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Stephen H. Pia
Research Chemist
Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, NERL/ORD
Education
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1986 - 1989: University of Nevada Las Vegas, graduate studies in environmental analytical chemistry.
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1979: University of Nevada Las Vegas, B. A. Chemistry.
Expertise / Research
- Adaptation of vacuum distillation for analysis of volatiles in environmental samples
- Radiochemistry of radon in drinking water
- Radiochemistry of gross alpha and beta in drinking water and environmental samples
- Radiochemistry of nuclides in drinking water and environmental samples
- Collaborative testing of radiochemical methods
- Analysis of perchlorate in water and drinking water
Individual Research Mission
- Development of accurate cost effective method(s) for screening and analysis of volatile organic chemicals in environmental samples
- Consultant to EPA on the application of radiochemistry for detection and analysis of radionuclides in water and environmental samples
Professional Experience
1999 - Present. Research Chemist, application of vacuum distillation for analysis of volatiles in environmental samples; consultant to ORD on the application of radiochemical methods for analysis of radionuclides in drinking water and environmental samples.
1995 - 1999. Team Leader, Proficiency Testing Program, Radionuclides in Drinking Water.
1989 - 1995. Radiochemist, method research and development
of gross alpha and radon in drinking water methods.
Publications
"Screening Processed Milk for Volatile Organic Compounds Using Vacuum Distallation/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry," M. Hiatt, S. Pia, Anch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 46, 189-196 (2004).
"Method for Analysis of Radon in Water", Standard Methods 20 edition, 7500-Rn, 1998.
"Radiation Research and Methods Validation Annual Report," P. Hahn, S. Pia, EMSL-LV, ORD, 1992.
"Spectrophotometric determination of pH by Flow injection," Stephen H. Pia, Donna P. Waltman, Daniel C. Hillman, Kenneth W. Street, Jr., Analytica Chimica Acta, Volume 231, 1990, Pages 21-26.