Research Interests
airborne particlesnanoparticlescarbon nanotubesboron nitride nanotubeswelding fumesenhanced composite materialsindoor air qualitysecondary aerosol formationanalytical chemistrystatistical analysesoperation of electron microscopesenergy dispersive spectroscopyICP-mass spectrometryion chromatography
Opportunities
Work Study Positions Available: No
Grant Funded Positions Available: No
Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No
Volunteer Research Positions Available: No
Biography
Dr. Cena is an aerosol scientist and industrial hygienist with expertise in occupational and environmental health. He has extensive experience in control and assessment of occupational hazards associated with exposures to aerosols and nanoparticles. He has developed and patented a personal sampler for nanoparticles that mimics nanoparticle deposition in the human respiratory system. Dr. Cena’s expertise also include infection control and prevention.
Prior to joining WCU, he has worked for 5 years for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where he also led an Ebola-Response team in West Africa during the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak. Dr. Cena has worked for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and has published several articles on workplace exposures, particle characterization, novel exposure assessment and analytical methods, and has presented his work at national and international conferences. Dr. Cena collaborates with many national and international scientists, toxicologists and industrial hygienists. He has received several awards for his work, including Excellence in International Emergency Response from the CDC, the David L. Swift Memorial award for outstanding aerosol paper from the American Industrial Hygiene Association, and several best poster awards. Dr. Cena teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental health, industrial hygiene, and environmental toxicology. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Workplace Air Quality committee of the ASTM international standards organization.
