Paul S. Simone Jr. Assistant Professor The Citadel Department of Chemistry Charleston, SC 29409 Phone: (843) 953-7791 Fax (843) 953-7795 paul.simone@citadel.edu Objectives My objectives are to be an effective mentor and instructor of analytical chemistry in research, lectures and laboratories. I want to encourage the growth, curiosity and critical thinking skills of young scientists and professionals by applying analytical chemistry and instrumentation to drinking water, wastewater and environmental chemistry problems in the research laboratory. Education Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. Degree conferred August 2008. Dissertation Title: Simplified Methods for On-line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations at the Single µg/l Level in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Using Ion Chromatography Based Analyzers Master of Science in Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. Degree conferred August 2006. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. Degree conferred December 2002. Professional Experience Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409, Date: August 2008 Present Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 38152 Date: May 2009 August 2009 Adjunct Research Co-Mentor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 38152, Date: December 2008 Present Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, Date: August 2003 May 2008 Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, Date: January 2004 July 2008 Publications Peer-Reviewed Research Reports/Books 1. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G., Cao, G. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems II. 2007. American Water Works Association. Denver, CO: AwwaRF and AWWA. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles 1. Emmert, G.L., Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S. A Single Automated Instrument for Monitoring Total Trihalomethane and Total Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Near Real- Time. Featured Article. Analytica Chimica Acta, 2009, 656, 1-7. 1
2. Simone Jr., P.S., Ranaivo, P.L., Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Emmert, G.L. On-line Monitoring of Nine Haloacetic Acid Species at the µg L -1 Level Using Post-Column Reaction-Ion Chromatography with Nicotinamide Fluorescence. Analytica Chimica Acta, 2009, 654 (2) 133-140. 3. Simone Jr., P.S., Anderson, G.T., Emmert, G.L., On-line Monitoring of µg/l Levels of Haloacetic Acids using Ion Chromatography with Post-Column Nicotinamide Reaction and Fluorescence Detection, Analytica Chimica Acta, 2006, 570 (2) 259-266. 4. Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L., Measuring the Concentrations of Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products Using Capillary Membrane Sampling-Flow Injection Analysis, Water Research, 2005, 39 (16), 3827-3836. Publications (Not Peer-Reviewed/Proceedings) 1. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G.T., Developing Analytical Methods for On-Line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems, Proceedings of Water Quality Technology Conference, 2004, San Antonio, TX. Journal Articles In preparation/submitted 1. Emmert, G.L., Puckett, S.D., Simone Jr., P.S. Developing Congo Red as a Chlorine Dioxide Reagent: Batch and Gas Diffusion Flow Injection Analysis Studies. (In preparation) Patents Pending 1. Emmert, G.L., Simone Jr., P.S. Real-time, on-line analysis of haloacetic acid species and amounts thereof in drinking water supplies. Serial No. 12/116,887, Patent Application filed May 7, 2008. 2. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S. Real-time, on-line analysis for the quantification of total haloacetic acids and trihalomethane species in drinking water supplies. Serial No. 12/116,816, Patent Application filed May 7, 2008. Peer-reviewed Grant Internal Reports (Not Published) 1. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Project Extension Status Report. July 17, 2006. 2. Emmert, G.L., Thurston, L.J., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Brown, M.A. and Jo, K.D. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Project Extension Status Report. May 28, 2006. 3. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Final Report. September 1, 2005. 4. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Five Report. April 1, 2005. 5. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G., Howard, A.L. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Four Report. January 4, 2005. 6. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Three Report. October 7, 2004. 7. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Two Report. July 1, 2004. 2
Presentations Contributed Presentations (National/International) 1. Yu, Shen-wei, Simone Jr., P.S. Exploratory Studies on the Use of B-Vitamins as Alternative Post-Column Reagents for Haloacetic Acids. 237 th American Chemical Society National Conference. Salt Lake City, UT, March 22-26, 2009. CHED 527. 2. Ranaivo, P.L., Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. Analysis of Emerging-Haloacid Disinfection By-Products Using Automated Post-Column Reaction Ion Chromatography with Nicotinamide Fluorescence. The Pittsburgh Conference 2008, 2560-6, New Orleans, LA. 3. Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G., Emmert, G.L. A Flow Injection Analysis-Based Colorimetric Method for Determination of Trichloroacetic Acid Concentrations in Wastewaters. FACSS 2007. Memphis, TN. 4. Simone Jr., P.S., Ranaivo, P.L., Emmert, G.L. Application of Post-Column-Ion Chromatography with Nicotinamide Fluorescence to Emerging Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water. FACSS 2007. Memphis, TN. 5. Simone Jr., P.S., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Thurston, L.J., Emmert, G.L. Automated On-line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations Using Ion Chromatography with the Nicotinamide Post-column Reaction. Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-214. 6. Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Emmert, G.L. Using Capillary Membrane Sampling-Gas Chromatography for On-line Monitoring of Trihalomethane Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems. Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-243. 7. Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Emmert, G.L. Understanding the Chemistry That is Applied in the Detection of DBPs by the Capillary Membrane Sampling- Flow Injection Analysis Method. Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-242. 8. Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Miller, S., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Emmert, G.L. On-line Monitoring of Trihalomethane Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Using Membrane-Based On-Line Purge-and-Trap Gas Chromatography. Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-216. 9. Thurston, L.J., Simone Jr., P.S., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Emmert, G.L. Miniaturized FIA Analyzer with LED Spectrophotometer for Monitoring Disinfectants in Drinking Water Based on Colorimetric Methods. Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-215. 10. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G., Thurston, L.J. Overview and Strategies for Conducting Real-Time Monitoring Studies for THMs and HAAs. Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-078. 11. Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G., Emmert, G.L. Automated Methods for On-line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems. The Pittsburgh Conference 2007, 690-1, Chicago, IL. 12. Simone Jr., P.S., Brown, M.A., Emmert, G.L. Using Membrane Materials for Sample Cleanup in Security Monitoring. The International Conference on Bio and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology. San Diego, CA. 2006. 13. Potocek, M.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. Using Headspace-solid Phase Microextraction-Gas Chromatography to Measure Trihalomethane Concentrations in Drinking Water. Abstracts of Papers, 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006. 14. Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. On-Line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Using Post-Column Ion Chromatography. The Pittsburgh Conference 2006, 2320-7, Orlando, FL. 3
15. Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. A Portable Automated Ion Chromatography Based Method for Monitoring Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water. The Pittsburgh Conference 2005, 810-42P. Orlando, FL. 16. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Anderson, G.T. Supported Capillary Membrane Sampling-Gas Chromatography on a Valve. The Pittsburgh Conference 2005, 270-6P. Orlando, FL. 17. Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. A Simple Method for Selectively Monitoring the Concentrations of Total Trihalomethane and Total Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water. The Pittsburgh Conference 2005, 390-2. Orlando, FL. 18. Anderson, G.T., Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. A Portable Post Column Ion Chromatography Based Analyzer for Monitoring Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water. The Pittsburgh Conference 2005, 160-1. Orlando, FL. 19. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G.T. Developing Analytical Methods for On-Line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems. Water Quality Technology Conference 2004, San Antonio, TX. 20. Simone Jr., P.S., Rahman, M., Emmert, G.L. Monitoring Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Water Using Ion Chromatography. The Pittsburgh Conference 2004, Chicago, IL. Contributed Presentations (Regional/Local) 1. Simone Jr., P.S., Yu, S. Automated Post-column Reaction Ion Chromatography for On-line Analysis of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems. Annual Meeting Carolinas Chapter of Society of Environmental, Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC). Charleston, SC, March 26-28, 2009. 2. Yu, Shen-wei, Simone Jr., P.S. Exploratory Studies on the Use of B-Vitamins as Alternative Post-Column Reagents for Haloacetic Acids. Citadel Undergraduate Research Conference. Charleston, SC, March 13, 2009. 3. Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. Comparing Different Ion Chromatography Methods for Analysis of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water. 57th Southeast/61st Southwest Joint Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Memphis, TN, 2005. 4. Simone Jr., P.S., Anderson, G., Emmert, G.L. A Post-Column Ion Chromatography Method for Determination of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water. 28th Annual Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting, Murray State University, 2005. 5. Simone Jr., P.S., Anderson, G., Emmert, G.L. A Post-Column Ion Chromatography Method for Determination of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water. University of Memphis Student Research Forum, 2005. 6. Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. Monitoring Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Using Ion Chromatography. 27th Annual Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 2004. 7. Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. Determination of Chlorination Disinfection By-Product Concentrations Using Membrane Suppressed Conductivity Detection in Drinking Water. University of Memphis Student Research Forum, 2004. 4
Grants and Contracts 1. Development of an Innovative Sensor Network for On-Line Near Real-Time Monitoring of Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products. G.L. Emmert, (P.I.); P.S. Simone, Jr. (Co-I.). United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA-G2009-STAR-F1. August 2009, $102,694, Not Funded. 2. Collaborative Research: MRI-R2: Development of Next Generation Analyzers for Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products. G.L. Emmert, (P.I.); P.S. Simone, Jr. (Co-P.I.); M.A. Brown (Co-P.I.). National Science Foundation, $91,284, Not Funded. 3. Council On Undergraduate Research (CUR) Institutes: Beginning a Research Program in the Natural Sciences at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution. P.S. Simone, Jr. The Citadel Foundation: Faculty Development Grant, March 2009, $1123.34, Funded 4. Exploratory Studies and Development of Near Real-Time Disinfection By-Product Analyzers Based on Reaction of B-Vitamins with Haloacetic Acids and Trihalomethanes. P.S. Simone, Jr. The Citadel Foundation: New Faculty Research Proposal, December 2008, $2,250.00, Funded. 5. NSF Water Workshop: Water Dynamics Discussing Current Water Issues, Involving Community and Students, and Funding Through NSF and NSF-EPSCoR. P.S. Simone, Jr.. The Citadel Foundation: Faculty Development Grant, October 2008, $952.00, Funded. 6. Understanding the Haloacetic Acid-Nicotinamide Chemistry and Development of New Haloacetic Acid Analyzers for On-line Monitoring in Drinking Water Distribution Systems. P.S. Simone, Jr. (P.I.). Henry and Camille Dreyfus Foundation - Faculty Startup Awards Program. May 2008. Amount Requested: $29,976, Not Funded. 7. MRI: Collaborative Research: Development of a Capillary Electrophoresis on a Valve System for On-Line, Near Real-Time Drinking Water Monitoring. G.L. Emmert (P.I.); P.S. Simone, Jr. (Co-P.I.); G. Geme (Co-P.I.) NSF-MRI Program. January 2008, $81,612, Not Funded. 8. Method Development for Disinfection By-Products Associated with Cancer. G.L. Emmert (P.I.); M.A. Brown and P.S. Simone, Jr. (Senior Personnel). American Water Works Association-Research Foundation. July 2007, $400,000, Not Funded. 9. Development of Next Generation Chemical Analyzers for Drinking Water Disinfection By- Products, G.L. Emmert, P.I.; M.A. Brown and P.S. Simone, Jr., Senior Personnel. NSF-MRI Program. January 2007, $399,000, Not Funded. 10. TCAA Analysis in Wastewater. G.L. Emmert (P.I.); G. Geme and P.S. Simone, Jr. (Senior Personnel). Hydroqual, Inc. Contract, $67,000, Funded. Student Mentoring During the summer of 2009, I managed and mentored 5 graduate students in the Mobile Analytical Monitoring and Miniaturization Laboratory at the University of Memphis (4 Doctoral and 1 Master s). I am serving on the doctoral committees for Patricia L. Ranaivo and Meggan L. Larson and a master s committee for Cynthia Choo. I have mentored a senior undergraduate research student at The Citadel through 2 departmental presentations, 2 poster presentations (including one at the American Chemical Society 237 th National Conference), and a ~30-page senior thesis reviewed within the department. The senior research student won a Sigma Xi Charleston Chapter Undergraduate Research Award for his work with haloacetic acids reaction with B-vitamins. I have mentored five undergraduate and one high school student as a graduate student as part of the NSF-REU and ACS Project SEED programs at the University of Memphis. 5
Teaching and Research Interests Quantitative chemical analysis, environmental chemistry and analytical instrumentation Environmental analytical chemistry On-line sample introduction, handling and internal standardization in flow injection analysis, sequential injection analysis and high performance liquid chromatography. Use of computers and the internet for remote control and remote data acquisition in environmental analytical chemistry and education Professional Societies and Organizations American Chemical Society, Environmental and Analytical divisions (2003-present) American Association for the Advancement of Science (March 2007 present) Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (March 2009 present) President of the Chemistry Graduate Student Association, University of Memphis (September 2005-September 2007) 6