CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Michael Scott Hejazi

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Roswell, GA 30075

EDUCATION

****-************ ** ******* ** Chemistry, Missouri State University, Maryville

Major in Agricultural Chemistry

1993-1995Master of Science in Forensic Sciences, National University, San Diego

Major in Forensic Chemistry, GPA: 3.4

Thesis: Desensitization of Ammonium Nitrate

2009-2011 Master of Science in Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences with

Concentration on Drug Chemistry, University of Florida, College

of Pharmacy

Major in Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, Division of Drug Chemistry, GPA: 3.8

2011-2012Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Sciences with concentration

on Toxicology, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine

Major in Toxicology, Division of Clinical and Forensic, GPA: 3.7

1998-2001Doctoral of Science and Engineering (Ph.D.), University of Texas,

El Paso

Environmental Science and Engineering / GPA: 3.8

Dissertation: New technology to remove toxic metal ions using Hop biomass: use of chemical modification and x-ray absorption spectroscopy to determine the mechanism of metal removal

2006-2008 Post Graduate Doctoral, Boston University School of Medicine

Clinical Investigation, Division of Graduate Medical Studies

2008-2009Post Graduate Program Certificate, University of Florida,

School of Pharmacy, Forensic Drug Chemistry

2008-2010Post Graduate Program Certificate, University of Florida,

College Veterinary Medicine, Forensic Toxicology

1989-1992Professional Hazardous Materials Certification, University of California, San Diego

Major in Hazardous Materials Management / 270 credit hours

2005 Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Management Skills for Health, Safety, Medical and Environmental Professionals

Harvard University, School of Public Health

2007 Certificate in Neurological Emergencies: Case Studies in Critical Diagnosis

Harvard Medical School

2007 Certificate in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Primary care Initiative for improved Diagnosis and outcomes

Harvard Medical School

2018 Certificate in Malaria: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe

PH425x

Harvard University

2018 Certificate in Improving Global Health: Focusing on Quality and Safety

PH555x

Harvard University

2019 Certificate in PredictionX: John Snow and the Cholera Outbreak

Harvard University

LICENSES, OFFICES HELD, HONORS AND/OR AWARDS RECEIVED

1993Chair person of the Association of California Testing laboratories

1994American institute of Chemist award

1995Merit Award of the American Medical Association

1999-2001 Research Stipend from the University of Texas at El Paso Center for Environmental Resources Management (CERM) through funding from the office of exploratory research of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

2001 Award from the UTEP’s Graduate School to attend the 2001 Conference on Environmental Research Conference and workshops in Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.

2002 Public Service Recognition Award, United States Department of Labor

2003 Public Service Recognition Award, United States Department of Labor

2004 Secretary’s Exceptional Achievement Award, United States Department of Labor.

2005 Public Service Recognition Award, United States Department of Labor

2005 Certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist

2004 Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

2006 Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

2008 Certified American Red Cross and Occupational Safety &Health Instructor

2008 Certified Emergency Medical Technician, State of NJ and National

2010 Secretary’s Exceptional Achievement Award, United States Department of Labor.

2015 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Secretary Exceptional Achievement Award-Professional, OSHA Consulate General Health Fair Implementation Team, United States Department of Labor.

2015 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Secretary Exceptional Achievement Award-Professional, OSHA Enforcement Team, United States Department of Labor.

2017 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Secretary Exceptional Achievement Award-Professional, OSHA Enforcement Team, United States Department of Labor.

2017 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Secretary Exceptional Achievement Award-Professional, OSHA Enforcement Team, United States Department of Labor.

2017 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Secretary Exceptional Achievement Award-Professional, OSHA Enforcement Team, United States Department of Labor.

2018 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Worker Protection Award, OSHA Inspection Team, United States Department of Labor.

2018 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Worker Protection Award, OSHA Inspection Team, United States Department of Labor.

2018 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Worker Protection Award, OSHA Inspection Team, United States Department of Labor.

2018 Secretary’s Honor Awards, Worker Protection Award, OSHA Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria Response Team, United States Department of Labor.

2019 Regional Administrator’s Significant Event Team Award, OSHA Region IV, Atlanta East, United States Department of Labor.

Federal Occupational Health Certificates

2003 Certificate in Basic Incident Command System, United States Fire Administration, Emergency Management Institute.

2003 Certificate in Accident Investigation, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2003 Certificate in Industrial Noise, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2003 Certificate in Trainer Course in Construction Industry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, School of Public Health

2004 Certificate in Trainer Course in General Industry Industry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, School of Public Health

2005 Certificate in Health Care, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2006 Certificate in OSHA Technical Assistance for Emergencies, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2006 Certificate in participation, Hurricane Katrina Response, United States Department of Labor, OSHA Region 6.

2006 Certificate in Pyrotechnics Safety, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2006Certificate in Techniques and Legal Aspects, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2006 Certificate in Respiratory Protection, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health

2007 Certificate in Safety and Health in the Chemical Processing Industry, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington,D.C.

2007 Certificate in Overview of Ergonomics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, School of Public Health

2008 Certificate in participation in OSHA/NJ Task Force 1, Rubble Pile FullScale Exercise, USDOL, OSHA, Region 2.

2008 Certificate in Voltage Testing for Compliance Officers, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2010 Certificate in Overview of the Cranes and Derricks, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2010 Certificate in Permit Space Entry Options Specified in 29 CFR, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2010 Certificate in Advanced PSM in the Chemical Industries, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2010 Certificate in Steel Erection, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2010 Certificate in OSHA's Hearing Conservation Program, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2012 Certificate in Overview of Victim's Family and Nursing Home, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2013 Certificate in Safeguarding Robotics, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2016 Certificate in Tower Safety, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2018 Certificate in Evaluating Flammable Liquids and Gases, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2019 Certificate in The Control of Hazardous Energy, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2019 Certificate in Fall Protection in Residential Construction, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2019 Certificate in FDA Training for OSHA CSHO's, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2020 Certificate in OSHA's Office of Occupational Medicine and Enforcement Cases, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

2020 Certificate in OSHA's Management Training, United States DOL, Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C.

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

1993-1994 Department of labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

1994-1995University of California, San Diego

1995-1996San Diego State University

1993-2007 American Red Cross, San Diego,

1998-2001 University of Texas at El Paso

2003-2008 County College of Morris, Dover, NJ

2004-2010 Raritan Valley College, NJ

2009-2011 American Heart Association, NJ

Health Management Certifications

CERTIFICATIONS

1988 Certificate in Management Training, Carrier Track

1990 Certificate in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, 40H, ERC International

1990Certificate in Fire prevention, fire Master

1991Certificate in Team leadership

1992Certificate in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, 24H, SOS Safety program

1993Certificate in Hazardous Materials, Federal Aviation Administration

1994Certificate in Instruction, OSHA 501, OSHA National Training Center

1995Certification in Ion chromatography methods, Dionex training Center

1996Certificate in Instruction, American Red Cross

1997Certificate in First Aid at National Safety Council

2000 Certificate in Microbiology for ISO 9002 & EN 46002, Texas

2000 Certificate in Laboratory Safety, University of Texas at El Paso

2000 Certificate of Hazardous Communication, University of Texas at El Paso

2001 Certificate of Environmental Health and Safety, University of Texas

2001 Certificate in Health Care Provider, American Heart Association

2002 Certificate in Digestive- Colonic Disease, Medical Education Collaborative,

Certificate Number 1302323.

2002 Certificate in Electrophysiology, North American Society of Pacing

and Electrophysiology, Certificate Number 1311635.

2004 Diploma in Phlebotomy and Specimen Accessioning

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

2005 Diploma in Pharmacy Technician and National Certification

Middlesex County College/National Healthcareer Association

2005 Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician and National Certification

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician

New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services

2006 Diploma in ECG Technician National Certification

Raritan Valley College/National Center for Competency Center

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH POSITIONS

2011-2020Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Georgia

Assistant Area Director and Acting Area Director in Occupational Health and Safety (AAD). As Occupational Safety and Health Hygienist and Supervisor Conducted health and safety program investigations in health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, industrial plant or governmental organization to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases. This also includes collections and review of samples such as dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis. The position also includes the investigation adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions which may affect workers and impact occupational health. As a Federal Occupational Health and Safety Hygienist and supervisor conducted and supervised work related fatalities and accident evaluations of exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and to noise, Lead, cadmium and other heavy metals toxicity in blood and central nervous system, respiratory illness such as chemical induced pneumonia and impact of chemicals such as Formaldehydes, Hepatotoxins, Renal toxins, Neurotoxins, Teratogens, blood toxicity, Genotoxicity, Hepatitis, TB, MRSA(Staph) infection and recommend measures to ensure maximum protection. Collaborate and supervise Industrial Health-Engineers and physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and equipment. Also Prepare reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, and recommendations for control and correction of hazards. Participating in educational meetings to instruct Federal and private employees in matters pertaining to occupational health and prevention of accidents. Also specialized in particular area, such as toxicology, human factors, and ergonomics, death and amputations investigations in occupational and environmental health. I also have first level supervisory responsibility over Inspectors and Investigators compliance and enforcement of Federal Regulations in the discharge of their duties including but not limited to fatalities, severe injuries such as poisoning, amputations and over exposures to variety of chemicals and carcinogens and also conducting compliance inspections. Compliance Officers on Job Evaluations (OJE), Individual Development Program (IDP) and Performance Evaluation (PE). Assistant Area Directors ensure technical adequacy in applying the policies and procedures in effect in the Agency. As Assistant Area Director Implemented a quality assurance system suitable to the work group, including techniques such as random review of selected files, review based on investigators and inspectors recommendation/request, and verbal briefing by investigators and/or review of Higher profile or non-routine cases. As an acting Area Director accomplished federal required programs within the delegated area of responsibility of the Area Office. This included administrative and technical support of the inspectors and investigators (CSHOs) assigned to the Area Office, and the issuing of citations.

2002-2011Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, New Jersey

And New York

Occupational Health Compliance Officer and Health Industrial Hygienist (IH). As Federal Inspector/Investigator and Compliance Officer with the focus on occupational health and safety was involved in the inspection and investigations of occupational health and safety related illness and injuries including but not limited to fatalities, injuries and illnesses such as Silicosis, Asbestosis, Hearing loss and toxins. conducted and supervised work related fatalities and accident evaluations of exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and to noise, Lead, cadmium and other heavy metals toxicity in blood and central nervous system, respiratory illness such as chemical induced pneumonia and impact of chemicals such as Formaldehydes, Hepatotoxins, Reno toxins, Neurotoxins, Teratogens, blood toxicity, Genotoxicity, Hepatitis B & C, TB, MRSA(Staph) infection and recommend measures to ensure maximum protection. Investigated over exposures to chemicals and carcinogens through inhalations, ingestion and absorption. The primary objective of this job was the elimination or minimization of human injury, illness and fatalities and productivity losses, caused by harmful contact incidents and contractions of toxins and disease. This job required understanding of variety of disease and toxicology and application of the onsite investigation and in depth evaluation of the root cause.

1998-2002 Medi-Flex Hospital & Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. El Paso, Texas

Health and Pharmaceutical Senior Research Scientist/Laboratory Director. Responsible for overall research and development of health and pharmaceutical products and Regulatory Compliance in regards to the Department of Health and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through variety of steps including Clinical Good Manufacturing Practices or cGMP, Drugs and clinical Out-Of-Specification (OOS) investigation through Clinical and Drug Chemistry and Microbiology, Directly involved in the development, improvement, Validation and implementation of test methods including Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC), maintenance of department budgets, validation of the testing equipment to meet the regulatory compliance standards, performance of chemical analysis on drug products and incoming raw materials as they related to the research projects, maintaining stability study program for new products, engineering tests including hypothesis testing and statistical evaluation ( IQ/OQ/PQ) as required by Food and Drug Administration, auditing, maintaining Health and Hazardous Materials training programs and the implementation of the safety programs in the laboratories.

1999-2001 Doctoral research Assistant, University of Texas at El Paso

The main focus of the research was on the Environmental Health impact of heavy metals with a focus on Chemistry and Environmental engineering. Medicinal chemistry and phytoremediation ability of Humulus Lupulus on the removal of toxic metals by special activated bonding ability of the plant through the amino acids.

1989-1996 Analytical Technologies Inc., San Diego, California

General Chemistry lab Supervisor, Corporate Health and Safety Director and Hazardous Waste Manager. I was involved in set up and development of more than 90 different protocols for Health and Environmental analytes ranging from Dithiocarbamate Pesticides to Formaldehyde, set up and training of the chemist on the Fourier transform infrared, Segmented Flow Auto Analyzers, Total Organic Halide Analyzers, Purgeable and Total Organic Carbon Analyzers (Persulfate and Direct Combustion), UV- Spectrophotometer, Nephleometer, and many other instrumentations. I was in charge of ordering, performance evaluation, capital expenditure and all other aspects of the General Chemistry Department, auditing and also during this time coordinated the waste disposal of General Chemistry Department and remained a permanent member of Emergency Response Team. Health and Safety Officer and Hazardous Waste Manager1991 - 1996 ATI/National Health and Safety Coordinator during this period my specific responsibility was to develop and maintain the Health and Safety program in which included the physical medical monitoring, development and maintaining of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Accident Prevention Program, training course including 1) 40 hrs Hazardous Waste Worker, OSHA, 2) 24 hrs, 3) 8 hrs DOT's HM-181 and HMI26F and Health and Safety Compliance, Fire Training and Prevention. Also coordination of Hazardous Waste, the Handling Transportation, Manifesting, Identification, Treatment and Disposal. Set up a complete system on how the waste to be handle and processed working closely with EPA, FDA, DOT, CALEPA, USDA, OSHA County and City of San Diego.

1988-1989 FGL Environmental, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Agricultural Laboratories, Stockton, California

Nutritional and Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory supervisor. Specific Responsibilities: Inorganic and Organic Analyses on food, meat, milk, agricultural products such as soy, liquid supplements for variety of feeds, pet food, water, wastewaters, soils and hazardous materials. Also Microbiological analyses on waters and wastewaters. Inorganic analysis included the analysis of minerals and heavy metals, using atomic absorption and Graphite Furnace. Metals included Al, Ba, Be, Cd, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, Mn, Hg, Ni, K, Ag, Na, Sr, Sn, Zn, other analysis included: BOD, COD, Total Phosphate, Sulfide, Sulfate, Chloride, Fluoride, MBAS, Total Coliforms, Total Plate Count, Total E.Coli, and other related Cations and Anions Analysis. Also in charge of laboratory set up for health and safety program. Training the chemist on the all aspects of the industrial Hygiene Plan and coordinating and treatment of Hazardous Waste, both Chemical and Biohazardous.

1985-1988 J.L. Analytical Laboratories and services, Modesto, California

Nutritional Chemist Supervisor, under guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration responsible for the analysis of agricultural products, meat, soil, milk, wine, liquid supplements, fish, canned food, processed food, deli products and water samples. Major testing on proteins, ammonias, nitrates, total kejeldahl nitrogen (TKN), fibers and preservatives such as nitrate and nitrites in variety of foods.

PRESENTATIONS

2001Study of Harvested Hop Plant Tissues (Humulus lupulus) for Heavy Metals Phytofiltration, M. Hejazi, K. Tiemann, J. Henning, and J.Gardea-Torresdey, presented in May 23, 2001, Environmental Research Conference and workshops in Kansas State University

2001 Advances in remediation of heavy metals in the environment, M. Hejazi, K. Tiemann, J. Henning, and J. Gardea-Torresdey, presented in April 1-5, 2001, American Chemical Society.

2013 Impact of ionized radiations on workers in Nuclear Power Plants, Atlanta, GA.

2018 Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers, Management Leadership Deliver a Safety and Health Message September 2018.

2019 National Phlebotomy Association, 2019 Education Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, Bloodborne Pathogens and Safety According to OSHA Guidelines.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

2001M. Hejazi, Gardea-Torresdey, J.G. Parson, K.Tiemann, and J. Henning,

“Environmental applications of hops derived biomaterials for the purpose of toxic metal ion removal from solution, Advances in Remediation of Heavy Metals in the Environment, American Chemical society, Paper No.31, pp 441-446.

2001 M. Hejazi, Gardea-Torresdey, J.G. Parson, K. Tiemann, and J. Henning,

Use of Hop (Humulus lupulus) agricultural byproducts for the reduction of aqueous lead (II) environmental health hazards, Journal of hazardous materials.

2001 M. Hejazi, Gardea-Torresdey, J.G. Parson, K.Tiemann, and Henning, Removal of copper, cadmium, zinc and chromium (III) from aqueous solution using hop (Humulus lupulus) biomass, Advances in environmental research.

2001 M. Hejazi, Gardea-Torresdey, J.G. Parson, K. Tiemass, and J. Henning, Infrared spectroscopy and chemical studies on the mechanism of copper (II), cadmium (II), Zinc (II) and chromium(III) biosorption to hop(Humulus lupulus), Environmental science and technology.

2001 M. Hejazi, J.G. Parson, K. Tiemann, and Henning and Gardea-Torresedey, An XAS study of the binding of copper (II), zinc (II), chromium (III), and chromium (VI) to hop biomass, Microchemical journal.

INSTRUMENTAL AND GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

1.Atomic absorption, Perkins Elmer 2380.

2.Graphite furnace, Perkins Elmer 5000,5100.

3.Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma (ICAP), Thermo Jarrel Ash (ICAP61).

4.Fourier Transform Infrared, Nicolet 205, IR-42.

5.Gas Chromatograph, HP 5880, 5890, Detectors, FID, ECD, and PID.

6.Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, HP 5890, Finnigan Incos 50.

7.High Performance Liquid Chromatography, HP 1050 with Chemstation.

8.Total organic carbon analyzer, DC-80, DC190 and Anatel A-643Access TOC.

9.Complete familiarity with EPA-600 series, SW-846, ASTM, Standard methods.

10.Microbiological testing including, E.Coli, Coliform (fecal) and plate count.

11.Complete Familiarity with USP 23,24 and 25, BP, FDA cGMP, GCP, GLP and

ISO 9002 and EN 46002.

12. Electronic record, LIMS, Excel, Words, Q-Pro, Word perfect, JMP statistical, Extend, HP Chem. Station.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

1. Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association

1.Institute of Hazardous Management

2.American Industrial Hygiene Association

3.American Society of Safety Engineers

4.Association of Professional Industrial Hygienist

5.American Board of Industrial Hygiene

6.Board of Certified Safety Professional

7.American Academy of Forensic sciences

8.American institute of chemist

9.American chemical society

10.American Oil and Petroleum

11.American Environmental Society

12.Association of Chemical Testing Laboratories in California

13.American Medical Association

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