Dr.

DANIEL FARCAS
CIH, CSP, CHMM
AIHA MEMBER ID # 220854

DANIEL@DANIELFARCAS.COM
304-290-1853

SUMMARY: Dr. Daniel Farcas has more than 20 years of experience

in conducting scientific research and leading production teams in a
variety of fields including public health, infection control,
nanotechnology, microbiology, silica, and asbestos. He is author or co-
author of numerous scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.

CREDENTIALS • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) CP #11723

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) #36048
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) #24712

EDUCATION: • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2015 in Human and Community

Development from West Virginia University (GPA 3.8 - Cum
Laude). (Dissertation)
• Master of Science (MS), 2010 in Forestry from West Virginia
University. (Thesis)
• Master of Arts (MA), 2006 in System's Ecology and
EcoTehnique from Bucharest University.
• Bachelor of Science (BS), 2003 in Chemistry with major in
Biochemistry from Bucharest University.
WORK 2018 to Present
EXPERIENCE:
Project Manager at Hillis-Carnes Capitol Service, PLLC.

We hold ourselves to a higher standard of what defines a healthy

building by testing the indoor air levels of hundreds of contaminants
that affect human health.

2014 to 2018

Research Chemist in Industrial Hygiene at the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) / The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

In the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Branch (ACIB) my research

focus was to develop a bioassay that evaluates the efficacy of detergent
and sanitizers to clean firefighter turnout gear from pathogens.
Investigated microorganisms were Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Bacillus
subtilis. I currently employ different molecular biology techniques such
as genomic DNA isolation and RT-PCR to quantify viable and non-
viable bacteria in biofilm formation.

In the Exposure Assesment Branch (EAB) I designed and perform pilot

exposure studies and assessments in the field of silica, carbon
nanotubes and asbestos exposure, identified potential occupationally
exposed populations, updated analytical methods for field monitoring
and lab analysis and performed on-site field sampling efforts to
characterize workers exposure.

2010 to 2013

Environmental Scientist at Cira and Associates LLC.

I completed numerous indoor air quality investigations and remediation

projects to mitigate the impacts of microorganisms, mineral fibers,
radon, lead and volatile organics on residents and inhabitant’s health
and safety. I collected air quality real-time data, prepare samples for
laboratory analysis and wrote reports documenting results and
recommended technical solutions for mold removal and asbestos
abatement. My environmental remediation projects focused on leakage
of petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, heavy metals and
 polychlorinated biphenyls from above and underground storage tanks.

2008 to 2010

Graduate Research and Teacing Assistant in Environmental

Biology at West Virginia University (WVU).

As a graduate assistant, I taught, tutored and graded students’ tests for

WVU General Biology and Life Science Laboratories (BIOL 101 &
103). I was also a frequent guest lecturer for botany, biology, zoology,
cellular and molecular biology classes. As a principal investigator in
the forest soil chemistry laboratory, I analyzed samples using numerous
molecular techniques: Chemical Purification & Characterization
(NMR, IR, HRMS, HPLC, FID, PID, ECD, and Optical rotation),
organic volatile and organic semi-volatile contaminants by mass
spectrometry.

PUBLICATIONS: 1. Farcas D, Lee T, Chisholm W, Soo J, Harper M

[2016]. Replacement of filters for respirable quartz
measurement in coal mine dust by Infrared Spectroscopy. J
Occup Environ Hyg 13(2):D16-D22.
2. Soo J, Lee T, Chisholm W, Farcas D, Schwegler-Berry D,
Harper M [2016]. Treated and Untreated Rock Dust: Quartz
Content and Physical Characterization. J Occup Environ
Hyg 13(11):D201-D207.
3. Kang J, Erdely A, Afshari A, Casuccio G, Bunker K, Lersch T,
Dahm M, Farcas D, Cena L [2017]. Generation and
Characterization of Aerosols Released from Sanding
Composite Nanomaterials Containing Carbon Nanotubes.
NanoImpact 5:41-50.
4. Farcas D, Harper M, Januch JW, Jacobs TA, Sarkisian K, Stetler
LD, Schwegler-Berry D [2017]. Evaluation of Fluidized Bed
Asbestos Segregator to determine erionite in soil. Environ
Earth Sci 76(126):1-15.
5. Farcas D, Blachere F, Kashon ML, Sbarra D, Schwegler-Berry
D, Stull JO, Noti JD. [2019] Survival of Staphylococcus
aureus on the outer shell of fire fighter turnout gear after
sanitation in a commercial washer/extractor. Journal of
Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 14(10).
POSTERS & 1. Farcas D, Lee T, Chisholm WP, Soo J, Harper M [2015].
PRESENTATIONS: Possible replacements for DM450 filters in FTIR analysis of
silica in coal mine dust abstract. AIHce 2015 AIHA Conf.
Proceedings: 69-SR-128-02.

2. Soo J, Lee T, Chisholm W, Farcas D, Schwegler-Berry D,

Harper M [2015]. Treated and Untreated Rock Dusts: Silica
Content and physical Characterization abstract, American
Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce EXP),
Baltimore, MD.

3. Cena L, Kang J, Farcas D, Erdely A [2015]. A Standardized

Approach for the Generation and Characterization of Aerosols
Released from Composite Nanomaterials in Industrial
Scenarios abstract, (AIHA) AIHce 2016, Baltimore, Maryland ,
May 21.

4. Daniel Farcas, Allan Collins, Martin Harper, Michael

McCawley, and Denny Smith [2015]. Erionite Studies in Custer
National Forest, West Virginia University, Davis College of
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Nineteenth Annual
Research and Creative Scholarship Conference on April 7.
5. Daniel Farcas, Allan Collins, Martin Harper, Michael
McCawley, and Denny Smith [2015]. Erionite Studies in Custer
National Forest, Shepherd University, Division of Graduate
Studies, WV Graduate Research Day April 18.
6. Bishop L, Cena L, Kang J, Farcas D, Afshari A, Kodali V,
Dahm M, Schubauer-Berigan M, Schwegler-Berry D, Eye T,
Battelli L, Casuccio G, Bunker K, Erdely A. [2016]
Characterizing the particulate aerosol generated from sanding
MWCNT-enabled composites and the impact on in vivo toxicity.
abstract, Allegheny-Erie Society of Toxicology Regional
Meeting, Morgantown, West Virginia, May 18-19.
7. Daniel Farcas [2016] Meeting Middle School Science
Standards: Resources for Teaching Evolution and Natural
Selection for Middle School Teachers, Mid-Atlantic ASTE
Conference Region of The Association for Science Teacher
Education, Gatlinburg, TN, Sept 23.
 8. Daniel Farcas [2016] Evolution for Middle School
Educators, Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association at Penn
Stater Conference, State College, PA, December 2.
9. D. Farcas, F. Blachere, M. L. Kashon, D. Sbarra, D. Schwegler-
Berry, J. D. Noti. [2018] Survival of Staphylococcus aureus and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms on the Outer Shell of
Firefighter Turnout Gear after Sanitation in a Commercial
Washing Machine, 8th American Society for Microbiology
(ASM) Conference on Biofilms, Washinghton, DC, October 10.
10. D. Farcas, F. Blachere, M. L. Kashon, D. Sbarra, D. Schwegler-
Berry, J. D. Noti. [2018] Survival of Staphylococcus aureus and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms on the Outer Shell of
Firefighter Turnout Gear after Sanitation in a Commercial
Washing Machine, 2019 American Industrial Hygiene
Conference and Expo (AIHce EXP), Minneapolis, MN, May
2019.

Honors & Awards • Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Participation from West
Virginia Association of Graduate Schools, Apr 2015 at Shepherd
University, WV.
• Honorary citizenship of Morgantown by Mayor Marti
Shamberger and President Gordon Gee on May 12, 2016 at the
WVU Erickson Alumni Center.
• Fellows SIG Best Student Poster form the American Industrial
Hygienist Association (AIHA) at the American Industrial
Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce EXP), May 2019.
• Protective Clothing and Equipment Committee Best Student
Poster form the American Industrial Hygienist Association
(AIHA) at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and
Expo (AIHce EXP), May 2019.
AIHA Director Nomination Form

AIHA MEMBER ID # 220854

Leadership Style

I firmly believe leadership in the industrial hygiene industry is about making scientific knowledge available
to the health and safety professionals and present it in an accessible language that can quickly be
understood and related to. My goal as a board director will be to cultivate a curious and confident
industrial hygienist archetype, who can marvel at his own achievements at the end of a job well done.

Contributions

My contributions are in the field of industrial hygiene research and teaching.

Research (5 published publications in pier-reviewed papers, including Journal of Occupational and

Environmental Hygiene.

1. Farcas D, Lee T, Chisholm W, Soo J, Harper M [2016]. Replacement of filters for respirable quartz
measurement in coal mine dust by Infrared Spectroscopy. J Occup Environ Hyg 13(2):D16-D22.
2. Soo J, Lee T, Chisholm W, Farcas D, Schwegler-Berry D, Harper M [2016]. Treated and Untreated
Rock Dust: Quartz Content and Physical Characterization. J Occup Environ Hyg 13(11):D201-D207.
3. Kang J, Erdely A, Afshari A, Casuccio G, Bunker K, Lersch T, Dahm M, Farcas D, Cena L
[2017]. Generation and Characterization of Aerosols Released from Sanding Composite
Nanomaterials Containing Carbon Nanotubes. NanoImpact 5:41-50.
4. Farcas D, Harper M, Januch JW, Jacobs TA, Sarkisian K, Stetler LD, Schwegler-Berry D
[2017]. Evaluation of Fluidized Bed Asbestos Segregator to determine erionite in soil. Environ
Earth Sci 76(126):1-15.
5. Farcas D, Blachere F, Kashon ML, Sbarra D, Schwegler-Berry D, Stull JO, Noti JD. [2019] Survival of
Staphylococcus aureus on the outer shell of fire fighter turnout gear after sanitation in a
commercial washer/extractor. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 14(10).

I also won the following AIHA Awards:

1. Fellows SIG Best Student Poster form the American Industrial Hygienist Association (AIHA) at the
American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce EXP), May 2019.
2. Protective Clothing and Equipment Committee Best Student Poster form the American Industrial
Hygienist Association (AIHA) at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce EXP),
May 2019.

During my doctoral program, I served as an assistant in the Industrial Hygienist Sampling and Analysis class
(IHS 725) and experience all aspects of teaching graduate students, including delivering two hours
lectures, proctoring, and grading exams. During this time, I learned about my potential to become a
dedicated professor. For the last four years as a principal investigator at Center for Disease Control and
Prevention I was invited to deliver numerous academic presentations of my research topics due to my
ability to create an interactive, intellectually stimulating classroom environment. I like to prepare myself
for teaching by reviewing lectures and laboratory procedures and performing lab experiments and
assignments before the students attempt it.
I am also a member of AIHA Emergency Response Planning Committee, Sampling and Laboratory Analysis
Committee, and Environmental Issues Committee.

Strengths

I am the champion of my workplace health and safety (2019!).

AIHA Strategic Plan Advancement

As a technological biochemist, I will help with the Advancement and Dissemination of Knowledge since I
have a multilateral scientific perspective, and I can help explore, develop and deliver cutting-edge
educational resources to advance the profession of industrial hygiene.