James Kacer, MPH, PhD
Research Assistant
Biography
Dr. Kacer provides laboratory support for CHEEC and assists in the collection of field samples. Prior to his work at CHEEC, he worked for the State of Iowa, the U.S. Department of Defense, and several engineering consulting firms. He has extensive experience assessing soil and groundwater contamination at National Priorities List sites and other contaminated sites, and has conducted air quality research assessing human exposure to localized sources of PM2.5.
Professional Society Memberships:
- Engineers without Borders
- Iowa-Illinois Local Section, American Industrial Hygiene Association
Licenses and Certifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE, Civil), Nebraska and Iowa
- Certified Industrial Hygienist, American Board of Industrial Hygiene
- Asbestos Inspector, Iowa
Research areas
- Environmental health
- Groundwater and surface water quality; drinking water quality
- Ambient air quality
- Environmental risk assessment
