About: Dr. Ahn has extensive experience in teaching, research and services in occupational and environmental hygiene and environmental sciences. Before he came to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, he taught at the University of Michigan and Hunter College of The City University of New York. He also worked as an industrial hygienist at the Environment, Health and Safety Office of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and at the Department of Environment, Health and Safety of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Education:
Sc.D. Industrial Hygiene, 2003, University of Massachusetts Lowell
M.S.E.E. Industrial Hygiene, 1994, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S.E. Environmental Engineering, 1987, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
B.S.E. Urban Engineering, 1985, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Courses:
SAFETY 255: Alcohol and Other Drugs
SAFETY 489: Hazardous Materials Management
SAFETY 492: Fieldwork Internship in Safety
SAFETY 757: Principles of Occupational Epidemiology
SAFETY 779: Advanced Topics in Industrial Hygiene
Certifications/Licenses:
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Professional Interests:
Ventilation applications in laboratory and industrial environments
Health and safety in extreme work environments (confined spaces, heat stress)
Exposure assessment methods and controls for airborne hazards
Professional Membership:
Member of American Industrial Hygiene Association
Member of American Industrial Hygiene Association-Wisconsin Local Section
Selected Publications:
K. Ahn, M.J. Ellenbecker, S.R. Woskie, and L.J. DiBerardinis, “Effects of Work Practices and Upper Body Movement on the Performance of a Laboratory Fume hood,” Journal of Chemical Health and Safety , Vol. 23, No. 6, pp. 2-9 (2016).
K. Ahn, M.J. Ellenbecker, S.R. Woskie, and L.J. DiBerardinis, “A New Quantitative Method for Testing Performance of In-Use Laboratory Chemical Fume Hoods,” Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 32-47 (2016).
S. Dahal, T. Kim, and K. Ahn, “Indirect Prediction of Welding Fume Diffusion inside a Room Using Computational Fluid Dynamics,” Atmosphere, Vol. 7, No. 6, 86; doi:10.3390/atmos7070086 (2016).
D. Bello, B.L. Wardle, N. Yamamoto, R.G. deVilloria, E. Garcia, A.J. Hart, K. Ahn, M.J, Ellenbecker, and M. Hallock, “Exposure to Nanoscale Particles and Fibers during Machining of Hybrid Advanced Composites Containing Carbon Nanotubes,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2009 pp. 231-249 (2009).
K. Ahn, S. Woskie, L.J. DiBerardinis and M.J. Ellenbecker, “A Review of Published Quantitative Experimental Studies on Factors Affecting Laboratory Fume Hood Performance,” Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 5, No. 11, pp.735-753 (2008).
Dr. Ahn has extensive experience in teaching, research, and services in occupational and environmental hygiene and environmental sciences. Before he came to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, he taught at the University of Michigan and at Hunter College of The City University of New York. He also worked at the Environment, Health, and Safety Office of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and at the Department of Environment, Health and Safety of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill as an industrial hygienist. His research interests include the following:
• ventilation applications in laboratory and industrial environments
• exposure assessment methods and controls for airborne hazards
• health and safety in extreme work environments (confined spaces, heat stress)
• occupational and environmental noise exposure assessment.
Lessons Learned from the NIOSH FACE Reports on the Fatalities of Hispanic/Latino Workers
Description:
The number of Hispanic and Latino workers continues to be increasing in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number and rates of injuries and fatalities of Hispanic and Latino workers have
steadily increased, and th...
Recommendations by Confined Space Type from the FACE Reports on Worker Fatalities in Confined Spaces,”
T. Kim
Description:
Confined spaces present many potential safety and health hazards, which can cause fatal injuries to workers who enter such spaces. The objective of this study is to provide practical information that can be used to prevent fatal incidents in d...
Not Just an Internship Program: Connecting Students, Industry, and Data
T. Loushine
Situation/Problem: Provide a clear statement of the problem addressed or the issue or research question you investigated.
We have a mandatory internship program in the Department of Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health at the University of Wiscon...
A Survey Study of Ergonomic Risks Associated with Older Workers in the Road Construction Industry
A.D. Barkley, S.D. Choi
An aging workforce is a growing concern in the construction industry and should be addressed further within certain construction industries such as road construction. This study intends to gather perceptions on an aging workforce and ergonomic risks of ro...
Developing a Comprehensive Manual to Prevent Fatal Incidents in Confined Spaces in South Korea
T. Kim
Objective: In South Korea, 164 incidents in confined spaces resulted in 220 fatalities in the period of 2005-2015. Many of these incidents occurred because safety procedures for working in confined spaces were not followed. The objective of this study is ...
Findings from the FACE Reports on Worker Fatalities in Confined Spaces
T. Kim, S.D. Choi
Objective: Confined spaces present many potential safety and health hazards, which can cause fatal injuries to workers who enter such spaces. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and State investigators have reviewed fatal inc...
Laboratory Fume Hood Performance and Its Related Factors
Performance of a laboratory fume hood is determined by many factors in real laboratory working conditions. This presentation addresses important factors for hood performance/failure. These factors include cross-flow, face velocity, sash opening, work prac...
Work-related Musculoskeletal Risks associated with the Office-based Outpatient Surgeries
S. D. Choi
Introduction:
Due to the lower cost and increased convenience for patients, office-based outpatient surgeries (OBS) have dramatically increased in recent years. With the growing number of physicians and specialists electing to perform surgeries in their o...
Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety of Nanotechnology
Introduction to Tools for Risk Assessment and Control of Chemicals
Development of a Web-based Chemical Control Banding Program for Small and Medium Enterprises in Korea
Y. Shin, J Ha, S. Lee, J Kim, J. Yong, D. Hong, B. Ku, H. Park, S. Lee, S. Kim, H. Lee, J. Woo
Poster
Development of Chemical Hazard Information Sheets for Managers and Employees in Korea Enterprises
Y. Shin, J Ha, S. Lee, J Kim, J. Yong, D. Hong, B. Ku, H. Park, S. Lee, S. Kim, H. Lee, and J. Woo
Poster
A Study on the Revision of KOSHA Sampling and Analytical Methods (KOSHA Codes) for Particulate Matters in Workplaces Air
Y. Shin, S. Lee, J. Ha, D. Park, J. Woo, B. Kim, S. Paik, J. Park, J. Lee, B. Ku, H. Lee, J. Shin, I. Lee
Poster
Development of a Web-based Chemical Control Banding Program for Small and Medium Enterprises in Korea
Y. Shin, J. Ha, J. Kim, H. Park, B. Kim, S. Lee, B. Ku, S. Kim, J. Woo, H. Lee
Poster
An Easy and Practical Quantitative Method to Evaluate Exhaust Ventilation Equipment and Particle Removing Devices
J. Caravanos
Nanometer-scale Particle Filtration Efficiency of Ventilation Air Filters
J. Isaacs, M.J. Ellenbecker
Poster
Nanometer-scale Particle Filtration Efficiency of Ventilation Air Filters
J. Isaacs, M.J. Ellenbecker
Nanomaterials and Occupational Hygiene
Occupational Hygiene and Safety Management Programs in the U.S. Research Universities
Toxics Use Reduction Programs in the Massachusetts State, the U.S.A.
M.J. Ellenbecker
Nanomaterials and Occupational Hygiene
Introduction to Tools for Risk Assessment and Control of Chemicals
Dermal and Respiratory Protection in Handling Nanomaterials at the Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN)
M.J. Ellenbecker
Nanotechnology and Personal Protective Equipment Issues (Roundtable 201)
Use and Efficacy of Protective Gloves in Handling Nanomaterials
J. Lee, C. Tsai, M.J. Ellenbecker
A New Quantitative Method for Testing In-Use Laboratory Fume Hoods
M.J. Ellenbecker, S. Woskie, L.J. DiBerardinis
Laboratory Safety Management System – Environment, Health and Safety Activities at MIT, U.S.A
Toxics Use Reduction
Toxics Use Reduction & Toxics Use Reduction Institute
Work, Health, and Environment
A Review of Quantitative Studies on Laboratory Fume Hood Performance and Its Related Factors – II. Estimating the Odds Ratios Using Logistic Regression
M.J. Ellenbecker, S. Woskie, L.J. DiBerardinis
A Review of Quantitative Studies on Laboratory Fume Hood Performance and Its Related Factors – I. Summary of Their Findings
M.J. Ellenbecker, S. Woskie, L.J. DiBerardinis
Ergonomic Assessment of the Concrete Pouring Operation During Highway Construction
V.L. Paquet, B. Buchholz
Noise Control in Highway Construction
S. Moir
Problems Encountered in the Operation and Use of Laboratory Fume Hoods at a Large Research University
Safety Climate as an Indicator and Predictor of Safety Performance: A Case Study
Industrial and Systems Engineering Review
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Vol. 6 Iss. 1 Pg. 1-9
2018
Awareness and Perceptions of Ergonomic Programs between Workers and Managers Surveyed in the Construction Industry
WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 61 Iss. 1 Pg. 41-54
February 2018
Survey Study of Ergonomic Risks Associated with Older Workers in the Road Construction Industry
Proceedings of the XXIXth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference
Conference Proceeding
Pg. 17-23
June 2017
Stretch & Flex Programs Effects on the Reduction of Musculoskeletal Disorders & Injuries
Professional Safety
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 62 Iss. 5 Pg. 38-43
May 2017
Analysis of Suffocating Accidents in Confined Spaces in the Past 10 Years (2005-2015)
Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 26 Iss. 4 Pg. 436-444
December 2016
Effects of Work Practices and Upper Body Movement on the Performance of a Laboratory Fume hood
Journal of Chemical Safety and Health
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 23 Iss. 6 Pg. 2-9
November 2016
A New Quantitative Method for Testing Performance of In-Use Laboratory Chemical Fume Hoods
Journal of Chemical Safety and Health
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 23 Iss. 4 Pg. 32-47
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2016
Indirect Prediction of Welding Fume Diffusion inside a Room Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Atmosphere
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 7 Iss. 6 Pg. doi:10.3390/atmos7070086
June 2016
Preliminary Findings on Stretch and Flex (SF) Program and Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Proceedings of the XXVIIIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference
Conference Proceeding
Pg. 46-51
June 2016
Developing a Comprehensive Manual to Prevent Fatal Incidents in Confined Spaces in South Korea
American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHCE)
Other
May 2016
Findings from the FACE Reports on Worker Fatalities in Confined Spaces
American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHCE)
Other
May 2016
A study of work-related musculoskeletal risks associated with the outpatient surgeries
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Science
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 4 Iss. 4 Pg. 190-195
December 2015
Exposure to Nanoscale Particles and Fibers during Machining of Hybrid Advanced Composites Containing Carbon Nanotubes
Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 5 Iss. 1 Pg. 231-249
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2009
Characteristics of Rain Penetration through a Gravity Ventilator Used for Natural Ventilation
The Annals of Occupational Hygiene
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 52 Iss. 1 Pg. 35-44
2008
Exposure to Nanoscale Particles During CVD Growth and Subsequent Handling of Vertically-Aligned CNT Films
Carbon
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 46 Pg. 974-977
2008
Massachusetts Chemical Fact Sheet, Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds
The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute
Other
2008
A Review of Published Quantitative Experimental Studies on Factors Affecting Laboratory Fume Hood Performance
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 5 Iss. 11 Pg. 735-753
November 2008
Particle and Fiber Exposure During Machining of Hybrid Carbon-Nanotube Advanced Composites
2008 SAMPE Fall Technical Conference
Conference Proceeding
September 2008
Environment, Health and Safety Offices of the Top 30 Research Universities in the U.S.A. - Focused on the Case of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 17 Iss. 3 Pg. pp. 192-202
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2007
“Noise Perimeter Zones” – A New Systematic Method for Noise Exposure Reduction in Highway Construction Sites
Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 16 Iss. 2 Pg. pp. 123-130
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2006
Toxics Pollution Prevention for Engineering Curricula: Homework Problems to Compliment Traditional Coursework
University of Massachusetts Lowell Toxics Use Reduction Institute
Instructional Software
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2002
Construction Occupational Health Project Technical Report: Hearing Protection in Highway Construction
Construction Occupational Health Program, Department of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Technical Report
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1999
Three-Dimensional Finite-Element Simulation of a Turbulent Push-Pull Ventilation System
The Annals of Occupational Hygiene
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 39 Iss. 5 Pg. pp. 573-589
May 1995
Absorption Characteristics of Trihalomethanes in a Bi-Solute System
Proceedings of the Korean Society of Civil Engineering