program Assessment (Form 33) and the

number of violations. Owen D. Wagner, 1998.

19. Exposure of Tube Mill Operators to Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Fields and


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Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, Jerry Scutt, 1998.

20. Feasibility of Respirators and Goggles Use to Control Formaldehyde Exposure, Ed Pulido,

1998.

21. Formaldehyde Emission, Transport and Concentration in a Gross Anatomy Laboratory and

Adjacent Environment. Kelly Kenecny (Garling), 1999.

22. Survey of Stress Level in Surgical Intensive Care Units. (Scholarly Project) Roy Jones,

1999.

23. Evaluation for Lead in Work Areas Adjacent to an Electro-coating Process Demolition

Area. (Scholarly Project) James Burk, 1999.

24. Environmental Air Pollutants - Data Accumulation and Analysis. (Scholarly Project) Eric N.

Brown 1999.

25. Silica Dust Exposure During Concrete Grinding in the Construction Industry Randy

Brillhart (MSOH Scholarly Project, 2000.

26. Ventilation Efficiency in a Selected Group of Restaurants, Yin Tan, 2000.

27. Data Analysis Related to Some Indicators of Tobacco Smoke in Restaurants with

Designated Smoking and Non-smoking Sections (Scholarly Project) Duane M. DeBoo,

2000.

28. Trends and Causes of Occupational fatalities in the United States from 1992 through 1999 -

A review (Scholarly Project) Michael Gregory, 2001.

29. Study of Microwave Ovens Used in Two Educational Institutions (Scholarly Project) Mahdi

Jahangir-Blourchian, 2001.

30. Controlling Environmental Tobacco Smoke by Designating Smoking Rooms in Nursing

Homes. Sam Windom, 2002.

31. Study of Radar Systems on Board Medium Size Boats. Joe Loring, 2002.

32. Ultraviolet Irradiance from a UV-Transilluminator, George Bonin, 2003.

33. Noise Levels of Metallic and Wooden Ramps at Skate Parks, Sara Spino, 2003.

34. Perceived and Real health Concerns of Community Neighboring Industrial Facilities in the

City of Oregon. Kevin Halligan, 2003.

35. Evaluation of Exposure to Optical radiation in Medical Diagnostics and Traetment, Jerry

Bergman, 2004.

36. Noise Survey in Four Skateparks (Scholarly Project) Robert L. England, 2004.

37. Evaluation of Health & Safety Programs in an Animal Laboratory, (Scholarly Project)

Mounir Khaled, 2005.

38. Particulate Filter Management Competencies in Three Manufacturing Facilities (Scholarly

Project) James D. Morrow, 2006.

39. A Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) to Assess the Risk Of Nitrate Groundwater

Contamination (Scholarly Project) Darin M. Cozatt, 2007.

40. Using Weather Data to Predict Weather conditions and Particulate Levels at Two

Agricultural Farms (Scholarly Project) Robert Funa, 2007.

41. Lead Exposure and Blood Lead Levels During Bridge Maintenance Operations (Scholarly

Project) Todd Hazimihalis, 2008.

42. Global Availability of Concrete Grinding Tools and Dust Control Methods (Scholarly

Project) Deborah R. Mersereau, 2008.

43. Noise Survey in Patient Rooms of a Hospital (Scholarly Project) Melissa Braskie, 2009.

44. Health Issues Related to the Management of Antineoplastic Drugs (Thesis) Ryan Rillo, 2009

45. Teresa Lenehan Education in County [Su2010]

46. Uegene Smith; Noise in … [Su2010]

47. Noise survey in a high-school; thesis Colin Brown 05/2011.

48. Mapping the air movement in an Industrial Shop; Sch Proj Kathleen Murdock: (Dec 2010?)


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49. Quality Assurance and Quality Control For Sampling, Analysis, Data Handling and

Reporting of Biological Specimen Such as Blood and Urine. Abdulaziz Al Anazi (presented

Sp 2011)

50. Noise during concrete grinding; Jenna Laughlin [Sch Proj, since Aug 2011]

51. A Novel Periodic Sampling Method to Assess Airborne Bacterial Populations (Thesis;

Major Advisor: Von Sigler) Kanistha Chatterjee (MS thesis; presentation 08/09/11.

52. Dispersion Modeling and Characterization of Particulates from Land Application of Class B

Biosolids. (PhD desertation in Civil Eng.; MA: Ashok Kumar) Abhishek S Bhat

(Presentation 08/26/11)

53. Contribution of Biosolids-derived Bioaerosols to the Airborne Microbial Population (MS in

Biology) Thesis Kara L. Lindelof (MA: Von Sigler) (Presented May 2011)

54. KAUSHIK K. SHANDILYA, EPI, EIT (MA: Ashok Kumar; Civil Engineering)

55. Akhil Kadiyala; Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Approach to Study

In-Vehicle Exposure Using Artificial Intelligence, Time Series, and Numerical

Methods (MA Dr. Kumar; PhD Dept Civil Eng., College of Eng.; dissertation presentation

12/14/10 9.15am).

e. Member of Advisory Committees for MSOH Theses

Not-listed

IV. Previous Graduate-Level Courses (presented frequently, 1978 -84)

Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, University of Tehran.

1. Principles of Occupational Health

2. Industrial Hygiene Engineering Control Methods

3. Safety and Accident Prevention Methods

4. Industrial Sanitation

5. Physical Agents

V. Undergraduate-Level Courses (1984-94)

1. Safety Engineering (3 cr), Fall 1984, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

2. Occupational Safety (307, 4 cr) Springs 92 and 94, Bowling Green State University,

Bowling Green, Ohio.

VI. International External Examiner

1. Ph.D. Thesis No. P.G. Ph.D./12288/of 199 -- Studies on Aluminum Toxicity in Mammals

and Its Reversal by Shrobona Bhattacharya, Candidate for Ph.D. Degree in Life Sciences.

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India (Jan - Feb., 1999).

2. Ph.D. Thesis No. P.G. Ph.D./6372/of 199 -- "Toxicity Evaluation of Gasoline-Methanol

Mixture in Rat" by Joshi Girish Suhas, Candidate for Ph.D. Degree in Zoology. Gujarat

University, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India (Dec 1999 - Jan 2000).

3. Ph.D. Thesis No. P.G. Ph.D./27428/of 2001 -- "Studies on Fluoride Toxicity in Maternal

Neonatal and Postnatal Rodents" by D.M. Guna Sherlin, a candidate for Ph.D. Degree in

Zoology, India.

4. Ph.D. Thesis No. P.G. Ph.D./22517/of 2005 -- "Studies on the Effects of Aflatoxin on Some

Vital Organs in Mice and Its Amelioration by Black Tea Extracts. By Anamika Choudhary,

a candidate for Ph.D. Degree in Zoology, India, Dept. Zoology, Gujarat University,

Ahmadabad, India.

5. Ph.D. Thesis NO. PG./Ph.D./15333/of 2008 “Toxicological Studies of Paraben and its

Amelioration by Ginger Extract in Mice” by Veena M. Asnani, a candidate for Ph.D. Degree

in Life Sciences. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India (August 5, 2008).


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6. Ph.D. Thesis NO. PG./Ph.D./26852/of 2011 Toxicological Effects of Butylparaben on Vital

Organ of Mice and its Amelioration. By Komal Shah, a candidate for Ph.D. degree in Life

Sciences. Department of Zoology, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University,

Ahmedabad - 380 009, India (July 27, 2011)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES COMPLETED (1985 - present)

1. Emergency Planning. Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Columbus, OH, May 10-11,

2005.

2. Homeland Security Planning. Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Columbus, OH, May 12-

13, 2005.

3. Radiation Safety Program Management. Radiation Safety Academy, Gaithersburg, MD, April

25-29, 2005.

4. Introduction to Nonionizing Radiation (participant and course technical auditor). American

Industrial Hygiene Association, San Diego, CA 06/01/02.

5. 60 Hz Electric and Magnetic Fields Primer (participant and course technical auditor). American

Industrial Hygiene Association, San Diego, CA 06/02/02.

6. Fundamentals of Laboratory Ventilation (participant and course technical auditor). American

Industrial Hygiene Association, Toronto, Canada 06/06/99.

7. Dealing with and Preventing Compensation for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (participant and

course monitor). American Industrial Hygiene Association, Kansas City, Missouri, 05/21/95.

8. Preview of EPA's Risk Management Program Rules. American Industrial Hygiene Association,

Kansas City, Missouri, 05/20/95.

9. Removal of Particulate Air Contaminants. American Industrial Hygiene Association, Anaheim,

CA, 05/22/94.

10. Nonionizing Radiation Measurements - DC through Microwave. American Industrial Hygiene

Association, Anaheim, CA, 05/22/94.

11. Lung Toxicology and Disease. American Industrial Hygiene Association, New Orleans, LA,

05/15/93.

12. Biological Monitoring for the Detection and Quantitation of Chemical Exposure. American

Industrial Hygiene Association, New Orleans, LA, 05/15/93.

13. Refresher Health and Safety for Hazardous Materials Management. California Dept. of Health

Services, Annually 1987-1991.

14. Photovac 10 S70 Instrument Training. California Dept. of Health Services, Long Beach, CA,

11/08/90.

15. Assessing Unusual or Single-Event Occupational Exposure. American Industrial Hygiene

Association, Orlando, FL, 05/13/90.

16. Chemistry of Hazardous Materials. California Dept. of Health Services. Sacramento, CA, 03/90.

17. The Use of Nuclear Testing Equipment. Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., Sacramento, CA,

10/24/89.

18. Industrial Hygiene Sampling Strategies - Practical Design and Analysis for Exposure

Monitoring. Occupational Health Center, University of California, Berkeley, 08/22/90.

19. Chemical Risk Assessment. Occupational Health Center, University of California at Berkeley,

Santa Kruz, CA, 08/17-18/89.

20. Worker, Contractor, Supervisor and Competent Person - Asbestos. Center for Accelerated

Learning, Vacaville, CA, 07/19-20/89.

21. Building Inspection/Management Planner. Center for Accelerated Learning, Vacaville, CA,

07/10-14/89.

22. Applied Engineering in the Management of Risk. American Industrial Hygiene Association, St.

Louis, MO, 05/21/89.


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23. Environmental Epidemiology. University of California, University Extension on the Davis

Campus, Sacramento, CA, 03/89.

24. Red Cross First Aid/CPR. California Dept. of Health Services, Sacramento, CA, 02/89.

25. Conflict Management. California Dept. of Personnel Administration, Sacramento, CA, 02/89.

26. Health and Safety Training for Supervisors of Hazardous Waste Workers. University of

California, University Extension on the Davis Campus, Davis, CA, 11/10/88.

27. Occupational Ergonomics. American Industrial Hygiene Association, San Francisco, CA,

05/15/88

28. Hazard Appraisal and Recognition Planning. California Dept. of Health Services, Sacramento,

CA, 07/21-23/87.

29. Air Surveillance Instrumentation for Hazardous Materials. California Dept. of Health Services,

Sacramento, CA, 07/13-17/87.

30. Toxicology - Practices and Principles. California Dept. of Health Services, Sacramento, CA,

05/11-15/87.

31. Respiratory Protection Training. California Dept. of Health Services, San Francisco, CA, 04/7-

8/87.

32. Advance Topics in Industrial Ventilation. California Dept. of Industrial Relations, CAL-OSHA,

Los Angeles, CA, 01/08-09/87.

33. Fundamentals of Industrial Ventilation. California Dept. of Industrial Relations, CAL-OSHA,

Los Angeles, CA, 01/05-07/87.

34. Safety Hazard Recognition for Industrial Hygienists. Occupational Safety and Health

Administration, San Francisco, CA, 11/21/86.

35. Respirator Training. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Long Beach, CA,

06/20/86.

36. Recognition, Evaluation and Control of Microwave and Radiofrequency Radiation.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Los Angeles, CA, 12/05/85.

SERVICE

I. Academic Committees/Boards (since 1991)

a. College of Medicine, University of Toledo (selected services)

1. Master of Science in Occupational Health (Director, since July 09)

2. MPH Admission Committee (Chair, since 99)

b. College of Health Sciences, Medical University of Ohio (selected services since 91)

1. Appointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee (since 95, Chair 95-96, Chair 99-00;

Member-at-Large since 2000; Chair: Tenure Sub-committee since 00)

2. Faculty and Academic Affairs Committee (Sept. 91-95, Chair 91-95)

3. Search Committee to Recruit Epidemiologist for the Department (Chair, 8/93-3/94)

4. Search Committee to Recruit a full-time Faculty for the Department (Chair, 03/01-07/01,

members Drs. B. Harrington and M. Rice)

5. MSOH Program: Advisory and Curriculum Committee (since 91)

6. MSOH Program: Admission Committee (Chair since 00 )

7. MPH Program: Advisory and Curriculum Committee (98 - 02)

8. MPH Program: Admission Committee (since 97, Chair 99-06)

9. REAP Research Project (97 - 00)

c. College of Graduate Studies

1. Graduate School representative in theses/dissertations defense (since 91)

2. Graduate Students' Research Support Award Committee (since 1993, Chair 97-98, 98-99,


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05-07)

3. Graduate School Membership Committee (95 - 98)

4. Quarter to Semester Conversion Committee (11/95 - 4/96).

d. University of Toledo Health Science Campus (UT-HSC)

1. Academic Chemical Hazard Committee (since 94 - 2006)

2. Radiation Safety and Radioisotope Committee (92 - 96)

3. Institutional Review Board (1992 – 95, 2005-08)

4. Grievance Board (since 93)

5. Safety and Health Committee (1995 - 97)

6. Academic Strategic Committee Task Force for Faculty Tracks Assessment (1997-98)

7. Faculty Senate (1991-07)

8. Post-Tenure Review Committee (since 99)

9. Ad Hoc Exposure Assessment Committee, Appointed by MCO President (Chair, 04/03 –

03/04)

II. Professional Organizations

a. Local/Regional

1. Member, Northwest Ohio local section of AIHA (since 91; Executive Committee member,

93-94 & 95-96; president 94-95)

2. Member, “Toledo Safety and Health Day" Planning/Program Committee (94-05)

3. Member, (Northern CA) local section of AIHA in Sacramento (87-90)

b. National/International

1. Noise Committee, AIHA (92 - 96)

2. Non-ionizing Radiation Committee, AIHA (since 93, Secretary 00-01, VC 02, Chair 04)

3. Hazardous Waste Committee, Joint AIHA/ACGIH (92 - 95)

4. Exposure Assessment Strategies Committee, AIHA (Member 90-92, Associate 92-96)

5. Exposure Assessment Strategy for Small Business Subcommittee, AIHA (Chair 91-92)

6. Small Business Health and Safety Committee, ACGIH (since95, Vice-Chair 98-05)

III. Community Service

Responds to many requests from outside or within the institution in regard to occupational

and environmental health and safety (on going).

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